Not as defunct as we were led to believe....

[captainkurtz]

I've just had a look at the US dates...aside from obvious markets like NY and Toronto...there is a laughable amount of tickets available and the prices are all still sky high - there is going to be an awful lot of papering over the cracks and 2 for 1's on that leg of the tour.

I read that they have an extra date pencilled in for Glasgow and Manchester and I'll be stunned if they're needed - we know the ticket prices start at £77 and end at £2300.  Geddy better be taking some fucking singing lessons...

[captainkurtz]

Also, I don't care what anyone says, its not Rush without Neil.

[Nickslikk2112]

It is going to be expensive. Will try for London but it might be cheaper to head to Europe.
There is a big gap after the UK dates, maybe extra dates will be announced after these have sold out.

After they've sold out? LOL

[Slim]

I'll probably stay local and only do the Manc gig. Arena though - eww, needs must I suppose. My son and his wife will want to go too - Big Money 

The Co-op arena is actually a great venue but it's in a bit of a ball-acher location, especially considering the AO Arena is up a flight of steps from the platforms at Manc Vic.

Oh! It's not the MEN. I've just read that it's "the UK's largest entertainment arena", so this will be the largest venue I've ever attended apart from Wembley Stadium.

[captainkurtz]

I'll probably stay local and only do the Manc gig. Arena though - eww, needs must I suppose. My son and his wife will want to go too - Big Money 

The Co-op arena is actually a great venue but it's in a bit of a ball-acher location, especially considering the AO Arena is up a flight of steps from the platforms at Manc Vic.

Oh! It's not the MEN. I've just read that it's "the UK's largest entertainment arena", so this will be the largest venue I've ever attended apart from Wembley Stadium.

It's a fantastic arena - miles better than the MEN and weirdly, feel a lot more intimate...

[Matt2112]

Yes and the sound is good too despite its cavernous size.

[Slim]

So: I joined the queue for the Manchester presale. I waited about three minutes. I got in (the presale code is R50, by the way). Decent tickets still available. A few in the 12th row.

But £319, to sit in the 12th row in an arena. And that was the moment when something snapped. Nope, I'm not doing it. If you're going and it's worth it, enjoy.

[Nickslikk2112]

So, Manchester Arena Floor £200-£319
Bottom Tier £141-£298
Second Tier £78-£195

£78 are back eight rows at the back.

I'm out.

[Slim]

I presently have the metaphorical "bad taste in my mouth". I actually feel bitter. Just seen this on Reddit, as well:


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[The Picnic Wasp]

So: I joined the queue for the Manchester presale. I waited about three minutes. I got in (the presale code is R50, by the way). Decent tickets still available. A few in the 12th row.

But £319, to sit in the 12th row in an arena. And that was the moment when something snapped. Nope, I'm not doing it. If you're going and it's worth it, enjoy.

Agreed! Picked a couple of decent options but £300 plus is disgraceful. In any case, these selections seemed to be immediately withdrawn as they were 'stranded' seats. I'm guessing that means they only sell pairs and don't cater for losers like me. As you said, James, hope it's a good one for those going but it's YouTube for me.

[The Picnic Wasp]

I presently have the metaphorical "bad taste in my mouth". I actually feel bitter. Just seen this on Reddit, as well:


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Glad you posted this. Thank you. I'm angry at this blatant rip-off. Their target market is basically pensioners. I'll always love the music but they can keep their tickets, and mustard, and beer, and anniversary albums, etc.

[Nickslikk2112]

And how much are fees on top of ticket prices?
I wasn't going to go through the motions of actually buying one.

[Nick]

Ballsed up and wouldn't let me get 3 tix. Dropped out, may try on Thursday but not really too fussed. Some of the prices are mental.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Annoying thing is, I'm at a stage in life where I actually have disposable income to do frivolous things with, but I reckon that's the cynical marketing mechanism that's behind this, and I'm not falling for it. Kind of contradicts my previous pensioner comment, but I'm still in a low-grade anger mood at the moment. Seems really petty to say but it feels like a form of betrayal.

[Nickslikk2112]

And how much are fees on top of ticket prices?
I wasn't going to go through the motions of actually buying one.

Just looked again and it does say all fees included.

They're making it look like Manchester is selling out rapidly and row 9 tickets are now at £590, side tier at £372. Hoorah for dynamic pricing!

Makes the £250 I spent on David Gilmour tickets at the Royal Albert Hall look a bargain.