18-June-2008: BBC Gig - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos

dfective · 09-06-2008, 05:38 PM

This is a thread to run side-by-side with the Brixton thread.

I managed to register my interest for 2 tickets, however the reply email I got was that I wasn't guaranteed the tickets and I'd have to wait for confirmation.

I reckon a few thousand at least applied in the hour or so that the ticketing window was opened so not looking to promising for those here who did apply.

Any news yet about this anyone?

Updated After Gig:

Photos

Reviews

Videos

Soundcheck

42
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89uVQDdTT2k[/media]

Yellow
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7GVERkzU1g[/media]

Programme

42
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89uVQDdTT2k[/media]

Trouble
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2BEdW2GT8[/media]

Lovers in Japan
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHhqaKVJsmg[/media]

Lovers In Japan
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llfif-G_M4w[/media]

Yellow
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7GVERkzU1g[/media]

Yellow
[media]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Pnzd9V4eM[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWAJjbntrAE[/media]

Coldplaying Charity Club Tour Merchandise. All proceeds go to Oxfam Unwrapped.

Check out the shop for more items and other colours.

Bonus_mosher · 09-06-2008, 05:42 PM

I got two confirmation emails on two different email accounts.

we've been waiting for a few days to hear back from this.

but nothing on my end.

RedGirl76 · 09-06-2008, 06:07 PM

I doubt anyone who doesn't work for the BBC will get in. I went on the website at 10.25 and there was no mention of the concert. I kept hitting "refresh" and at about 10.28 the website completely crashed - couldn't get back on to it until over an hour later, by wihch time there was no point trying.

Just another Beeb swizz

dfective · 09-06-2008, 06:14 PM

I managed to order two 15 minutes after they went online, but even though it was stated on the Coldplaying site that they would be first come, first serve, the BBC website stated instead that they would be allocated at random.

Basically, if you got a confirmation email then you have just as much chance as everyone else of winning, however there are only a handful of tickets available so the odds of winning these are probably the equivilent of getting three numbers coming up on the lottery. Possible, but extremely unlikely.

Good luck to everyone anyway on this... as far as I'm aware they will call you if you have won instead of sending out emails so make sure you're sitting by your phones at all times as they have said on the website that if they can't get in contact with you they'll call another randomally selected entrant instead.

RedGirl76 · 09-06-2008, 06:31 PM

Well that goes to show how useless they are then - I didn't bother trying in the end because it initially said you had to be in the first 250.

And who can stand by their phone all day? Don't they realise people have jobs to go to? We're not all BBC "stars" paid millions of pounds a year for 2 hours work per week.

I can hardly say to my pupils - "You're not allowed your mobile phones on but I am, 'cos I'm waiting for a call from the BBC!"

jimbosmith300 · 09-06-2008, 06:31 PM

The BBC site at the time did say that the first 250 entries would win

I managed to submit after 8 mins

crazyduckette · 09-06-2008, 06:33 PM

Do they let you know by phone??
Cos I just got a withheld call that I missed.... ahahaha. If that was the BBC telling me I'd won, then I'm f**ked.

Was probably just a prank call.
*goes insane wondering if it was bbc*

RedGirl76 · 09-06-2008, 06:36 PM

It would be typical of the BBC's arrogance to give you one chance to pick up the phone.

Honestly, crazyduckette, I wouldn't stress about it. That audience will be full of BBC employees.

(Great username by the way!)

Bonus_mosher · 09-06-2008, 06:39 PM

the terms of condictions clearly state,
that you are NOT eligible for tickets if you work for the BBC

Tonsu · 09-06-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by dfective;2383800
I managed to order two 15 minutes after they went online, but even though it was stated on the Coldplaying site that they would be first come, first serve, the BBC website stated instead that they would be allocated at random.

When I was on the site it said first come first served (and that is their standard procedure at the BBC I think).

Quote:
Originally Posted by dfective;2383800
Good luck to everyone anyway on this... as far as I'm aware they will call you if you have won instead of sending out emails so make sure you're sitting by your phones at all times as they have said on the website that if they can't get in contact with you they'll call another randomally selected entrant instead.

Why do you think they'd phone? I'd say the most likely would be that they'll send an email asking you to confirm you want the tickets, and if they don't get a reply they'll use the phone as a last resort. Calling 250 people as opposed to emailing them makes no sense at all in this day and age, but you seem pretty certain so...?

In any case they're not going to give your tickets to someone else just because you happen to miss a phone call.

And three numbers on the lottery? I play one line a week and have had four in the last year. And one lot of four numbers that won me...£35 lol. So stay very hopeful people!

RedGirl76 · 09-06-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Age Six Racer;2383846
the terms of condictions clearly state,
that you are NOT eligible for tickets if you work for the BBC

I'm sure those were the T & C's for that Blue Peter competition that they faked... and all the ones on Radio 1... and I'm sure it's organised by the same department that rigged all those phone votes...

Bonus_mosher · 09-06-2008, 08:07 PM

really??

that better not be the case here or I will be MAJORLY pissed off!

RedGirl76 · 09-06-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Age Six Racer;2384009
really??

that better not be the case here or I will be MAJORLY pissed off!

I admire your faith, Age Six Racer, and I hope I'm wrong, but I've become very cynical about these things after all of the recent scandals. And just reading the posts on here it sounds as though the Beeb has moved the goalposts several times.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you though!

Jenjie · 09-06-2008, 08:18 PM

if they're ringing I'm screwed. my mobile has to stay off and in my drawer when I'm working

Bonus_mosher · 09-06-2008, 08:21 PM

thank you!

I got my application in 4 minutes after half past so I'm just hoping and paraying that I win!

thought now you mention it,
I wouldn't put it past the Beeb to do this!

The only way I'll believe they're innocent is if some people off here, if not myself, get tickets!

09-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#1
dfective Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 88 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	18-June-2008: BBC Gig - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos This is a thread to run side-by-side with the Brixton thread. I managed to register my interest for 2 tickets, however the reply email I got was that I wasn't guaranteed the tickets and I'd have to wait for confirmation. I reckon a few thousand at least applied in the hour or so that the ticketing window was opened so not looking to promising for those here who did apply. Any news yet about this anyone? Updated After Gig: Photos Reviews Videos Soundcheck 42 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89uVQDdTT2k[/media] Yellow [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7GVERkzU1g[/media] Programme 42 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89uVQDdTT2k[/media] Trouble [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2BEdW2GT8[/media] Lovers in Japan [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHhqaKVJsmg[/media] Lovers In Japan [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llfif-G_M4w[/media] Yellow [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7GVERkzU1g[/media] Yellow [media]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Pnzd9V4eM[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWAJjbntrAE[/media] Coldplaying Charity Club Tour Merchandise. All proceeds go to Oxfam Unwrapped. Check out the shop for more items and other colours.

09-06-2008, 05:42 PM	#2
Bonus_mosher THE BUCKLANNND Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,051 My Mood: Location: Sunderland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	I got two confirmation emails on two different email accounts. we've been waiting for a few days to hear back from this. but nothing on my end. __________________ P i l o t v i e w F T W ™  - Tumblr - @ J.A.M.I.E Stop it! I don't have gay jungle fever!.

09-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I doubt anyone who doesn't work for the BBC will get in. I went on the website at 10.25 and there was no mention of the concert. I kept hitting "refresh" and at about 10.28 the website completely crashed - couldn't get back on to it until over an hour later, by wihch time there was no point trying. Just another Beeb swizz __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"

09-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#5
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well that goes to show how useless they are then - I didn't bother trying in the end because it initially said you had to be in the first 250. And who can stand by their phone all day? Don't they realise people have jobs to go to? We're not all BBC "stars" paid millions of pounds a year for 2 hours work per week. I can hardly say to my pupils - "You're not allowed your mobile phones on but I am, 'cos I'm waiting for a call from the BBC!" __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"

09-06-2008, 06:33 PM	#7
crazyduckette ...they're just spies Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,741 Location: Brighton, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Do they let you know by phone?? Cos I just got a withheld call that I missed.... ahahaha. If that was the BBC telling me I'd won, then I'm f*ked. Was probably just a prank call. goes insane wondering if it was bbc* __________________ http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7...dorable0iz.gif no, thank YOU Jonny

09-06-2008, 06:14 PM	#4
dfective Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 88 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I managed to order two 15 minutes after they went online, but even though it was stated on the Coldplaying site that they would be first come, first serve, the BBC website stated instead that they would be allocated at random. Basically, if you got a confirmation email then you have just as much chance as everyone else of winning, however there are only a handful of tickets available so the odds of winning these are probably the equivilent of getting three numbers coming up on the lottery. Possible, but extremely unlikely. Good luck to everyone anyway on this... as far as I'm aware they will call you if you have won instead of sending out emails so make sure you're sitting by your phones at all times as they have said on the website that if they can't get in contact with you they'll call another randomally selected entrant instead.

09-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
jimbosmith300 Coldplayer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The BBC site at the time did say that the first 250 entries would win I managed to submit after 8 mins

09-06-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It would be typical of the BBC's arrogance to give you one chance to pick up the phone. Honestly, crazyduckette, I wouldn't stress about it. That audience will be full of BBC employees. (Great username by the way!) __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"

09-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#9
Bonus_mosher THE BUCKLANNND Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,051 My Mood: Location: Sunderland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	the terms of condictions clearly state, that you are NOT eligible for tickets if you work for the BBC __________________ P i l o t v i e w F T W ™  - Tumblr - @ J.A.M.I.E Stop it! I don't have gay jungle fever!.

09-06-2008, 06:42 PM	#10
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by dfective;2383800 I managed to order two 15 minutes after they went online, but even though it was stated on the Coldplaying site that they would be first come, first serve, the BBC website stated instead that they would be allocated at random. When I was on the site it said first come first served (and that is their standard procedure at the BBC I think). Quote: Originally Posted by dfective;2383800 Good luck to everyone anyway on this... as far as I'm aware they will call you if you have won instead of sending out emails so make sure you're sitting by your phones at all times as they have said on the website that if they can't get in contact with you they'll call another randomally selected entrant instead. Why do you think they'd phone? I'd say the most likely would be that they'll send an email asking you to confirm you want the tickets, and if they don't get a reply they'll use the phone as a last resort. Calling 250 people as opposed to emailing them makes no sense at all in this day and age, but you seem pretty certain so...? In any case they're not going to give your tickets to someone else just because you happen to miss a phone call. And three numbers on the lottery? I play one line a week and have had four in the last year. And one lot of four numbers that won me...£35 lol. So stay very hopeful people!

09-06-2008, 08:06 PM	#11
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Age Six Racer;2383846 the terms of condictions clearly state, that you are NOT eligible for tickets if you work for the BBC I'm sure those were the T & C's for that Blue Peter competition that they faked... and all the ones on Radio 1... and I'm sure it's organised by the same department that rigged all those phone votes... __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"

09-06-2008, 08:07 PM	#12
Bonus_mosher THE BUCKLANNND Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,051 My Mood: Location: Sunderland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	really?? that better not be the case here or I will be MAJORLY pissed off! __________________ P i l o t v i e w F T W ™  - Tumblr - @ J.A.M.I.E Stop it! I don't have gay jungle fever!.

09-06-2008, 08:12 PM	#13
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Age Six Racer;2384009 really?? that better not be the case here or I will be MAJORLY pissed off! I admire your faith, Age Six Racer, and I hope I'm wrong, but I've become very cynical about these things after all of the recent scandals. And just reading the posts on here it sounds as though the Beeb has moved the goalposts several times. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you though! __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"

09-06-2008, 08:18 PM	#14
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,810 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	if they're ringing I'm screwed. my mobile has to stay off and in my drawer when I'm working __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

09-06-2008, 08:21 PM	#15
Bonus_mosher THE BUCKLANNND Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,051 My Mood: Location: Sunderland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	thank you! I got my application in 4 minutes after half past so I'm just hoping and paraying that I win! thought now you mention it, I wouldn't put it past the Beeb to do this! The only way I'll believe they're innocent is if some people off here, if not myself, get tickets! __________________ P i l o t v i e w F T W ™  - Tumblr - @ J.A.M.I.E Stop it! I don't have gay jungle fever!.