If they do Brixton, I hope its 24 hours notice at least.

It was interesting to see how things went at Koko, with some notice, the show on a Sunday, and the weather being OK. But that only drummed up around 1,200 by about 5:30.

If that's any indication, then it should hopefully be no problem getting in to Brixton by getting over there nice and early, ie around lunchtime / early afternoon.

Tout side is getting easier to combat some bands who do small special gigs have only being allowing people in who have the card the tickets we're bought with on them.

With at least 2 days notice I can't see it being a issue loads of people like to just turn up just before the main act starts.

unique said:

Bit apprehensive about Brixton.If enough is made about it and it will be, it will be the most rowdy, unpredictable crowd and anything could happen.Anything could happen anywhere obviously but jeezus, Someone was shot at a Nas Concert.I'm just saying, Brixton is the most dangerous of all the venues thus far and combine that with shoddy ticketing and badly organised queues.It could be a disaster to be involed with.

Onthe1jb said:

Bit apprehensive about Brixton.If enough is made about it and it will be, it will be the most rowdy, unpredictable crowd and anything could happen.Anything could happen anywhere obviously but jeezus, Someone was shot at a Nas Concert.I'm just saying, Brixton is the most dangerous of all the venues thus far and combine that with shoddy ticketing and badly organised queues.It could be a disaster to be involed with.

'Tis off putting...there are some crazy folks out there. Chuck alcohol into the mix and things can get hairy. I've seen punch-ups at all sorts of gigs (fight broke out in front of us at a Coldplay gig during Fix You once!) so its possible anywhere. It only takes one or a small group of a*seholes to wind everyone up and then things can go south quickly. Fingers crossed, only decent folk turn up to remaining gigs, and the freeloading celebs stay away!!

?....that only drummed up around 1,200 by about 5:30.

DaveT said:

Somehow I think that even in south London, Prince fans will refrain from bringing their guns

But will the man himself be "packing some heat"????

Prince is diverse and respected in hip hop grime rap cultures so it will attract alot of crews to the area.In my opinion any way.

chaosoutoforder said:

Oh my God...fighting at a Coldplay concert (I suppose youve got do something to keep youself awake), and guns at a U.S. rappers concert in south London. Who could have imagined it? Somehow I think that even in south London, Prince fans will refrain from bringing their guns. Isnt Prince more about peace, love and understanding when looking at the big picture - rather than "smaking his bitch up" or whatever they shout about? ps. This is mostly sarcasm (I notice that some people on this site have difficulties with that sometimes). Saw the Clash in Brixton, , with only minimal casualties! Peace and Love. [Edited 2/18/14 14:48pm]

Haha, fair enough! It was the Mylo Xyloto tour and it was impossible not to be entertained by those shows. Couldn't believe it though...I tapped one of them on the shoulder and said "f*cking seriously?...at a Coldplay show?". Was totally lost on him.

/

Honestly, I swear Darwin's theory of evolution came to a shuddering halt ten or so years ago....

Onthe1jb said:

Tokyo said:

Odd that there's only been a cursory mention on here that Prince has played Brixton before... ...so given that he has played there before and a lot of people on this site were probably there, I just don't get the crime vibe. Doesn't fit the Prince demographic. V random...also if Prince plays there am sure a lot of people will get to see him! And stop bashing Brixton. There are good and bad people everywhere, don't believe everything you read or hear. Some of what is written here sounds uninformed. If it happened it would be great, as it was the last time...but given that the onus on this tour so far is about guaranteeing sell outs and hype we maybe shouldn't get hopes up too high. All will be revealed...at short notice... ;o) [Edited 2/18/14 16:03pm]

I was at Brixton'98. Travelled down from up North, Great show, great vibe. While we were queuing Mr Hayes leaned out of an upstairs window and chatted to us. That was laid back. Had a ticket in my pocket though!

Great venue!

Onthe1jb said:

BillieBalloon said:

Onthe1jb said:

Bit apprehensive about Brixton.If enough is made about it and it will be, it will be the most rowdy, unpredictable crowd and anything could happen.Anything could happen anywhere obviously but jeezus, Someone was shot at a Nas Concert.I'm just saying, Brixton is the most dangerous of all the venues thus far and combine that with shoddy ticketing and badly organised queues.It could be a disaster to be involed with.

Answer me this, have you ever been to Brixton? That place is mostly now like a latte drinking, young urban professional, yummy mummy playground compared to what it was years ago. So yeah, stop scaremongering. Some parts are still dodgy but making brixton sound like a south american crime ridden favela is a bit much aint it ? Calm down my dear. [Edited 2/18/14 17:55pm] [Edited 2/18/14 17:56pm]

+1

Enjoy before it gets taken down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTse35UB5rc

calciumpaul said:

Enjoy before it gets taken down:

Cheers but hard to enjoy with that much distortion! Also, probably should take the link down before this site gets taken down! It's in the rules for a reason.

[Edited 2/19/14 2:20am]

Saw this and thought of Unique

BillieBalloon said:

Onthe1jb said:

Bit apprehensive about Brixton.If enough is made about it and it will be, it will be the most rowdy, unpredictable crowd and anything could happen.Anything could happen anywhere obviously but jeezus, Someone was shot at a Nas Concert.I'm just saying, Brixton is the most dangerous of all the venues thus far and combine that with shoddy ticketing and badly organised queues.It could be a disaster to be involed with.

Answer me this, have you ever been to Brixton? That place is mostly now like a latte drinking, young urban professional, yummy mummy playground compared to what it was years ago. So yeah, stop scaremongering. Some parts are still dodgy but making brixton sound like a south american crime ridden favela is a bit much aint it ? Calm down my dear. [Edited 2/18/14 17:55pm] [Edited 2/18/14 17:56pm]

have you ever been to a South American crime ridden favela? It's no different to Manchester and nobody minds that he's playing there.

TheEnglishGent said:

calciumpaul said:

Enjoy before it gets taken down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTse35UB5rc

Cheers but hard to enjoy with that much distortion! Also, probably should take the link down before this site gets taken down! It's in the rules for a reason.

Oops sorry. I'm sure 3RDEYEGIRL tweeted it though - they've removed the tweet now or I'm going mad (highly probable). Not my vid btw.

johnny124 said:

Somehow I think that even in south London, Prince fans will refrain from bringing their guns

But will the man himself be "packing some heat"????

Appologies if someone else has posted this but I find these threads hard to follow!

Saw this on The Brixton twitter feed:

O2 Academy Brixton ‏@O2academybrix Feb 18

@Smallbed The rumours were not true. No Purple Rain for us, just the horrible, wet and cold kind!

[Edited 2/19/14 4:22am]

Lez said:

Appologies if someone else has posted this but I find these threads hard to follow!

Saw this on The Brixton twitter feed:

O2 Academy Brixton ‏@O2academybrix Feb 18

@Smallbed The rumours were not true. No Purple Rain for us, just the horrible, wet and cold kind!

[Edited 2/19/14 4:22am]

The band said they wanted to play there but no date yet. I'm guessing they wouldn't be in touch with the Academy until they had a date, so it's not surprising they know nothing yet. And even if they did know, would they tell us?

Just been tipped off by a friend - tickets for The Brits on Ticketmaster - £70 but I can't get page to load properly so not sure whether there are any available or not

TracyTracy said:

Just been tipped off by a friend - tickets for The Brits on Ticketmaster - £70 but I can't get page to load properly so not sure whether there are any available or not

Not just now

TracyTracy said:

Just been tipped off by a friend - tickets for The Brits on Ticketmaster - £70 but I can't get page to load properly so not sure whether there are any available or not

Hmmm. Wouldn't it be ace if Prince got up and jammed with Nile Rodgers and Pharell Williams tonight...

TracyTracy said:

Just been tipped off by a friend - tickets for The Brits on Ticketmaster - £70 but I can't get page to load properly so not sure whether there are any available or not

Single seats seem to be popping up sporadically during the day. Last minute returns I suppose. Just had the option of one in the penultimate row in block 416!