For those that missed the BBC 6Music announcement by 3rdEyeGirl, Prince and the band will play the Shepherds Bush Empire tonight. Doors 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets - first come, first served. Good luck, y'all.

Well I'm not travelling down from Yorkshire for it; it's a ridiculous way to operatate and organise these gigs.

Ellie said:

£70 cash on the door according to security. I'm here.

Hey Ellie,

What's the queue like? Can you get your ticket and then come back for the show or queue up until the doors open?

Only in Prince land would fans complain about the timing of a show when tickets are going for a ridiculous 10 pounds....

Man...fuck this place...lol

murph said:

Only in Prince land would fans complain about the timing of a show when tickets are going for a ridiculous 10 pounds....

Man...fuck this place...lol

and where are these £10 tickets?

murph said:

Good luck to everyone heading to the venue to get tickets...especially my friend Jill...

I think everyone deserves a chance to see P live. I get the feeling that many orgers have see him so many times that they feel they are owed something. If the £70 ticket price is too much for you fair enough, tonight is not for you so...I don't think there is any excuse for being hostile or negative towards anyone.

Be happy and be safe...

bigd74 said:

murph said:

Only in Prince land would fans complain about the timing of a show when tickets are going for a ridiculous 10 pounds....

Man...fuck this place...lol

It's £70 not £10

Hey...the man's not stupid....lol

seven7seven said:

murph said:

Only in Prince land would fans complain about the timing of a show when tickets are going for a ridiculous 10 pounds....

Man...fuck this place...lol

I agree Murph; they are the most entitled folks I've ever seen. I am glad Prince gives nary a fuck about their whining..They've also have predicted his demise since the org has been around not realizing his last make or break it proect was 1980's Dirty MInd

For those of you not familiar with the Shepherd's Bush Empire, it is on multiple levels:

Capacity 2,000.

Stalls - Standing - 1,150.

(If you are of smaller stature I'd think twice about this section, as there is no sloped floor, though there is a raised platform section at the back behind the mixing desk. I'm 187cm and even I can find the viewing variable from the flat floor.

Balcony Level 1 - unreserved seating - 340 seats.

Balcony Level 2 - unreserved seating - 225 seats.

Balcony Level 3 - unreserved seating - 285 seats.

There is a cloakroom.

There is a strict 23:00 hours noise curfew, so no aftershow is feasible here due to surrounding residents.

Security is normally well organised outside and inside the venue.

[Edited 2/9/14 8:41am]

How's the queue looking now? Considering leaving for the venue, but want to try and ensure I'll have a chance of getting through the door, particularly as there's no second gig.

OperatingThetan said:

How's the queue looking now? Considering leaving for the venue, but want to try and ensure I'll have a chance of getting through the door, particularly as there's no second gig.

My friend has just joined the Q 3 minutes ago...security just came by saying the will defo get in as no more than 600 in front. Also security will be going round in an hour with tickets for those waiting to stop skippers...good luck guys

seven7seven said:

OperatingThetan said:

How's the queue looking now? Considering leaving for the venue, but want to try and ensure I'll have a chance of getting through the door, particularly as there's no second gig.

My friend has just joined the Q 3 minutes ago...security just came by saying the will defo get in as no more than 600 in front. Also security will be going round in an hour with tickets for those waiting to stop skippers...good luck guys

That's such good news!! Must be a relief for those braving the queue....half tempted to go myself now!

bigd74 said:

murph said:

Only in Prince land would fans complain about the timing of a show when tickets are going for a ridiculous 10 pounds....

Man...fuck this place...lol

It's £70 not £10

soneones gotta pay for security that u'all asked for...

Any idea on queue size now?

luvsexy4all said:

bigd74 said:

murph said: It's £70 not £10

soneones gotta pay for security that u'all asked for...

.... damn good point. I'd rather pay £70 for guaranteed entry with security people taking care of all the d*ckheads than pay £10 and take my life in my hands!

luvsexy4all said:

bigd74 said:

luvsexy4all said:

soneones gotta pay for security that u'all asked for...

I'm not complaining about the price

I know it is slightly frustrating for longtime fans not being able to go at such short notice but maybe the point is to let others who it does suit to go.

I know price is not the issue for most as I know I've paid over the odds for P tickets in the past just to get great seats.

I hope tonight all those going are treated to a wonderful show. The short notice means I cannot go but I am happy that others can go and am not going to say anyting negative about notice, price or planning.

It is what it is...

indigomoonbeam said:

For those of you not familiar with the Shepherd's Bush Empire, it is on multiple levels:

Capacity 2,000.

Stalls - Standing - 1,150.

(If you are of smaller stature I'd think twice about this section, as there is no sloped floor, though there is a raised platform section at the back behind the mixing desk. I'm 187cm and even I can find the viewing variable from the flat floor.

Balcony Level 1 - unreserved seating - 340 seats.

Balcony Level 2 - unreserved seating - 225 seats.

Balcony Level 3 - unreserved seating - 285 seats.

There is a cloakroom.

There is a strict 23:00 hours noise curfew, so no aftershow is feasible here due to surrounding residents.

Security is normally well organised outside and inside the venue.

I've updated the section seating capacity from the AMG website, so ya know where you will likely get a ticket for if you are queuing.

[Edited 2/9/14 8:37am]

[Edited 2/9/14 8:38am]

I've updated the venue section capacity from the AMG website, so ya know where you will likely get a ticket for if you are queuing.

People on twitter are now saying tickets are £10.

Did anyone actually pay £70?

pity i wont be able to join hope u all have a great time!! Enjoy!

Noodled24 said:

This sucks. I live in London and would have gone knowing it would be cheap. Me and my wife can't just theoretically afford £140 to get in. It gets people who aren't serious about it out of the way, yes, but I feel like I've been duped nonetheless.