***Official New Zealand Fans Thread***

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  • bazzer
    bazzer Posts: 3,126
    It would've happened in 06 if Vector was finished, they'll be here for sure. Capacity is 12,000 I think but that might be standing on the floor, it's likely to be seated as the Australian shows have been so somewhat less than that. I'd have to say they'll play 2 shows in Auckland, how can they not? They always play 2 in Auckland ;) At least there were 2 shows scheduled in 98, check the poster! I guess someone forgot to tell them they were playing the Stadium, not the Supertop again.

    I was there in 95 and 98. I have my ticket from 98 framed with my poster, but my ticket in 95 ended up looking like it had been through the washing machine thanks to the pit. To this day, still the worst (best) mosh pit I've ever been in.
  • E.K
    E.K New South Wales, Australia Posts: 7,726
    Hope NZ gets a tour... it's been such a long time.
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  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    Hey all. Long time. Some of you may remember me. I posted this in a seperate thread but copy it here. This is what I know:

    ...Looks like we are finally getting a show or two. The word seems to be that there was consideration given to playing one show at Western Springs (which does raise the question, why was this rejected in 03/06), but the feeling is that PJ may not sell that out and so it looks like 2 shows at Vector.....
  • topaz
    topaz Posts: 301
    Have you been to any Vector shows? Is the sound quality as bad as I keep hearing it is?

    No, haven't personally been to Vector, but heard bad things from friends who have. Interesting that they are considering Western Springs, which I think can hold upwards of 50,000 in the fields. Vector holds 12,000 ( i think) so perhaps they will do 2 x vector? Ah I love all this speculation. 50,000 is probably too much for them to sell out and sound quality would most likely suffer at such a large open space.

    Wonder if they'd do any other NZ cities??

    When is that announcement already?!
  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    The reality is Pearl Jam wont get 50,000 to western springs. Springsteen didnt sell it out (and that was his first show ever in NZ) and the Rolling Stones took a while to sell it out. As much as I/We would like to think otherwise, Pearl Jam arent that popular.

    Where they do sit though is alongside bands like Greenday and the Foo Fighters (in terms of popular appeal). Both band played 2 shows at vector (Greenday in December) and sold reasonably well. I suspect it will be the same with Pearl Jam this year.
  • bazzer
    bazzer Posts: 3,126
    scottdm wrote:
    The reality is Pearl Jam wont get 50,000 to western springs. Springsteen didnt sell it out (and that was his first show ever in NZ) and the Rolling Stones took a while to sell it out. As much as I/We would like to think otherwise, Pearl Jam arent that popular.

    Where they do sit though is alongside bands like Greenday and the Foo Fighters (in terms of popular appeal). Both band played 2 shows at vector (Greenday in December) and sold reasonably well. I suspect it will be the same with Pearl Jam this year.
    It's hard to be objective when you're a big fan, what is their appeal like in NZ? I go by the fact they do well on The Rock and Hauraki. I just hope they haven't slipped off the radar too much here. "Pearl Who"?
  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    I think PJ have a loyal hard core of fans, but I would think its been diminished by both their time between albums and tours. If you compare to the foo fighters, who tour every 3 years, get their songs on every fucking radio station, then I would say PJ isnt as big in NZ.
  • scottdm
    scottdm Posts: 148
    So on the rock this morning "major concert announcement this morning - 8.10am band playing one show in november"


    ......and it was Nickleback.......fuck me
  • topaz
    topaz Posts: 301
    Ha ha! nickleback! knowing New Zealand the nickelback concert will probably sell out....

    i think the waiting will drive us all mad
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    so u have your tour,,but have to wait some time,, :D
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  • E.K
    E.K New South Wales, Australia Posts: 7,726
    Happy for the Kiwis, but it could be a while yet until we hear anything.

    I'm on Facebook and have signed up to the Pearl Jam fans page and got a link the morning about the American tour dates. At the bottom it says:

    Pearl Jam plans to tour Australia and New Zealand in November 2009. Full details on that leg of the tour will be announced in the coming weeks.

    :?
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
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  • Danan
    Danan Posts: 94
    Hey fellow Kiwi Jammers!

    I'm heading over from Wellington to Seattle for the two shows on Sep 21 and 22. I've picked up 10C tickets for both nights, and am looking for a concert buddy. I've just rejoined and am on my third number, so it's fresh as.

    Just thought I'd check in with the locals first before I start advertising on the Seattle threads. Any other Kiwis (or Aussies for that matter) feel spontaneously inspired for a pilgrimage?

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  • loganwebby
    loganwebby Posts: 4
    Hey Kiwi Jammers
    So i have been a fan of pearl jam since the mid 90s and are by far my favorite band and i have a few friends who can say the same. have seen them 3 times, brisbane and melbourne in 2006 and in florida in 08. all great shows and all opened by kings of leon, also a top band. the melbourne show at rod laver arena was the best. they have never been bad for me. but eddie vedder is a guy who feeds off the crowd and in turn the band follows. and that night was just mental. classic rockers like "Alive" face melting Solos "crazy mary" and emotional ballads. "thumbing my way". eddie polished off two bottles of red wine, smoked like a chimney and broke a handfull of tamborines and still never missed a beat. it was also the only concert i was completly sober for, which is saying something.......but im not sure what.

    im living in vancouver at the moment and managed to score some tickets to see them in there home town seattle the birthplace of grunge. on 22nd 0f september. with ben harper opening so hopefully he will make a an apperance im thinking "dauaghter" or "Indifferance". hella syked for that. so that other dude who is going to the shows i would be so keen on the 21st concert aswell. if this suits let me know "loganwebby@gmail.com" its only a 3 hour drive from vancouver. ive got plenty of room at my place and a car. wouldn't be a bad trade for a ticket. just a thought. let me know

    i cant believe there are only 70 NZ 10cc members, myself included. i always thought we had a pretty good fan base per capita. when i heard the rumour of the NZ tour i quikly told my fellow NZ PJ posse to sign up and secure tickets if they come. so any way as for these rumours does anyone have any suspected dates? because i would deffinatly be back for that if its around mid-late october. i guess ill just have to keep my ears to the ground.

    keep it up team PJ aint been to NZ for over 12 years its def time for them to come and see us
    Fuck i love pearl Jam
    Eddie could turn me

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  • loganwebby
    loganwebby Posts: 4
    Danan wrote:
    Hey fellow Kiwi Jammers!

    I'm heading over from Wellington to Seattle for the two shows on Sep 21 and 22. I've picked up 10C tickets for both nights, and am looking for a concert buddy. I've just rejoined and am on my third number, so it's fresh as.

    Just thought I'd check in with the locals first before I start advertising on the Seattle threads. Any other Kiwis (or Aussies for that matter) feel spontaneously inspired for a pilgrimage?

    D

    Im in dude read my post

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  • Kiwi Jammer
    Kiwi Jammer Posts: 201
    AH the classic NZ thread is still alive! SO many threads its hard to fine the little gems for us Kiwis. Much anticipation and eventual dissapointment here last time round in 06.

    Great to hear from those at the 95 and 98 gigs. I was front row at all three I went to and somehow managed to get picks at both 95 & 98. Was at Rock Werchter in 00 when they cancelled after Roskile and when Auckland 06 bombed went over to the two Brissie gigs.

    So if this AMI rumour is true we may be looking at a real tour - if they do Chch I'd say Welly should be in the mix. Still if I was a gambling man I'd say Vector only.

    Hopefully se you all in the front rows soon!!!
  • zenith
    zenith Posts: 3,191
    so how big is said vector??

    if i come over to nz for a show or two i hope they dont sell in a mad rush ... means a better seat if 10c only seats the first show
    impatience is a gift ........
  • Mogno
    Mogno Posts: 9
    Houses about 12k worth

    http://www.vectorarena.co.nz/index.cfm/ ... Facilities

    Luckin forward to this annoucement :)
  • Danan
    Danan Posts: 94
    loganwebby wrote:
    Danan wrote:
    Hey fellow Kiwi Jammers!

    I'm heading over from Wellington to Seattle for the two shows on Sep 21 and 22. I've picked up 10C tickets for both nights, and am looking for a concert buddy. I've just rejoined and am on my third number, so it's fresh as.

    Just thought I'd check in with the locals first before I start advertising on the Seattle threads. Any other Kiwis (or Aussies for that matter) feel spontaneously inspired for a pilgrimage?

    D

    Im in dude read my post

    logs

    Hey Logs, check out my private message.

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    Melbourne 13/11/06
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    Melbourne 16/11/06
    Seattle 21/9/09
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    Christchurch 29/11/09
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
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