IRISHFAN said:

Rorywan said:

lol. Just wait till you see whats gonna happen on friday!

Rory... what's happening on Friday???? I am very intrigued now!!! I am not heading to Dublin until Saturday am...

OK, I just re-read the comment, lol - you are talking about the graphic!!!! Doh!!! Its too early yet for my brain to function properly, lol

Moira01 said:

I really tried to make it to this show but couldn't persuade any of my friends to cough up the money for a ticket and I'm just not brave enough to go on my own . If only Dublin wasn't so far away from Donegal!!

Much as I understand your point of view and don't want you to feel pressured, I just wanted to share with you my story in case it helps you find the courage to do what I think you really want to do.

I had the opportunity to fly to LA from Melbourne, Australia to see Prince at the Forum in May, but understandably, couldn't find anyone to go with me (16hr flight, half-way across the world, plenty of $$, etc...)

Finally I decided to just DO IT anyway! Tickets for that weekend weren't even released until a couple of hours before I was due on the airport bus. I woke up in the morning, raced to the computer, booked my tickets for the Fri/Sat nights, got organised and soon, was on my way to the airport and then on a plane bound for LA.

I had an absolutely brilliant time!! After the first night I got in contact with a couple of truly lovely local orgers, one of which I was able to meet up with on the Saturday night and he was the catalyst for me getting into an afterparty at the Forum Club that night (Prince didn't end up playing, but he walked right past me and I did meet some of the NPG).

I ended up following the crew up to Fresno and San Jose for 3 more concerts before it was time to go home. Busses, trains, taxis, various hotels, all booked on the fly as I tried to keep up with the purple yoda, lol!

I have absolutely no regrets - I loved every moment of it and came home, not only with the most wonderful memories, but several new friends from various cities (and countries, as it turns out!)

You've got to do what you feel is right for you, of course, but now I truly understand what people mean when they say that when you're at a Prince party, you're never alone.

If I had that opportunity again, I'd be on a plane to Dublin by now!

Blessings to you in any case, Moira, and to all who do go on the weekend (hopefully including yourself), have an absolute ball!!

IRISHFAN said:

Rorywan said:

lol. Just wait till you see whats gonna happen on friday!

Rory... what's happening on Friday???? I am very intrigued now!!! I am not heading to Dublin until Saturday am...

hmmmmmm im intrigued too ?? whats happenin

sandraparke said:

jfrost said:

But Moira you wouldn't be on your own - you would be with us!

True Moira you should come on down its not too late ya know

yea u gotta go , its Prince !!!! , God knows when he'l b back

First post here - After securing my Pit ticket, I'm off to Dublin early Sat to see the Purple One, and I too am going on my own, flying back early Sunday which gives me the opportunity of a LIFETIME to see a Prince aftershow, IF there is one. I've wanted to go to an aftershow since '88, but never got the chance - so what's the trick? I have no idea how on earth you get to find out about them, let alone actually get in (is it a hugely expensive ticket?). Anybody got any insider tips?

PudDog said:

First post here - After securing my Pit ticket, I'm off to Dublin early Sat to see the Purple One, and I too am going on my own, flying back early Sunday which gives me the opportunity of a LIFETIME to see a Prince aftershow, IF there is one. I've wanted to go to an aftershow since '88, but never got the chance - so what's the trick? I have no idea how on earth you get to find out about them, let alone actually get in (is it a hugely expensive ticket?). Anybody got any insider tips?

Tri-pod is looking like the best bet at the moment. It's owned by the same people.

Here's hoping!

Some pics on Twiiter ! Inside Prince's dressing room for Malahide Castle gig on Saturday. Purple robe and towels

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg738/scaled.php?tn=0&server=738&filename=h0ytg.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

The Stage

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg611/scaled.php?tn=0&server=611&filename=ooezy.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

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Moira01 said:

I am soooooo jealous of everyone attending this concert on Saturday. I managed to catch Prince 3 times at the 02 in 2007 and one very memorable aftershow at the Indigo - what a night. I really tried to make it to this show but couldn't persuade any of my friends to cough up the money for a ticket and I'm just not brave enough to go on my own . If only Dublin wasn't so far away from Donegal!!

Anyway....I know its going to be an absolutley BRILLIANT night so I really hope you all have a blast .

Bain sult as an oíche agus céad míle fáilte go hEireann Prince !!

Hey, I totally understand, I'm usually not that brave either - but for Prince, I definitely couldnt pass up a concert in Ireland. Head down to Gibney's in Malahide first, thats were most seem to be gathering and where you can meet people, rather than heading into the concert on your own.... Go on, you know you want to!!!!

If you get a pit ticket, you are more than welcome to join us, there will be 10 of us altogether!!

SexLovely said:

Is anyone from around the East of England going to this gig?!

Yes - flying out from Stansted Sat morn!!

mfcuker said:

sandraparke said:

True Moira you should come on down its not too late ya know

yea u gotta go , its Prince !!!! , God knows when he'l b back

Do it Moira!!, I;m goin on my own, and looking forward to meeting up with some other orgers at hotel and Gibneys - just do it

IRISHFAN said:

Moira01 said:

I am soooooo jealous of everyone attending this concert on Saturday. I managed to catch Prince 3 times at the 02 in 2007 and one very memorable aftershow at the Indigo - what a night. I really tried to make it to this show but couldn't persuade any of my friends to cough up the money for a ticket and I'm just not brave enough to go on my own . If only Dublin wasn't so far away from Donegal!!

Anyway....I know its going to be an absolutley BRILLIANT night so I really hope you all have a blast .

Bain sult as an oíche agus céad míle fáilte go hEireann Prince !!

Hey, I totally understand, I'm usually not that brave either - but for Prince, I definitely couldnt pass up a concert in Ireland. Head down to Gibney's in Malahide first, thats were most seem to be gathering and where you can meet people, rather than heading into the concert on your own.... Go on, you know you want to!!!!

If you get a pit ticket, you are more than welcome to join us, there will be 10 of us altogether!!

DominoDub said:

Some pics on Twiiter ! Inside Prince's dressing room for Malahide Castle gig on Saturday. Purple robe and towels

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg738/scaled.php?tn=0&server=738&filename=h0ytg.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

The Stage

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg611/scaled.php?tn=0&server=611&filename=ooezy.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

Thanks for posting!

Does anyone know if they'll have the 'catwalk' style setup at this gig?

DominoDub said:

Some pics on Twiiter ! Inside Prince's dressing room for Malahide Castle gig on Saturday. Purple robe and towels

is this for real?...can you imagine Prince putting on some scanky toweling robe from Dunelm Mill...i think not squire. He probably got his own little accoutre whimsy-et already packed and smelling of lavender... [img:$uid]http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i328/tdx1/5980726233_2719968be1.jpg[/img:$uid]

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Joyinrepatition said:

DominoDub said:

Some pics on Twiiter ! Inside Prince's dressing room for Malahide Castle gig on Saturday. Purple robe and towels

is this for real?...can you imagine Prince putting on some scanky toweling robe from Dunelm Mill...i think not squire. He probably got his own little accoutre whimsy-et already packed and smelling of lavender...

im with you , is this for real ?

I have a feeling it was just a "setup" example by POD for a Media Event today at Malahide Castle ! Trying to drum up PR for the concert ...the weather is looking good for Sat so maybe sell a few more tickets !

More Pics from Media

http://entertainment.ie/caughtout/gallery/Prince-Backstage-Access-Prince%27s-Dressing-Room-and-Stage-preparations/1572.htm

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PudDog said:

First post here - After securing my Pit ticket, I'm off to Dublin early Sat to see the Purple One, and I too am going on my own, flying back early Sunday which gives me the opportunity of a LIFETIME to see a Prince aftershow, IF there is one. I've wanted to go to an aftershow since '88, but never got the chance - so what's the trick? I have no idea how on earth you get to find out about them, let alone actually get in (is it a hugely expensive ticket?). Anybody got any insider tips?

im with you im not sure either although ive been to the an aftershow in the indigo although that was ticketed, i think the biggest problem is getting from the concert to the aftershow as its about 15 miles ? and the traffic will be hectic , but as to getting in its just a q as far as i can see , price in i think could be anything from 50 up !!

mfcuker said:

PudDog said:

First post here - After securing my Pit ticket, I'm off to Dublin early Sat to see the Purple One, and I too am going on my own, flying back early Sunday which gives me the opportunity of a LIFETIME to see a Prince aftershow, IF there is one. I've wanted to go to an aftershow since '88, but never got the chance - so what's the trick? I have no idea how on earth you get to find out about them, let alone actually get in (is it a hugely expensive ticket?). Anybody got any insider tips?

im with you im not sure either although ive been to the an aftershow in the indigo although that was ticketed, i think the biggest problem is getting from the concert to the aftershow as its about 15 miles ? and the traffic will be hectic , but as to getting in its just a q as far as i can see , price in i think could be anything from 50 up !!

As a rough guide - Cannes last year was €50, Melkweg in Amsterdam was €100 (that was cash only, I believe) so bring plenty of cash, just in case!

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/prince-axed-show-151551430.html

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Ahhh shiiittt!!

Can't wait

So close now!!

Chiquetet said:

Moira01 said:

I really tried to make it to this show but couldn't persuade any of my friends to cough up the money for a ticket and I'm just not brave enough to go on my own . If only Dublin wasn't so far away from Donegal!!

Much as I understand your point of view and don't want you to feel pressured, I just wanted to share with you my story in case it helps you find the courage to do what I think you really want to do.

I had the opportunity to fly to LA from Melbourne, Australia to see Prince at the Forum in May, but understandably, couldn't find anyone to go with me (16hr flight, half-way across the world, plenty of $$, etc...)

Finally I decided to just DO IT anyway! Tickets for that weekend weren't even released until a couple of hours before I was due on the airport bus. I woke up in the morning, raced to the computer, booked my tickets for the Fri/Sat nights, got organised and soon, was on my way to the airport and then on a plane bound for LA.

I had an absolutely brilliant time!! After the first night I got in contact with a couple of truly lovely local orgers, one of which I was able to meet up with on the Saturday night and he was the catalyst for me getting into an afterparty at the Forum Club that night (Prince didn't end up playing, but he walked right past me and I did meet some of the NPG).

I ended up following the crew up to Fresno and San Jose for 3 more concerts before it was time to go home. Busses, trains, taxis, various hotels, all booked on the fly as I tried to keep up with the purple yoda, lol!

I have absolutely no regrets - I loved every moment of it and came home, not only with the most wonderful memories, but several new friends from various cities (and countries, as it turns out!)

You've got to do what you feel is right for you, of course, but now I truly understand what people mean when they say that when you're at a Prince party, you're never alone.

If I had that opportunity again, I'd be on a plane to Dublin by now!

Blessings to you in any case, Moira, and to all who do go on the weekend (hopefully including yourself), have an absolute ball!!

Thank you soooo much for your words of encouragment - your story is fabulous .

And thanks to everyone else for the advise. I really wish I had posted my message sooner as I feel its a little late now to start planning a trip to Dublin on Saturday. I'm really small ...5ft nothing so the standing tickets would be a waste of money for me .... seated would be the only way to go but they are all sold out

It looks like I won't be there in person but I will be there in spirit and looking forward to hearing all the reviews on Sunday.

Enjoy folks....have a purpletastic time !!!

Manhattan11 said:

mfcuker said:

im with you im not sure either although ive been to the an aftershow in the indigo although that was ticketed, i think the biggest problem is getting from the concert to the aftershow as its about 15 miles ? and the traffic will be hectic , but as to getting in its just a q as far as i can see , price in i think could be anything from 50 up !!

As a rough guide - Cannes last year was €50, Melkweg in Amsterdam was €100 (that was cash only, I believe) so bring plenty of cash, just in case!

Good advice - thanks, guys. How do you find out about it tho - whether its on, where - I guess it's just rumours? Sure;y somebody must put the rumour out there tho... Got a flight back to Manchester at 6.30 am and no hotel booked, so here's hoping for a nice cosy club...

PudDog said:

Good advice - thanks, guys. How do you find out about it tho - whether its on, where - I guess it's just rumours? Sure;y somebody must put the rumour out there tho... Got a flight back to Manchester at 6.30 am and no hotel booked, so here's hoping for a nice cosy club...

Sometimes its said over the loudspeaker system at the end of a show (Like Dublin 2002) or if in doubt try and ask the sound or light engineer!! or someone whom seems to in the Camp (generally not Camp people)

ps. sorry to all Camp people!!!!

Great pictures of the stage being built - gettin so excited now it's ridiculous

Looked on facebook earlier and the Prince Malahide page says curfew at 11pm now and not 10.45pm - woohoo - come on Prince no travellin into Dublin for an aftershow lets carry on at Malahide

Dublin Area Rapid Transit

timetable info :

Ticket Machines will have a "Prince" Icon nice !

The following special trains will operate in connection with the Prince concert at Malahide Castle:

Saturday 30th July

16.28, 17.27, 17.40, 18.25, 18.42, 19.10, 19.25 and 19.41 Pearse Station to Malahide

18.23 Lansdowne Road to Malahide

22.45, 23.01, 23.19, 23.41, 23.50, 00.01, 00.14, 00.31 and 00.41 Malahide to Dublin Connolly

00.22 Malahide to Greystones.

Also, alterations to regular services are as follows:

15.15 Drogheda to Pearse may be delayed by 5 - 10 minutes.

16.50 Connolly to Belfast may be delayed by 5 - 10 minutes.

18.40 Connolly to Drogheda may be delayed by 5 - 10 minutes.

19.00 Howth to Greystones may be delayed by 5 - 10 minutes at Howth Junction.

14.30 Greystones to Howth will be diverted to Malahide.

15.25 Bray to Howth will be diverted to Malahide.

16.25 Bray to Howth will be diverted to Malahide.

16.00 Howth to Greystones will now operate from Malahide at 16.05.

16.45 Howth to Bray will now operate from Malahide at 16.38.

17.45 Howth to Bray will now operate from Malahide at 17.40.

22.30 Malahide to Greystones is deferred to 22.52.

21.55 Bray to Howth will operate to Malahide.

23.20 Howth to Dublin Connolly will commence from Malahide at 23.25 and operate to Bray.

22.55 Howth to Bray is deferred to 23.30.

22.05 Drogheda to Dublin Connolly is deferred to 22.30.

23.20 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk is deferred to 23.40.

Due to expected heavy loadings before and after the concert, DART, Belfast Enterprise, Sligo and Rosslare Intercity, Maynooth/M3 Parkway and Northern Commuter services may be delayed by 15 - 25 minutes from 17.00 hrs. onwards.

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=1170

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin_Area_Rapid_Transit

Tiger7 said:

Great pictures of the stage being built - gettin so excited now it's ridiculous

Looked on facebook earlier and the Prince Malahide page says curfew at 11pm now and not 10.45pm - woohoo - come on Prince no travellin into Dublin for an aftershow lets carry on at Malahide

We could take it to the beach or up the road to my hotel cos there's a little club on the side

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Hi Folks,

Just went by the park on the way home and took the latest shots. Weather is super last few days though some rain fell as I was taking these. Not to worry - forecast is for a great day on saturday. The pit is not sectioned off yet as the stage is not complete and they are building from the front as the areas at the back and side are sealed.

I can tell you it is very intimite and every seat/standing spot is a good view. Respectfully I am questioning if 30K people are attending - the setting is more in the 15-20K range very maximum. there just is no room for 30K but we shall see. So fear not if arriving early or lat, you'll have a good view

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Our plan is to head to Gibneys after the show, trying to get into the city after will be a nightmare, i reckon drinks and party in Gibneys is the way to go,and sign o the times playing 11.30 till late there, happy days!