Fucking Seatwave are selling tickets for over £1000, Jesus. Organisations like that, and Stubhub, GetMeIn and all ticket touts big and small, make me boil with anger They feast on people's desperation, and for that reason they are only slightly above Goldman Sachs and Neo Nazoi groups in my estimation.

Anyway, I wasn't going to go this weekend (I'm down south, see). Just a bit pissed off that so many real music fans will have to consent to acts of financial sodomy to see Prince this weekend.

onecrush said:

ecnirp98 said:

growbotham said:

So if anyone likes decent beer and would like to meet beforehand (I'll be on my own like quite a few others it seems) then I'd love to meet anyone from here and go down on mass later. My fave beer places in Town are either Port Street Beer house or Brewdog (Peter Street), I don't care which as both have a brill selection of top quality beer. Brewdog does food if that swings any votes. Happy to go elsewhere if the majority want something a bit cheaper on the prices front but I still would like some decent beer.

THEDAYSOFWILD said:

growbotham said:

You're higher than me - I got 1164 for the Firday night!

[Edited 2/19/14 15:03pm]

I have 1914 to 1917 for Sat don't know the other ones we have yet. How do they stop e-tickets being printed out 10 times?

Once that barcode is scanned at the door any duplicates get rejected.

THEDAYSOFWILD said:

growbotham said:

You're higher than me - I got 1164 for the Firday night!

[Edited 2/19/14 15:03pm]

I have 1914 to 1917 for Sat don't know the other ones we have yet. How do they stop e-tickets being printed out 10 times?

Unique barcode on each ticket which are scanned

ReddishBrownOne said:

DeadlyGoldfish said:

So if anyone likes decent beer and would like to meet beforehand (I'll be on my own like quite a few others it seems) then I'd love to meet anyone from here and go down on mass later. My fave beer places in Town are either Port Street Beer house or Brewdog (Peter Street), I don't care which as both have a brill selection of top quality beer. Brewdog does food if that swings any votes. Happy to go elsewhere if the majority want something a bit cheaper on the prices front but I still would like some decent beer.

Sounds like a plan, im heading on my own too. Ideally want to be at the venue early, my first Prince show, want to try and get at the front (Mainly because im Short, not quite as short as prince though)

ecnirp98 said:

THEDAYSOFWILD said:

growbotham said:

You're higher than me - I got 1164 for the Firday night!

[Edited 2/19/14 15:03pm]

I have 1914 to 1917 for Sat don't know the other ones we have yet. How do they stop e-tickets being printed out 10 times? I suppose only first one gets in so no point really unless your mates get in first then you as the purchaser to in and prove its you..risky but with such high demand for these gigs might be tempting for some..just to spread some paranoia.. [Edited 2/19/14 15:17pm]

So safe to say they've at least sold up to 2,000, anyone got a number higher than 2,000 for Fri or Sat?

fnksoul said:

DeadlyGoldfish said:

So if anyone likes decent beer and would like to meet beforehand (I'll be on my own like quite a few others it seems) then I'd love to meet anyone from here and go down on mass later. My fave beer places in Town are either Port Street Beer house or Brewdog (Peter Street), I don't care which as both have a brill selection of top quality beer. Brewdog does food if that swings any votes. Happy to go elsewhere if the majority want something a bit cheaper on the prices front but I still would like some decent beer.

Sounds like a plan, im heading on my own too. Ideally want to be at the venue early, my first Prince show, want to try and get at the front (Mainly because im Short, not quite as short as prince though)

Me too on the height front!

kevos said:

ReddishBrownOne said:

Fucking Seatwave are selling tickets for over £1000, Jesus. Organisations like that, and Stubhub, GetMeIn and all ticket touts big and small, make me boil with anger They feast on people's desperation, and for that reason they are only slightly above Goldman Sachs and Neo Nazi groups in my estimation.

Anyway, I wasn't going to go this weekend (I'm down south, see). Just a bit pissed off that so many real music fans will have to consent to acts of financial sodomy to see Prince this weekend.

You need to direct your anger at the promotors/ticket agancies they are the ones who are selling the tickets directly to these sites before they go on general release.

You are probably correct, although the touts will deny this. It's either that or they have 'fans' in their employ who are remarkably efficient at snapping up tickets on general sale.

Clare said:

Does anyone know the layout of the Academy. Also not very tall. Is the floor sloped or flat and is there a balcony that may be better for us shorties?

Says there is a balcony area but isn't clear if that is for disabled people only...

http://www.manchesteracademy.net/Menu/venueinformation.html

[Edited 2/19/14 15:33pm]

Clare said:

DeadlyGoldfish said:

Clare said:

Does anyone know the layout of the Academy. Also not very tall. Is the floor sloped or flat and is there a balcony that may be better for us shorties?

It just literally a large room, no slope i dont think but last show i went there I got to the side and had an OK view, im only 5'6". Hope to get near the front.

A little tip for people, If you dont drink and maybe drink water they dont give you the bottle caps, so can get a little awkward, sneak on in haha I got fed up of bear last time and went onto water, pissed me off everyone jumping around, ended up with most of it over me

DeadlyGoldfish said:

So to help those guys who missed out but are thinking of queueing can we please state the highest ticket number someone has for each show.

Venue on Wiki says 2600 Capacity.

So I have for starters

Friday: 1510

Sat : 664

If anyone has a higher number for either day, please post and we should be able to get an idea of number of tickets available on the door. Thx all.

I've got #1808 for Friday, if that helps at all.

Prince is the hit of the UK again!!!!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Prince is the hit of the UK again!!!!

yep...& we're keeping him!!

funkyhead said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Prince is the hit of the UK again!!!!

yep...& we're keeping him!!

Haha, funkyhead! Those are true fighting words. Don't think we're not keeeping a close eye on him.

funkyhead said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Prince is the hit of the UK again!!!!

yep...& we're keeping him!!

Clare said:

3EG twitter account just tweeted @3RDEYEGIRL: "Npgmc was a superb model for cutting out the scalpers for premium tickets. Also helped fans plan gigs" But when I tried to favourite the tweet & retweet it a message can't do that as tweet deleted! What's going on?

I just started a new thread on that before I just seen this. Strange one that ! Unless whoever is in charge of the Twitter account was asked not to create negativty.

So, I have no idea where to go in Manchester before the gig so any tips ?

2 of us going up early so intend to go for a drink and possibly something to eat first.

Is the venue near the centre?

R88 said:

Anyone know we're the best parking is near Manchester academy for Friday as the train back not till about 4am ? And hotels to much for me . Thxs

Right outside! There's a large carpark round the back.

So do we reckon the walk up tickets will be sold on the door or available to buy Friday morning?