*** Brisbane Fanviews Here 11/25/09 ***

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  • Daughter of Jeremy
    Daughter of Jeremy Up here in my tree Posts: 181
    I only did Brissy, but my neck, feet, legs, and back are all still sore from the experience, I don't know how you people have the stamina to do them all!!!! Obviously I need to get to the gym more!!!! I was on Mike's side right up on the side barrier about 3 deep (well 4 at one stage when a blue bander walked straight inf ront of me, but he kinda dissolved a bit further back when we all started making comments), which was really awesome because I am a short arse so gettign to stand on the little ledge thing gave me a great view! Am still horribly sunburnt from when we were in the sheep pen with no shade, what was up with that?!
    Best. Show. Ever!!! Even though they didn't play Oceans, Corduroy, or Hail, Hail. Still easily the best one I have been to, and I reckon part of that was sharing the experience with fellow Ten Clubbers (was 10c for previous tour too, but we got there late so didn't have the holding pen bondign expeirnece, which wouldnt have been an issue with allocated seating anyway!). Freaking awesome!
    1998 Brisbane night 2
    2003 Brisbane night 1
    2006 Brisbane night 1
    2009 Brisbane Nov 25
    2014 Brisbane January 19 BDO
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  • Exploding_nun
    Exploding_nun Posts: 3
    cultstatus wrote:
    Queensland Sporting Athletics Centre? Something like that anyway


    Thats the one,

    Also called QE2, ANZ Stadium, Jubilee Stadium, and crap.

    Horrible place, but damn it made for a magical night.
  • XClemX
    XClemX Posts: 61
    MN247676 wrote:
    Not For You was amazing and quite possibly the song of the tour for me. After the end they started rocking out it was just insane. Jumping up and down felt like I was jumping so high. Rats, In Hiding, Insignificance, The End were all good to see some new content even after 5 shows and was also good to get stuff like Save You, In My Tree again.

    The organisation of the ten club line at Brisbane was the worst of the tour and I was really disappointed with how it was handled. As soon as I got in at about 1.30pm I knew there was no hope but still tried to line up in an orderly fashion. But then when everyone stood up shit hit the fan and everyone just walked straight towards the gate completely fucking the line. I think I lost about 50 spots due to that shit. It was terrible. Seriously what were the organisers thinking giving us a stupid box to line up in? Make it a line structure. I did hope ten clubbers wouldn't be that selfish and try to keep the order of the line but I was proven wrong.

    Also the reason everyone hates the GA people is that is the GA people who just walk right over you while everyone is sitting down and just stand wherever the hell they feel like. They aren't gracious enough to realise these people have been lining up, some from very early in the morning or the day before, and respect their positioning. Very rarely did I see ten clubbers do that. Overall I found the Brisbane crowd to be pretty weak (in my area anyway) with nobody near me rocking out. I could see guys right up the front rocking out but it definitely dampens the experience when you are the only one in the moment.

    Still none of that crap can ruin a pearl jam concert and definitely was a great way to round out the tour. Come back soon!

    I think some of the tenC members need to look at themselves, but from a different way, the guys at the front, get there early, pop a seat down, and then promptly leave...if you are doing the hard yards, then you stay like the rest, I rocked up at between 10 and 11 to each show I went too, and most of the guys in the front were not there at thier seats, or spots...

    I know my membership is the same price as everyone elses so how about sharing the love and allowing others to see the front too..all this holding spots for each other and crap is just that, and whats with the unofficial cardboard list??
    It either becomes official or there is nothing...I no in Aust my tenc members number would get me front or there abouts in adelaide and brisbane...

    If they do another arena concert, I will just drop in at 6am, chuck a seat down and leave back to my hotel and enjoy the day watching tv like some of the so called hard core members...
    Oh and for the English lass who threatened to "punch some C%$t's throat out" if they try and take her spot...Get a grip

    Members turning on members isn't good as I have done here, but what was done on the tour was far worse shown by "senior members"!
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    "if you want blood" into "blood" :lol:

    too good! nice lil solo by michael
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

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  • The Jammer
    The Jammer Posts: 40
    What a show - Front row and then have Eddie play my request "Off He Goes" it just doesn't get any better. Hope PJ are back sooner rather than later. Thankyou for an unbelievable night .
    Off He Goes - The Jammer
  • NA160942
    NA160942 Posts: 3
    I thought the concert was awesome. I've been a fan of Pj since ten was released and haven't missed a concert in Australia yet. But I was really disappointed that they didn't have a special area for Tenclub members that were seperated from the general public like they have in years gone by. We had been waiting since 4.30 in our spot in front of the stage and when the blue banders (general admission people) came in they were pushing us out of the way and seemed to cause most of the trouble in the crowds - I noticed that not one tenclub member was pulled out by security. One of our friends couldnt get back up the front after she needed to go to the loo and was forced to watch the whole concert in the backspacer field. I thought that was disgusting - all because they didn't have a special area for their true friends - the people that have been in the tenclub since they started.
    But having said all of that, it didn't change the way I felt about the concert, it was fucking awesome, amazing, the best time I have had since their last concert in 2006! I just hope next time they have a special area for tenclub members.
  • NA160942
    NA160942 Posts: 3
    They really really need a special tenclub area next time and some decent organisation happening. I know its not Pj's fault, they wouldn't have a clue what was happening but I reckon they would be pissed if they knew how the tenclubbers were treated.
    The previous concerts at the entertainment centre rocked! they were organised, you knew that your seat/spot would never be taken and the concerts were just as good as what it was at the QSAC stadium!
    As for tenclubbers being selfish and not looking after one another, you can't blame anyone looking after themselves especially when we have to fight for decent spots with the general admission fuckers.
  • LongRoad
    LongRoad Posts: 421
    XClemX wrote:
    Members turning on members isn't good as I have done here, but what was done on the tour was far worse shown by "senior members"!

    Just because you're at the front this tour, doesnt mean your a senior member. You could have joined a few months ago and plonked your chair at the front gate for the day if you know the 'right' people. I dare say I've probably been in the 10c longer than 90% of those who formed a front row coalition at every show.

    I don't know whats worse: that, or having the same people front row every night with seats. I guess with the latter at least you are being rewarded for your loyalty to the fan club, rather than forming a little elitist group that feels its their god given right to be front row every night and who are you to get in the way.
    Note: I'm not singling anyone out in particular, but I know from experience that these attitudes do sadly exist.

    What Ed may not realise (though Im sure he does) is that there are tons of people in the crowds who did all or multiple shows this tour, he just doesnt recognise us as we're further back.

    Personally I had better things to do than sit in line for 12+ hours to get to the front (didnt have anyone to 'mind' me a spot either). I'd much prefer to actually enjoy the day than sit on concrete in searing heat. It is actually possible to enjoy a concert when you're not on the front rail and being recognised by Ed, believe it or not. :roll:
  • cultstatus
    cultstatus Posts: 23
    LOL well said.
  • XClemX
    XClemX Posts: 61
    Where can I find out when I joined??

    Not sure on my time, but it has been over 2 tours...not huge, but would be good to know...
  • cultstatus
    cultstatus Posts: 23
    IT says right next to the comment you posted in the box with your user name
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    cultstatus wrote:
    IT says right next to the comment you posted in the box with your user name


    yeah but that's not always the date you joined 10 club, just the forums. i've been a member since 98 but it don't say that over there>>>
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980
  • jrnyc
    jrnyc Posts: 537
    After reading all of this, reinforces why I hate GA !! If I am lucky enough to get a close up seat in US, nice to know I can stroll right in to my seat and not have to deal with all the GA line and madness !!!
  • XClemX
    XClemX Posts: 61
    yeah i think that is more join date of the forum, my anniversary date is in april...so i know it isn't Nov...

    and yeah i hope they go to ent centres again coz i no i will get my seat as i like....
  • didntknow
    didntknow Posts: 67
    pjamaholic wrote:
    MN247676 wrote:
    Not For You was amazing and quite possibly the song of the tour for me. After the end they started rocking out it was just insane. Jumping up and down felt like I was jumping so high. Rats, In Hiding, Insignificance, The End were all good to see some new content even after 5 shows and was also good to get stuff like Save You, In My Tree again.

    The organisation of the ten club line at Brisbane was the worst of the tour and I was really disappointed with how it was handled. As soon as I got in at about 1.30pm I knew there was no hope but still tried to line up in an orderly fashion. But then when everyone stood up shit hit the fan and everyone just walked straight towards the gate completely fucking the line. I think I lost about 50 spots due to that shit. It was terrible. Seriously what were the organisers thinking giving us a stupid box to line up in? Make it a line structure. I did hope ten clubbers wouldn't be that selfish and try to keep the order of the line but I was proven wrong.

    Also the reason everyone hates the GA people is that is the GA people who just walk right over you while everyone is sitting down and just stand wherever the hell they feel like. They aren't gracious enough to realise these people have been lining up, some from very early in the morning or the day before, and respect their positioning. Very rarely did I see ten clubbers do that. Overall I found the Brisbane crowd to be pretty weak (in my area anyway) with nobody near me rocking out. I could see guys right up the front rocking out but it definitely dampens the experience when you are the only one in the moment.

    Still none of that crap can ruin a pearl jam concert and definitely was a great way to round out the tour. Come back soon!

    I didnt see what everyone else was doing because I was too busy headbanging. I have never head banged like I did to Not for You. It was absolutely sensational!! If people arent going to move to that they're not going to move at all. How people can sedately sit to PJ is beyond me. What do they want to go to a concert for if they want to sit like geriatrics? My neck is still sore from what I was doing. I couldnt give a fuck about what people around me thought either, though I was surrounded by Ten Clubbers, on the barrier (for once in my life) Mike's side as usual. I cannot go anywhere else and it was noticed by the man himself, believe me!! I was almost out of it to that song, completely dry of drugs or alcohol, that song just sent me onto another planet. I would quite happily blow another 3 grand on more PJ tours like the one I've been on if that's what it takes. And believe me, I'm not wealthy at all.

    Also, being down the front if you're not tall (I'm only 5 foot 7) I couldnt see around me for love or money, too many tall heads in the way when I looked back. I only hope there were plenty of people rocking out, if not it's their loss. PJ deserve to have people getting into their music, showing obvious signs of appreciation. I have never seen a greater band. I have gone to absolute hell and back for that band, but to explain everything here now would take another thread. All I can tell you is that I've suffered quite incredible physical pain for them that shouldnt have happened, but due to (my own fault) it has. I wish they could find out just what I went through for them, but they never will so it's a moot thing. I would certainly consider going to see them in the States now as I cannot possibly wait another 3 years to see them again here.

    And yes, the Ten Club queue became a mess. There needs to be a proper number system organised, with someone handing out numbered raffle tickets. The hand numbering system doesnt work because the numbers rub off by late afternoon. It was stupid getting people to stand up an hour before we were actually ready to enter the gates. Not impressed with the organisation either. We should have stayed sitting in the shade for a while longer. Honestly we are not cattle and by the end of the tour I was getting awfully sick of the way we were treated by so called crowd controllers. The Etihad was the worst experience for me, herding us in through their gates so they could sell their fucking food and drinks. I was absolutely busting for a pee for an hour and a half. I feel like writing to them to tell that exactly what I think of the way they treat the so called general public but I supposed it wouldnt get me anywhere.


    Bit harsh to judge others as not getting into the show if they weren't headbanging or moving. For some of us moving too much when in extremely close range to other people was near impossible without doing someone else some serious damage! I'm pretty darn sure 99.9% of the people surrounding you - (when they are THAT close to the barrier) were VERY much into it. Maybe we all soak up PJ in different ways. :D
    I am mine
  • Princess KJ
    Princess KJ Posts: 442
    For those who wanted to see it, here's a bit of Ed's speech in Brisbane:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3U4XK-12Yo
    If I knew then, would I know now?

    * Perth Entertainment Centre - Mar 06, 1995
    * Melbourne Park - Mar 02, 1998
    * Brisbane QSAC- Nov 25, 2009
    * EV Solo- QPAC- March 10, 12 and 13 2011

  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    Princess KJ wrote:
    Great show (mostly) great crowd, and fantastic position (first row behind the 10C-ers)- uninterrupted view of the entire band most of the night. Got lots of vids.

    Loved Ed talking about schoolies.

    I wonder if his view will change about schoolies when his daughters are older..... :P
  • Princess KJ
    Princess KJ Posts: 442
    aus_suz wrote:
    Princess KJ wrote:
    Great show (mostly) great crowd, and fantastic position (first row behind the 10C-ers)- uninterrupted view of the entire band most of the night. Got lots of vids.

    Loved Ed talking about schoolies.

    I wonder if his view will change about schoolies when his daughters are older..... :P

    I know, right?!
    If I knew then, would I know now?

    * Perth Entertainment Centre - Mar 06, 1995
    * Melbourne Park - Mar 02, 1998
    * Brisbane QSAC- Nov 25, 2009
    * EV Solo- QPAC- March 10, 12 and 13 2011

  • MickeyB69
    MickeyB69 Posts: 22
    I think we were all a little spoiled because of the seating situation in 2003 and 2006. I went from 5th to 3rd to 2nd to 1st row which was awesome and this time I had to line up and 'walk, not run' like everyone else ;)
    I've been a member since 1996, but I don't think that gives me the right to a better spot than anyone else, everyone should at some point be given the opportunity to be up front, and I guess the way to do that is to line up early. I didn't in Sydney because it was too hot...
    Have to say, I'm actually sick at the moment and I really admire Eddie for doing the show while sick! Anyway, Pearl Jam is for everyone and even though I had a yellow 'tag', I would never judge someone else for having a blue one... We are not better than anyone else because we are in the fan club, that is just silly, let's share the love people!
    M
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    who's to say all these people with only blue bands were not in the fan club anyway?

    i know i only had a blue band, and i've been a member for like 10 years. i know a few others there that are in the fan club but didn't get fan club tickets.

    what the fuck is with all this judging of people with or with out yellow bands. i know people who are in the fan club who are complete fuck offs and are only looking out for themselves. and i also saw people with only blue bands being complete fuck offs and only looking out for themselves.

    there is no written test or personality test to get into the ten club, it's not an elite club like Mensa, but the way some 10 clubbers act you would think it is. any one who has the internet and 25 dollars can join. does that fact make anyone better or worse then anyone else? no. sure there are great people and great fans of the band who are in the 10 club, but there are also just as many great people and great fans of this band who are not in the 10 club. it works both ways.
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980

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