I have one Pit Standing ticket to sell. See the Marketplace forum for details.

Sooooo excited! It's shaping up to be a perfect day out in Malahide, all we need is the rain to stay away and we're sorted!! Looking forward to the support act - from what I have read/seen, they look great.

Rorywan said:

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Prince and his Purple Castle Malahide!!!

Got my new tickets in post.....Block A.....Hopefully closer 2 the stage than 1st lot of tickets i got???Have a great day Purple People....davetherave6767

mfcuker said:

udo said:

Big: probably.

g5 here too but the way it was put means no significance I guess.

yea i kinda thought that , but i heard suggestions there was 3000 pit tickets , this seems

MASSIVE !! ??

Mwoah...

Kinda like the 'pit' (cercle d'or or whatever) in Paris?

udo said:

udo said:

mfcuker said:

yea i kinda thought that , but i heard suggestions there was 3000 pit tickets , this seems

MASSIVE !! ??

Mwoah...

Kinda like the 'pit' (cercle d'or or whatever) in Paris?

We need an updated picture.
Also: weather forecast still OK?
What about the day before the show?

"Warm, dry and sunny everywhere on Saturday" - Irish Met Service 26/7/11.

I will send picture of the stage and pit when they are built. Had a jog in the park last night and the stage is 30% built, pit area is not sectioned off yet. There was a full crew working @ 8.30pm last night, huge activity going on. No rain in Malahide the past days, just very warm, the ground is very dry, expect no mud what so ever. will keep ye all posted !

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Saturday looks good anyway - if you're arriving early (ie Thursday) better be prepared for some light rain

http://www.met.ie/forecas...reland.asp

DovesCryWhen said:

Saturday looks good anyway - if you're arriving early (ie Thursday) better be prepared for some light rain

http://www.met.ie/forecas...reland.asp

County Dublin is the 3rd one up (half way) on the east coast for those of you who don't already know

berko said:

Ireland has the most unpredictable weather on the planet . Those forecasts are never accurate just pray for sunshine on the day

True, but it's looking pretty good right now. It's been beautiful here for a week.

Fingers crossed.

I'm in the states and not going to this show, but I check this thread every day to see what's been added to the Prince countdown graphic.

I hope Prince repays you all with a great show!

alfbo said:

I'm in the states and not going to this show, but I check this thread every day to see what's been added to the Prince countdown graphic.

I hope Prince repays you all with a great show!

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

in national newspaper to day Hynotic brass ensemble on at 5.45pm, prince on at 8pm

Rorywan said:

alfbo said:

I'm in the states and not going to this show, but I check this thread every day to see what's been added to the Prince countdown graphic.

I hope Prince repays you all with a great show!

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

lol, i reckon if the heavens dont open, an irish saying, they are in for the concert of their life...

U2 will be put in their place, on their home ground...

angelcat said:

in national newspaper to day Hynotic brass ensemble on at 5.45pm, prince on at 8pm

Thanks for the update. I would never normally go to a show that early but might just make the efoort. Should be a good, long show if Prince starts on time.

pandemoniun6 said:

angelcat said:

in national newspaper to day Hynotic brass ensemble on at 5.45pm, prince on at 8pm

Thanks for the update. I would never normally go to a show that early but might just make the efoort. Should be a good, long show if Prince starts on time.

hopefully.

i can't wait.

Rorywan said:

berko said:

Ireland has the most unpredictable weather on the planet . Those forecasts are never accurate just pray for sunshine on the day

True, but it's looking pretty good right now. It's been beautiful here for a week.

Fingers crossed.

As long as it doesn't rain between now and then I will be happy. Don't want the ground all muddy.

http://www.goldenplec.com...pport-act/

It’s going to be one of the most talked about shows of the year, everything is looking good for a Prince show with just four days till the show and today we know the support act to warm us up.

The high energy nine piece Hypnotic Brass Ensemble have been announced as the very special guests to Prince on July 30th in Malahide Castle.

We can tell you that gates will open at 4pm, 5.45pm will see those Hypnotic Brass Ensembles rocking the stage with Prince set to start his greatest hits show at 8pm. There is a curfew of 10.45pm so we largely expect about two and a half hours of glory.

Were told there will be several bars (obviously learning from their Forbidden Fruits endeavours) and there will be all kinds of food and delicacies such as The Oyster Bar, Rathmullan House, Cajun Chicken Salad, Thai Noodles, Chinese Food, Fish and Chips, Gourmet Burgers,BBQ Steaks and retro ice cream bar with knickerbocker glories. Dear lord could that be worth the price of admission itself!

Prince fans can expect a set list that includes all his classics; Kiss, Purple Rain, U Got that Look, Rasberry Beret, 1999, Cream, Alphabet St., When Doves Cry, Diamonds and Pearls, Little Red Corvette, Let’s Go Crazy, Paisley Park, If I was Your Girlfriend, Adore, Take Me With U, Housequake and Nothing Compares to U.

Tickets for Prince’s unmissable Dublin show are on sale now. Seated and standing ticket s available from EU89.50 (incl booking fee) at Ticketmaster.ie.

4pm Gates
5.45pm Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
8pm Prince
10.45pm Curfew

http://www.hotpress.com/H...w_layout=1

With anticipation at fever pitch for Prince's Dublin date on Saturday July 30, he's pulling out all the stops to ensure an unforgettable night by adding the sensational Hypnotic Brass Ensemble to the bill.

An irresistible eighteen-legged collective, the Ensemble are the perfect way to kick off what promises to be one of the gigs of the year. Gates for Prince's Greatest Hits show at Malahide Castle this Saturday will open at 4pm and at 5.45pm Hypnotic Brass Ensemble will take to the stage. Prince is expected onstage at 8pm and is set to play right up to curfew at 10.45pm.

Thanks for the updates again Colm.

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

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 !!

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 !!

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

jfrost 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 !!

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

TAFSER said:

so hwo bout the purple ballooness ideas for the pit? I thought of this when his highness was meant to grace us wiht his presents at croker. fair to say my balloons were all popped when he cancelled:(

so wat u think peeps? stash a purple balloon in ur pocket! (maybe ur just happy to see me)

What about the nearest pubs?

I see two on New St.

Did I miss any?

Rorywan said:

alfbo said:

I'm in the states and not going to this show, but I check this thread every day to see what's been added to the Prince countdown graphic.

I hope Prince repays you all with a great show!

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...