busybeeburns Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Welcome to the thread for the above concert which can be used for all discussion prior to, during and after the gig. One thread one concert - should hopefully keep everyone organised and up-to-date with Coldplay on the road. Did you get tickets? Are you looking for tickets? Are you looking for ticket swaps? Need help/directions on getting to the concert? Not sure what the arrangements and rules are for the particular venue is? Are you just bloody excited? Do you have a review for the concert? Did you take any pictures... share them here! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coldplay announce New Zealand show http://www.3news.co.nz/Coldplay-announce-New-Zealand-show/tabid/418/articleID/84489/cat/707/Default.aspx http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10548275 http://www.stuff.co.nz/4794223a1860.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coldplay will visit New Zealand following their eleven arena shows in Australia next March, promoter Chugg Entertainment confirmed today. The band will play at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Wednesday 18 March 2009 with tickets going on sale to on Monday 22 December from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. The show will be part of their Viva La Vida world tour, in support of their new album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. New Zealand missed out on Coldplay's last world tour, rumoured to be because Auckland lacked a decent venue for them to perform in. They have performed here previously at the 2001 Big Day Out. Their last New Zealand performance was at the Auckland Showgrounds in 2003. Promoter Michael Chugg said: "Finally, fans can take a well deserved deep breath. The wait is over New Zealand. We will be bringing Coldplay’s Viva La Vida tour to Vector Arena next March and it’s going to be huge." Tickets to the show go on sale from Ticketmaster on Monday at 9am. However a pre-sale will be offered to Visa card holders from 9am local time on Friday 19 December and run through until 5pm on Saturday 20 December, unless tickets sell out earlier. Setlist: Life in Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Yellow Cemeteries of London Glass of Water 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put a Smile Upon Your Face (Techno Version) Talk (Techno Version) The Hardest Part (Chris and Will) Viva La Vida Lost! Green Eyes (Acoustic) Death Will Never Conquer I'm a Believer (Acoustic) Viva La Vida (remix interlude) Encore 1: Politik Lovers in Japan Death and All His Friends Encore 2: The Scientist Life in Technicolor ii The Escapist (outro) Photos: Videos: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=coldplay+auckland+18&aq=f Life in Technicolor [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJQ31p2k2Zc]YouTube - Coldplay - Life In Technicolor (Live at Vector Arena, Auckland, 18th March 2009)[/ame] Violet Hill [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6uQ4SCpqE8]YouTube - Coldplay - Violet Hill (Live at Vector Arena, Auckland, 18th March 2009)[/ame] Clocks In My Place Yellow [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nppfFpHXRQ]YouTube - Coldplay Auckland Wednesday Yellow[/ame] Cemeteries of London Glass of Water 42 Fix You [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAVnLIpyGp0]YouTube - Coldplay - Fix You - Live in Auckland, New Zealand, 18 March 2009[/ame] Strawberry Swing God Put a Smile Upon Your Face (Techno Version) Talk (Techno Version) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XspsD7ptH3Q]YouTube - Coldplay- Talk. Auckland, NZ. March18[/ame] The Hardest Part (Chris and Will) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxrJLTNCjF8&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Coldplay- the hardest part, viva la vida. Auckland, NZ. March18[/ame] Viva La Vida [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4SGxoSzBNY]YouTube - Coldplay - Viva La Vida (Live at Vector Arena, Auckland, 18th March 2009)[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsqjO2njB0o]YouTube - Coldplay - Viva La Vida closeups (Live at Vector Arena, Auckland, 18th March 2009)[/ame] Lost! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6cwVx3mjhA]YouTube - Coldplay - Lost! - Live in Auckland, New Zealand, 18 March 2009[/ame] Green Eyes (Acoustic) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLKrH1Oa4Mg]YouTube - Coldplay live Auckland (Green Eyes)[/ame] Death Will Never Conquer [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSpxL5kiBmo]YouTube - Coldplay live Auckland (Will Champion original and The monkeys cover)[/ame] I'm a Believer (Acoustic) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSpxL5kiBmo]YouTube - Coldplay live Auckland (Will Champion original and The monkeys cover)[/ame] Death Will Never Conquer Viva La Vida (remix interlude) -------------------------------------- Politik [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsVmhzHmG8M]YouTube - Coldplay - Politik part 1 - Live in Auckland, New Zealand, 18 March 2009[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-hzK43SRwg]YouTube - Coldplay - Politik part 2 - Live in Auckland, New Zealand, 18 March 2009[/ame] Lovers in Japan [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqlJWsTMIKU]YouTube - Lovers In Japan - Coldplay - Live In New Zealand[/ame] Death and All His Friends -------------------------------------- The Scientist [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpN-5uHlChg]YouTube - The Scientist - Coldplay Auckland 18 March 2009[/ame] Life in Technicolor ii The Escapist (outro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Awesome news, just seen it on the news this evening. I'll be there for sure, first chance to see them live. :) They missed us out last time due to no decent venue but now we have the new Vector Arena everyone who goes to Australia is coming here at the same time. VISA pre-sale on Friday. As for parking arrangements, when I've been to Vector I tend to park in the Downtown carpark. Bit of a walk I know but at least I know the car is safe, and I've always been with a mate so we grab something to eat at downtown beforehand anyway. What does anyone else do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckhamcrosses Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I took the bus into the Vector Arena (For Smashing Pumpkins/QOTSA) - from Onehunga, first time on Public transport for ages, and probably the last time, came out at 11.30 on a Saturday and there were no buses going back! had to take a taxi home . . . now I just park in Parnell and walk down . . public transport here is terrible . . still, have been listing to Viva la Vida all day . . . . . well happy about todays news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckhamcrosses Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ticket prices - NZ $99.90 - NZ $179.90 how does that compare to the rest of the tour/world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yeah public transport is terrible and it would be a nightmare getting back to Howick where I live at that time of night so much better to drive. Where did you see that price range? Bit more expensive than I expected. Thought the highest would be roughly $130 or so but it's still not too bad considering how one off this is living here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katienz Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I paid $140 Aus for gold seats, gggrrrrrrrrr now I am pi#$ed as we thought that COLDPLAY might over look NZ again, so we brought tickets to the aussie shows lol oh well i get a 10 day holiday out of it but now I am trying to convince hubby to also let us go to the Auckland show lol :laugh3::laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:Ticket prices - NZ $99.90 - NZ $179.90 how does that compare to the rest of the tour/world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman3k Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I can maybe afford $99 (juusst), but not $179. And I hate GA. And shitty seats. So let's hope $99 or close to will buy a half decent seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurazstar Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 yes, finally. I thought we were going to be passed again. Apparently there are rumours of a second show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 There will probably be a 2nd show. Usually these bands announce one show first but if it sells out really quickly (ie, Red Hot Chili Peppers sold out in minutes or something crazy) then they add a 2nd show the next day or something because of the high demand. I imagine this will get pretty close to selling out on Monday so there should be a 2nd one announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've never been to the arena............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Would a mod like to merge the 2 threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman3k Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 So how does one get in on the Visa presale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Register on https://www.visaentertainment.co.nz/Home.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've never been to the arena............. Do you need any directions or info mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Tickets acquired. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ah lucky you!! I have to wait until monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Do you need any directions or info mate? Nah i know where it is,just never been there for a concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ah lucky you!! I have to wait until monday. Ticketmaster internet pre-sale is Sunday (I think I said Saturday by mistake before) so get tickets then. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurazstar Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 got my tickets, not sure about the seats, i got the best i could get. :/ Anyone know the seats really well there? I got lower bowl, row p, seats 188 and 189 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Ticketmaster internet pre-sale is Sunday (I think I said Saturday by mistake before) so get tickets then. :) That's a no go,working all day..and working monday too....:thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katienz Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 :censored::censored::censored::censored: i wanna go ,i wanna go , oh yeah :laugh3: i am going to the show in aussie lol but still wanna go to the auckland one too :PTickets acquired. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleman18 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 All I can say is they must have sold a shit load of tickets in today's pre-sale because already a 2nd show the next day has been announced! Wouldn't have expected that until the first had at least been on general sale on Monday. got my tickets, not sure about the seats, i got the best i could get. :/ Anyone know the seats really well there? I got lower bowl, row p, seats 188 and 189 Lower bowl is best. Upper bowl is too high to see anything that well, especially if you are far back. Have a look at the venue map on ticketmaster and you can sort of work out where you are. If you see the numbers in the corner of each section, I believe they are the number of the seat at that end of the section. But the front row is actually K, not A so you are not too far back in row P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ah yeah,might need a third and a fourth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckhamcrosses Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Was in the upper bowl for the Foo Fighters . . . nose bleeds . . got GOLD tickets . . because I dont have to go to Aussie now . . . but then found out there is a second show! so will just grab standing GA's . . hope to get a digital recorder for christmas! a few shows up coming I have to record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman3k Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 These tickets are selling fast. Christmas has depleted me of literally all of my money so it looks like I'm forced to let this one pass by. Which sucks. But at least I have NIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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