Paul, Come To Australia
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audi:
My interactions with both moptops and graystoke have not always been the most positive, but I can surely say that they make a damn good argument. If moptop's sources are accurate, how could you not understand the frustration, the letdown, the slight? And... ...so nice to see ya' again, FrankieJ!
Thanks, bro!
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Some great posts in here!!! That would be great if we all made it to Japan and in a group, worked out where Paul's car drives into the venue, and asked him why he's not coming to Australia!
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Barrie Marshall told me they are currently scheduling a trip.... They said he has a lot going on between Japan and Christmas so next year.... Don't get mad at me! I was just saying that not to get overworked, or in public. He's coming. They said they're scheduling the trip. Not this year, I do not have any specific information, but they said he is coming.
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FrankieJ:
graystoke:
KingMacca:
I've a feeling Australia is next. Say what you want, Moptops. Stop being so miserable. You're not going to get anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot.
Says the man who lives in a city and country where McCartney tours more than he has tepid, squishy vegetarian dinners! Moptops has access to some very accurate sources and is more of an optimist than you'll ever know. He is devastated and angry this time round as an Australian tour makes more sense off the back of a Japanese tour. His info is McCartney is not going to be touring Australia this year. So once again, Moptops, being the passionate fan that he is, is going to travel overseas to see him perform. You, on the other hand, are more likely to complain about and not travel to Philadelphia see to him! Australia deserves better from Paul. As does Denmark. To cancel and not return another time is quite within his right. Its the lack of respect for his fans and the frankly pitiful PR spin and excuses offered up that offends. Not only does he indulge in the most appalling revisionism of Beatles history he is a complete hypocrite. Did he cancel Madrid? No. Did he forgo playing in NYC immediately after 9/11? No, he played a benefit concert weeks later. Did he reschedule after using a bombing in Bali as an excuse to cancel his Melbourne show? No. Apparently, he felt he couldn't play as it would be an insult to memory of those who died. THAT'S the insult!!
It?s why I come on here less often. Because people attacked me for posting about how I?d like Paul to play a show for his home country as part of the Out There tour. It?s funny because the only people who attacked me, just happened to be seeing Paul multiple times this summer. So, I feel for you, Moptops. Just keep posting what you like. You?re not breaking any rules. I happen to think you?re a good guy who just wants to enjoy Paul as much as others have on here and it?s just frustrating. Nothing wrong with having passion. I think the problem is that, so far, the tour is quite disproportionate. There are too many dates in one country, and not enough elsewhere. I hope he does a few more Euro gigs near Christmas to make up for the appallingly small amount he?s played there this summer. And I won?t put the hopes up of Aussies on here? but I really have my fingers crossed for you guys. If I were an ageing multi-millionaire rockstar, I?d be playing for the fans all over the world just out of gratitude and for fun? not because it makes the most money in certain places. Everyone on here deserves to see Paul, no matter where they?re from. There should be no fan hierarchy, because sometimes it feels like that on here.
Great post. I live in New Mexico, which is in the USA, but it practically another country. McCartney plays markets that are 400 or 500 miles away. He played here before, why can't he do one more show here? I complain because I AM a fan! If I wasn't a fan, or was a casual fan, I wouldn't give a hoot. But I am getting there. Someone with McCartney's money can do a concert in New Mexico and take a pay cut for ONE night, and only make $1 million instead of $2 million. But business is business. But I understand and feel moptops' frustration. The argument is always "If your a fan, spend the money to go see Paul in another market." I've DONE that seven times! I'm not doing it ever again.
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KingMacca:
Barrie Marshall told me they are currently scheduling a trip.... They said he has a lot going on between Japan and Christmas so next year.... Don't get mad at me! I was just saying that not to get overworked, or in public. He's coming. They said they're scheduling the trip. Not this year, I do not have any specific information, but they said he is coming.
wow thats amazing how do you know Paul's Promoter?
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Hi everyone, Kingmacca Sorry if I should know this but who Is Barrie Marshall and What is his connection to the tour? Moptops Are you 100 percent certain the tour won't visit Australia? I'm considering A Japan trip that I can't really afford mainly because Of what you have been saying. Cheers, Andrew.
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Andrewhh:
Hi everyone, Kingmacca: Sorry if I should know this but who Is Barrie Marshall and What is his connection to the tour? Moptops: Are you 100 percent certain the tour won't visit Australia? I'm considering A Japan trip that I can't really afford mainly because Of what you have been saying. Cheers, Andrew.
Barry Marshall is his promoter well his UK one has been for a long time. This is his company http://www.marshall-arts.com
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Thanks Grorr76!
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RMartinez:
FrankieJ:
graystoke:
KingMacca:
I've a feeling Australia is next. Say what you want, Moptops. Stop being so miserable. You're not going to get anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot.
Says the man who lives in a city and country where McCartney tours more than he has tepid, squishy vegetarian dinners! Moptops has access to some very accurate sources and is more of an optimist than you'll ever know. He is devastated and angry this time round as an Australian tour makes more sense off the back of a Japanese tour. His info is McCartney is not going to be touring Australia this year. So once again, Moptops, being the passionate fan that he is, is going to travel overseas to see him perform. You, on the other hand, are more likely to complain about and not travel to Philadelphia see to him! Australia deserves better from Paul. As does Denmark. To cancel and not return another time is quite within his right. Its the lack of respect for his fans and the frankly pitiful PR spin and excuses offered up that offends. Not only does he indulge in the most appalling revisionism of Beatles history he is a complete hypocrite. Did he cancel Madrid? No. Did he forgo playing in NYC immediately after 9/11? No, he played a benefit concert weeks later. Did he reschedule after using a bombing in Bali as an excuse to cancel his Melbourne show? No. Apparently, he felt he couldn't play as it would be an insult to memory of those who died. THAT'S the insult!!
It?s why I come on here less often. Because people attacked me for posting about how I?d like Paul to play a show for his home country as part of the Out There tour. It?s funny because the only people who attacked me, just happened to be seeing Paul multiple times this summer. So, I feel for you, Moptops. Just keep posting what you like. You?re not breaking any rules. I happen to think you?re a good guy who just wants to enjoy Paul as much as others have on here and it?s just frustrating. Nothing wrong with having passion. I think the problem is that, so far, the tour is quite disproportionate. There are too many dates in one country, and not enough elsewhere. I hope he does a few more Euro gigs near Christmas to make up for the appallingly small amount he?s played there this summer. And I won?t put the hopes up of Aussies on here? but I really have my fingers crossed for you guys. If I were an ageing multi-millionaire rockstar, I?d be playing for the fans all over the world just out of gratitude and for fun? not because it makes the most money in certain places. Everyone on here deserves to see Paul, no matter where they?re from. There should be no fan hierarchy, because sometimes it feels like that on here.
Great post. I live in New Mexico, which is in the USA, but it practically another country. McCartney plays markets that are 400 or 500 miles away. He played here before, why can't he do one more show here? I complain because I AM a fan! If I wasn't a fan, or was a casual fan, I wouldn't give a hoot. But I am getting there. Someone with McCartney's money can do a concert in New Mexico and take a pay cut for ONE night, and only make $1 million instead of $2 million. But business is business. But I understand and feel moptops' frustration. The argument is always "If your a fan, spend the money to go see Paul in another market." I've DONE that seven times! I'm not doing it ever again.
I get the frustration from folks about not getting to see Paul. What got me the other day was somebody basically suggesting Paul should go to hell. That was way too much overkill there.
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RMartinez:
FrankieJ:
graystoke:
KingMacca:
I've a feeling Australia is next. Say what you want, Moptops. Stop being so miserable. You're not going to get anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot.
Says the man who lives in a city and country where McCartney tours more than he has tepid, squishy vegetarian dinners! Moptops has access to some very accurate sources and is more of an optimist than you'll ever know. He is devastated and angry this time round as an Australian tour makes more sense off the back of a Japanese tour. His info is McCartney is not going to be touring Australia this year. So once again, Moptops, being the passionate fan that he is, is going to travel overseas to see him perform. You, on the other hand, are more likely to complain about and not travel to Philadelphia see to him! Australia deserves better from Paul. As does Denmark. To cancel and not return another time is quite within his right. Its the lack of respect for his fans and the frankly pitiful PR spin and excuses offered up that offends. Not only does he indulge in the most appalling revisionism of Beatles history he is a complete hypocrite. Did he cancel Madrid? No. Did he forgo playing in NYC immediately after 9/11? No, he played a benefit concert weeks later. Did he reschedule after using a bombing in Bali as an excuse to cancel his Melbourne show? No. Apparently, he felt he couldn't play as it would be an insult to memory of those who died. THAT'S the insult!!
It?s why I come on here less often. Because people attacked me for posting about how I?d like Paul to play a show for his home country as part of the Out There tour. It?s funny because the only people who attacked me, just happened to be seeing Paul multiple times this summer. So, I feel for you, Moptops. Just keep posting what you like. You?re not breaking any rules. I happen to think you?re a good guy who just wants to enjoy Paul as much as others have on here and it?s just frustrating. Nothing wrong with having passion. I think the problem is that, so far, the tour is quite disproportionate. There are too many dates in one country, and not enough elsewhere. I hope he does a few more Euro gigs near Christmas to make up for the appallingly small amount he?s played there this summer. And I won?t put the hopes up of Aussies on here? but I really have my fingers crossed for you guys. If I were an ageing multi-millionaire rockstar, I?d be playing for the fans all over the world just out of gratitude and for fun? not because it makes the most money in certain places. Everyone on here deserves to see Paul, no matter where they?re from. There should be no fan hierarchy, because sometimes it feels like that on here.
Great post. I live in New Mexico, which is in the USA, but it practically another country. McCartney plays markets that are 400 or 500 miles away. He played here before, why can't he do one more show here? I complain because I AM a fan! If I wasn't a fan, or was a casual fan, I wouldn't give a hoot. But I am getting there. Someone with McCartney's money can do a concert in New Mexico and take a pay cut for ONE night, and only make $1 million instead of $2 million. But business is business. But I understand and feel moptops' frustration. The argument is always "If your a fan, spend the money to go see Paul in another market." I've DONE that seven times! I'm not doing it ever again.
Thats a huge call saying moptops has very accurate sources. I work in the media so I know all about sources. This is the internet I could say I am friends with one of paul's staff and no one could dispute that. By the way im not thats just an example. Unless you work for the promoter in Australia or are to level in the industry. I highly doubt these sources. Negotiations are extremely secret so much so that the local media here have got it wrong many times about a McCartney tour. They themselves have only been speculating. I personally wouldn't be booking a trip to Japan based upon unconfirmed sources. But hey that is just me each to there own I guess.
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grorr76:
RMartinez:
FrankieJ:
graystoke:
KingMacca:
I've a feeling Australia is next. Say what you want, Moptops. Stop being so miserable. You're not going to get anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot.
Says the man who lives in a city and country where McCartney tours more than he has tepid, squishy vegetarian dinners! Moptops has access to some very accurate sources and is more of an optimist than you'll ever know. He is devastated and angry this time round as an Australian tour makes more sense off the back of a Japanese tour. His info is McCartney is not going to be touring Australia this year. So once again, Moptops, being the passionate fan that he is, is going to travel overseas to see him perform. You, on the other hand, are more likely to complain about and not travel to Philadelphia see to him! Australia deserves better from Paul. As does Denmark. To cancel and not return another time is quite within his right. Its the lack of respect for his fans and the frankly pitiful PR spin and excuses offered up that offends. Not only does he indulge in the most appalling revisionism of Beatles history he is a complete hypocrite. Did he cancel Madrid? No. Did he forgo playing in NYC immediately after 9/11? No, he played a benefit concert weeks later. Did he reschedule after using a bombing in Bali as an excuse to cancel his Melbourne show? No. Apparently, he felt he couldn't play as it would be an insult to memory of those who died. THAT'S the insult!!
It?s why I come on here less often. Because people attacked me for posting about how I?d like Paul to play a show for his home country as part of the Out There tour. It?s funny because the only people who attacked me, just happened to be seeing Paul multiple times this summer. So, I feel for you, Moptops. Just keep posting what you like. You?re not breaking any rules. I happen to think you?re a good guy who just wants to enjoy Paul as much as others have on here and it?s just frustrating. Nothing wrong with having passion. I think the problem is that, so far, the tour is quite disproportionate. There are too many dates in one country, and not enough elsewhere. I hope he does a few more Euro gigs near Christmas to make up for the appallingly small amount he?s played there this summer. And I won?t put the hopes up of Aussies on here? but I really have my fingers crossed for you guys. If I were an ageing multi-millionaire rockstar, I?d be playing for the fans all over the world just out of gratitude and for fun? not because it makes the most money in certain places. Everyone on here deserves to see Paul, no matter where they?re from. There should be no fan hierarchy, because sometimes it feels like that on here.
Great post. I live in New Mexico, which is in the USA, but it practically another country. McCartney plays markets that are 400 or 500 miles away. He played here before, why can't he do one more show here? I complain because I AM a fan! If I wasn't a fan, or was a casual fan, I wouldn't give a hoot. But I am getting there. Someone with McCartney's money can do a concert in New Mexico and take a pay cut for ONE night, and only make $1 million instead of $2 million. But business is business. But I understand and feel moptops' frustration. The argument is always "If your a fan, spend the money to go see Paul in another market." I've DONE that seven times! I'm not doing it ever again.
Thats a huge call saying moptops has very accurate sources. I work in the media so I know all about sources. This is the internet I could say I am friends with one of paul's staff and no one could dispute that. By the way im not thats just an example. Unless you work for the promoter in Australia or are to level in the industry. I highly doubt these sources. Negotiations are extremely secret so much so that the local media here have got it wrong many times about a McCartney tour. They themselves have only been speculating. I personally wouldn't be booking a trip to Japan based upon unconfirmed sources. But hey that is just me each to there own I guess.
I work in media too, and I have to say I have 2 or 3 very good sources: overseas and local (promoters). In the past they have been spot on accurate each time. I guess at the moment there is so much chat flying around - espousing all types of theories, that nobody can say for certain what is happening.
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Andrewhh:
Hi everyone, Kingmacca: Sorry if I should know this but who Is Barrie Marshall and What is his connection to the tour? Moptops: Are you 100 percent certain the tour won't visit Australia? I'm considering A Japan trip that I can't really afford mainly because Of what you have been saying. Cheers, Andrew.
Andrew, the situation is we have a few theories put up now with people citing "reliable sources." Me included. I don't doubt they are all reliable, but they differ. He is definitely not coming to Australia this year. Now there is talk of 2014. I'm planning a trip to Japan, but please - I'm only sharing what i am hearing. If you want to go to Japan or want to hold off, you must decide. Don't let me sway your decision either way, my friend. Australia has had rumours/talk of a tour each year since 2002!!!
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Hey Guys, I think we need a little cooling off!!! Look nobody in the world wants to see Paul in concert in Australia more than I do!! I've been a fan since 1963!!! But it is not going to endear Australia to the "powers that Be" to be discourteous and rude. There is no need to be rude to our fellow fans either. If Paul doesn't choose to tour here there is very little we can do about it. It would be a huge disappointment to me personally as I am not in the position to travel overseas to see him even though I would do it in a heartbeat if I could afford it. I am the eternal optimist and I just hope we can have a tour here to show Paul just how great our Country is but if it doesn't happen, que sera sera. Let's just be nice to one another. Let it Be Cheers Chrissie
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I'm cool. I wish Paul all the best. Maybe in 2014 he will tour Australia and do a show in New Mexico. Who knows? I'm getting on with my life until then! And enjoying reports, videos, and photos here on this forum.
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moptops:
grorr76:
RMartinez:
FrankieJ:
graystoke:
KingMacca:
I've a feeling Australia is next. Say what you want, Moptops. Stop being so miserable. You're not going to get anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot.
Says the man who lives in a city and country where McCartney tours more than he has tepid, squishy vegetarian dinners! Moptops has access to some very accurate sources and is more of an optimist than you'll ever know. He is devastated and angry this time round as an Australian tour makes more sense off the back of a Japanese tour. His info is McCartney is not going to be touring Australia this year. So once again, Moptops, being the passionate fan that he is, is going to travel overseas to see him perform. You, on the other hand, are more likely to complain about and not travel to Philadelphia see to him! Australia deserves better from Paul. As does Denmark. To cancel and not return another time is quite within his right. Its the lack of respect for his fans and the frankly pitiful PR spin and excuses offered up that offends. Not only does he indulge in the most appalling revisionism of Beatles history he is a complete hypocrite. Did he cancel Madrid? No. Did he forgo playing in NYC immediately after 9/11? No, he played a benefit concert weeks later. Did he reschedule after using a bombing in Bali as an excuse to cancel his Melbourne show? No. Apparently, he felt he couldn't play as it would be an insult to memory of those who died. THAT'S the insult!!
It?s why I come on here less often. Because people attacked me for posting about how I?d like Paul to play a show for his home country as part of the Out There tour. It?s funny because the only people who attacked me, just happened to be seeing Paul multiple times this summer. So, I feel for you, Moptops. Just keep posting what you like. You?re not breaking any rules. I happen to think you?re a good guy who just wants to enjoy Paul as much as others have on here and it?s just frustrating. Nothing wrong with having passion. I think the problem is that, so far, the tour is quite disproportionate. There are too many dates in one country, and not enough elsewhere. I hope he does a few more Euro gigs near Christmas to make up for the appallingly small amount he?s played there this summer. And I won?t put the hopes up of Aussies on here? but I really have my fingers crossed for you guys. If I were an ageing multi-millionaire rockstar, I?d be playing for the fans all over the world just out of gratitude and for fun? not because it makes the most money in certain places. Everyone on here deserves to see Paul, no matter where they?re from. There should be no fan hierarchy, because sometimes it feels like that on here.
Great post. I live in New Mexico, which is in the USA, but it practically another country. McCartney plays markets that are 400 or 500 miles away. He played here before, why can't he do one more show here? I complain because I AM a fan! If I wasn't a fan, or was a casual fan, I wouldn't give a hoot. But I am getting there. Someone with McCartney's money can do a concert in New Mexico and take a pay cut for ONE night, and only make $1 million instead of $2 million. But business is business. But I understand and feel moptops' frustration. The argument is always "If your a fan, spend the money to go see Paul in another market." I've DONE that seven times! I'm not doing it ever again.
Thats a huge call saying moptops has very accurate sources. I work in the media so I know all about sources. This is the internet I could say I am friends with one of paul's staff and no one could dispute that. By the way im not thats just an example. Unless you work for the promoter in Australia or are to level in the industry. I highly doubt these sources. Negotiations are extremely secret so much so that the local media here have got it wrong many times about a McCartney tour. They themselves have only been speculating. I personally wouldn't be booking a trip to Japan based upon unconfirmed sources. But hey that is just me each to there own I guess.
I work in media too, and I have to say I have 2 or 3 very good sources: overseas and local (promoters). In the past they have been spot on accurate each time. I guess at the moment there is so much chat flying around - espousing all types of theories, that nobody can say for certain what is happening.
The truth of the matter is no one really knows its all speculation. It has been written about nearly every year for the past 10 years by supposed those in the know every time they were wrong. Im looking at you news limited papers.. Whatever happens will happen and we will hear in all likelihood via official channels. Rumours are rumours for a reason take them with a grain of salt.
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grorr76:
moptops:
grorr76:
RMartinez:
FrankieJ:
graystoke:
KingMacca:
I've a feeling Australia is next. Say what you want, Moptops. Stop being so miserable. You're not going to get anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot.
Says the man who lives in a city and country where McCartney tours more than he has tepid, squishy vegetarian dinners! Moptops has access to some very accurate sources and is more of an optimist than you'll ever know. He is devastated and angry this time round as an Australian tour makes more sense off the back of a Japanese tour. His info is McCartney is not going to be touring Australia this year. So once again, Moptops, being the passionate fan that he is, is going to travel overseas to see him perform. You, on the other hand, are more likely to complain about and not travel to Philadelphia see to him! Australia deserves better from Paul. As does Denmark. To cancel and not return another time is quite within his right. Its the lack of respect for his fans and the frankly pitiful PR spin and excuses offered up that offends. Not only does he indulge in the most appalling revisionism of Beatles history he is a complete hypocrite. Did he cancel Madrid? No. Did he forgo playing in NYC immediately after 9/11? No, he played a benefit concert weeks later. Did he reschedule after using a bombing in Bali as an excuse to cancel his Melbourne show? No. Apparently, he felt he couldn't play as it would be an insult to memory of those who died. THAT'S the insult!!
It?s why I come on here less often. Because people attacked me for posting about how I?d like Paul to play a show for his home country as part of the Out There tour. It?s funny because the only people who attacked me, just happened to be seeing Paul multiple times this summer. So, I feel for you, Moptops. Just keep posting what you like. You?re not breaking any rules. I happen to think you?re a good guy who just wants to enjoy Paul as much as others have on here and it?s just frustrating. Nothing wrong with having passion. I think the problem is that, so far, the tour is quite disproportionate. There are too many dates in one country, and not enough elsewhere. I hope he does a few more Euro gigs near Christmas to make up for the appallingly small amount he?s played there this summer. And I won?t put the hopes up of Aussies on here? but I really have my fingers crossed for you guys. If I were an ageing multi-millionaire rockstar, I?d be playing for the fans all over the world just out of gratitude and for fun? not because it makes the most money in certain places. Everyone on here deserves to see Paul, no matter where they?re from. There should be no fan hierarchy, because sometimes it feels like that on here.
Great post. I live in New Mexico, which is in the USA, but it practically another country. McCartney plays markets that are 400 or 500 miles away. He played here before, why can't he do one more show here? I complain because I AM a fan! If I wasn't a fan, or was a casual fan, I wouldn't give a hoot. But I am getting there. Someone with McCartney's money can do a concert in New Mexico and take a pay cut for ONE night, and only make $1 million instead of $2 million. But business is business. But I understand and feel moptops' frustration. The argument is always "If your a fan, spend the money to go see Paul in another market." I've DONE that seven times! I'm not doing it ever again.
Thats a huge call saying moptops has very accurate sources. I work in the media so I know all about sources. This is the internet I could say I am friends with one of paul's staff and no one could dispute that. By the way im not thats just an example. Unless you work for the promoter in Australia or are to level in the industry. I highly doubt these sources. Negotiations are extremely secret so much so that the local media here have got it wrong many times about a McCartney tour. They themselves have only been speculating. I personally wouldn't be booking a trip to Japan based upon unconfirmed sources. But hey that is just me each to there own I guess.
I work in media too, and I have to say I have 2 or 3 very good sources: overseas and local (promoters). In the past they have been spot on accurate each time. I guess at the moment there is so much chat flying around - espousing all types of theories, that nobody can say for certain what is happening.
The truth of the matter is no one really knows its all speculation. It has been written about nearly every year for the past 10 years by supposed those in the know every time they were wrong. Im looking at you news limited papers.. Whatever happens will happen and we will hear in all likelihood via official channels. Rumours are rumours for a reason take them with a grain of salt.
If indeed it is true that Paul is not coming to Australia, then that is really too bad. It makes so much sense for Oz to be part of his tour, especially since he's touring Japan. And, to be completely honest, I would have hoped he would foreground Australia ahead of Japan if there was a choice to be made, as he toured there ten years ago and canceled his shows in Australia. Who knows. I hope we all end up pleasantly surprised and he tours Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, etc. I've been to Australia several times, and will be heading back there this year. I love it. Hope the rumors prove wrong and you mob get to see Macca this year!
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Just had a quick look back and I can't believe this thread was started back in 2003. Ten years of campaigning... It's a little disheartening
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W.D. Stevens:
Just had a quick look back and I can't believe this thread was started back in 2003. Ten years of campaigning... It's a little disheartening
I know. My fingers hurt from all the typing!
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moptops:
Andrewhh:
Hi everyone, Kingmacca: Sorry if I should know this but who Is Barrie Marshall and What is his connection to the tour? Moptops: Are you 100 percent certain the tour won't visit Australia? I'm considering A Japan trip that I can't really afford mainly because Of what you have been saying. Cheers, Andrew.
Andrew, the situation is we have a few theories put up now with people citing "reliable sources." Me included. I don't doubt they are all reliable, but they differ. He is definitely not coming to Australia this year. Now there is talk of 2014. I'm planning a trip to Japan, but please - I'm only sharing what i am hearing. If you want to go to Japan or want to hold off, you must decide. Don't let me sway your decision either way, my friend. Australia has had rumours/talk of a tour each year since 2002!!!
Thanks very much for clarifying, moptops! I wish I had a crystal ball! I'm very aware of the annual rumours. I saw Paul in 1993 and can also remember the annual rumours from 1989-1993. I was one of the interstate people with tickets to the cancelled Melbourne concert in 2002, and I must admit that I went through a few years of being very disappointed with Paul - angry at times - about the implausible excuse given for cancelling. For a few years, I couldn't even listen to his records. But eventually I got over it, and all is forgiven. Apart from the money, which is a big issue, my greatest concern about going to Japan is that we can't be sure the concerts will go ahead until they actually do. For example, if I were Paul and the ongoing situation at Fukushima got a little bit worse, would I risk going to Tokyo or would I decide that it's "not the time for a party"? Cheers, Andrew.