I paid the money, because I want to see Coldplay. I'm not complaining about the ticket price. Although talking about 'a band of their status' is a bit silly. And the point about us showing them a bit of gratitude for just playing is ludicrous.

 

But none of that is relevant. The fact is, Coldplay or no Coldplay, having a standing area is widely considered to be better. For good reason. Now, why they decided to forgo having both seats and standing for just seats is beyond me. And I think that if fans want standing, which has a far better atmosphere, even if you're sitting behind it, they should perhaps consider their fans' interests. What is wrong with thinking that?

 

its not ludicrous. without Coldplay, we wouldn't have any of this, another band maybe but it wouldn't be the same. they didn't have to get back together and create a new album. and they definitely didn't have to do such a big tour. it doesn't hurt to show some appreciation of the hardwork they will be putting in.

 

as for the standing issue itself, who's to say its Coldplay's decision? in today's litigatious climate, it could quite easily be the promoter or the venues decision. someone has to do a risk assessment based on the individual event, and with Chris running into the audience on the last shows that could well be a factor.

having seen how well mobbed Take That were at their shows with floor seating, I can easily imagine it would be uncontrollable in a free standing area.

at the end of the day, they have to come up with a solution which satisfies all parties. they can't please everyone.

The fact is, Coldplay or no Coldplay, having a standing area is widely considered to be better. For good reason. Now, why they decided to forgo having both seats and standing for just seats is beyond me. And I think that if fans want standing, which has a far better atmosphere, even if you're sitting behind it, they should perhaps consider their fans' interests. What is wrong with thinking that?

 

Completely agree, still can't get my head round it. People who want to stand get standing tickets, people who like their personal space and want to sit can do that too! WHY NOT HAVE STANDING AND SEATS??? It makes no sense!

Can we not just accept that it is the way it is, and that there is only seating, get over it and if you don't want to sit then don't go and if you do then do?

 

But to be honest, having my own little bit of space and standing up nonetheless seems a small price to pay for the fact that I'm going to see my favourite band on the planet, no?

I guess it's different for you guys "across the pond" :-) but here in the US every time I've seen Coldplay (3 separate occasions) the venues were all seated. However, it's not like anyone actually sat down at all, and the atmosphere in the room was still completely amazing. Coldplay are particularly good at making a large arena feel as intimate as a small venue, so whether there are seats or standing room, all the boys really want is for you to have a good time. This isn't to say I dislike shows that are standing room only, because they do have their advantages. But seriously, seeing Coldplay live at all completely surpasses any of that. I would much rather see Coldplay from a seat a million rows back than not at all.

I guess it's different for you guys "across the pond" :-) but here in the US every time I've seen Coldplay (3 separate occasions) the venues were all seated. However, it's not like anyone actually sat down at all, and the atmosphere in the room was still completely amazing. Coldplay are particularly good at making a large arena feel as intimate as a small venue, so whether there are seats or standing room, all the boys really want is for you to have a good time. This isn't to say I dislike shows that are standing room only, because they do have their advantages. But seriously, seeing Coldplay live at all completely surpasses any of that. I would much rather see Coldplay from a seat a million rows back than not at all.

 

Great post my friend..... great post :D

Risk assessment? Pfft. They are hardly a heavy rock band :rolleyes:

 

Gratitude for playing? It's their job! it's what they are paid to do, i'm sure the money they get from the fans is enough gratitude. :rolleyes:

 

I'm sorry but it won't be half as good sat down, and anyone that thinks otherwise obviosuly hasn't been to a proper gig.. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Are you still whinging.

Are you still whinging.

 

How can you be a true coldplay fan if your not annoyed about this? You must have been to westlife concerts all your life :dozey:

I paid the money, because I want to see Coldplay. I'm not complaining about the ticket price. Although talking about 'a band of their status' is a bit silly. And the point about us showing them a bit of gratitude for just playing is ludicrous.

 

But none of that is relevant. The fact is, Coldplay or no Coldplay, having a standing area is widely considered to be better. For good reason. Now, why they decided to forgo having both seats and standing for just seats is beyond me. And I think that if fans want standing, which has a far better atmosphere, even if you're sitting behind it, they should perhaps consider their fans' interests. What is wrong with thinking that?

 

I agree...they don't seem to have the fans' interests at heart.... with seats...it is basically IMPOSSIBLE to get seats at the front because of the whole ticketing process. It gets my goat that I am stuck somewhere really far away, while some corporate hospitality wankers are going to be in the front row with a VIP package, and they're not even that into being there most probably.

 

When there is standing, its obviously going to be the people waiting all day to see their favourite band and be at the front supporting them with all their might. Im disappointed.... Obviously I'm happy I got a ticket...but Im gonna need some binoculars :(

Risk assessment? Pfft. They are hardly a heavy rock band :rolleyes:

 

Gratitude for playing? It's their job! it's what they are paid to do, i'm sure the money they get from the fans is enough gratitude. :rolleyes:

 

I'm sorry but it won't be half as good sat down, and anyone that thinks otherwise obviosuly hasn't been to a proper gig.. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

 

 

every event has to have a risk assessment. even your local book signing with your local author with just 10 people attending has to have one.

 

 

and as to going to a proper gig, would you count Coldplay Mountford Hall 2002, MEN Arena 2003 & 2005, Bolton Reebok 2005 as proper gigs? :kiss:

I agree...they don't seem to have the fans' interests at heart.... with seats...it is basically IMPOSSIBLE to get seats at the front because of the whole ticketing process. It gets my goat that I am stuck somewhere really far away, while some corporate hospitality wankers are going to be in the front row with a VIP package, and they're not even that into being there most probably.

 

When there is standing, its obviously going to be the people waiting all day to see their favourite band and be at the front supporting them with all their might. Im disappointed.... Obviously I'm happy I got a ticket...but Im gonna need some binoculars :(

 

Mimi's not a corporate bod, and she has front centre block 11th row tickets which she bought this morning

every event has to have a risk assessment. even your local book signing with your local author with just 10 people attending has to have one.

 

 

and as to going to a proper gig, would you count Coldplay Mountford Hall 2002, MEN Arena 2003 & 2005, Bolton Reebok 2005 as proper gigs? :kiss:

 

Depends if you were standing?

I think you Europeans are spoiled for having standing shows in the past ...... lol. I would love seeing Coldplay standing, sitting, or lying on the ground.

Depends if you were standing?

 

2002 - stood at the front in touching distance of guy

2003 - stood at the front, not quite at the barrier

2005 - sat

lying on the ground.

 

nice concept :D they could perform on a floating stage above you

Mimi's not a corporate bod, and she has front centre block 11th row tickets which she bought this morning

 

ah...sorry.... I guess I'm kinda referring to O2 the most.

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When there is standing, its obviously going to be the people waiting all day to see their favourite band and be at the front supporting them with all their might. Im disappointed.... Obviously I'm happy I got a ticket...but Im gonna need some binoculars :(

 

I agree. It seems ridiculous. Having standing is a lot fairer for the fans, instead of stupid set seat numbers like in a cinema. :rolleyes: It means that everyone has an equal chance of getting to a good place near the front..

I think you Europeans are spoiled for having standing shows in the past ...... lol. I would love seeing Coldplay standing, sitting, or lying on the ground.

 

That's sounds even more ridiculous than coldplay not having standing.

 

It's about the atmosphere you get from being in a crowd, the hype, the movement, it's such an adrenaline rush..

 

People that have never stood up at a gig have missed out big time.

nice concept :D they could perform on a floating stage above you

 

Hahahaha.... I guess we can expect something like that on their next tour in 2013!

I just feel like I'm gonna be sat around people who probably aren't even that into them......when you queue to be at the front, you're with all the hardcore fans and it's just better.

 

When I went to Muse at the RAH last month, it was a bit like that. Me and Steph were seated (seats were all that we could get) next to and behind some people who didn't even know a song, or look like they were remotely enjoying it.... looking pissed off when we were jumping around to the songs.

I guess its just the appeal of Coldplay these days...they seem to be just taken over by the demands of their record company. or Chris... who knows..

2002 - stood at the front in touching distance of guy

2003 - stood at the front, not quite at the barrier

2005 - sat

 

So when you were sat down in 2005, was that just as good as the 2002 & 2003 ones? Being at the barrier? In touching distance of guy?

 

Surely it was better to stand..

That's sounds even more ridiculous than coldplay not having standing.

 

It's about the atmosphere you get from being in a crowd, the hype, the movement, it's such an adrenaline rush..

 

People that have never stood up at a gig have missed out big time.

 

Let me point out that I agree that standing is better than having ticketed seats (which by the way, no one sits in anyway). But I just have to say, I find it impossible to complain about seeing Coldplay at all. Me + Coldplay in the same room = pure happiness. There are no downsides to that.

I actually preferred sat down because I'm only little. In 2002 had to cling to the barrier for dear life with Ian stood protecting me. Still got battered as people further back tried to push their way to the front.

 

2003, we didn't make it to the barrier, so I ended up separated from Ian. Some drunken oaf kept leaning on me trying to see better so I nearly got knocked off my feet & trampled on.

 

2005 - 3 shows. all seated. was able to see as was higher than stage level. didn't get jumped on, squashed or trampled on. had plenty of space to dance/jump up and down.

I just feel like I'm gonna be sat around people who probably aren't even that into them......when you queue to be at the front, you're with all the hardcore fans and it's just better.

 

When I went to Muse at the RAH last month, it was a bit like that. Me and Steph were seated (seats were all that we could get) next to and behind some people who didn't even know a song, or look like they were remotely enjoying it.... looking pissed off when we were jumping around to the songs.

I guess its just the appeal of Coldplay these days...they seem to be just taken over by the demands of their record company. or Chris... who knows..

 

 

I saw Muse at Earl's court standing, it was immense.. but only managed to get seating tickets for manchester, and the same thing happened to me.. being stuck at the back with people seemed like they hadn't even heard of muse, and a dead atmosphere.

 

Every coldplay gig I've been too (and there has been quite a few) I have always stood, I can't imagine not standing :confused:

I actually preferred sat down because I'm only little. In 2002 had to cling to the barrier for dear life with Ian stood protecting me. Still got battered as people further back tried to push their way to the front.

 

2003, we didn't make it to the barrier, so I ended up separated from Ian. Some drunken oaf kept leaning on me trying to see better so I nearly got knocked off my feet & trampled on.

 

2005 - 3 shows. all seated. was able to see as was higher than stage level. didn't get jumped on, squashed or trampled on. had plenty of space to dance/jump up and down.

 

Hahaha, I have the same problem at standing shows since I'm so short! I try and use it to my advantage though... like people will feel bad for being in front of me since I'm so little, so they let me go in front of them since it's not like I'm going to block their view anyway. I try and repeat that all the way until I get to the front row. Hahaha :D