Verona, Italy, Roman Amphitheatre, 25 June 2013 - ARCHIVE
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The venue seats 15,000 for concerts.
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THE VENUE WAS BUILT IN 30 AD, MAKING IT EVEN OLDER THAN THE COLISEUM, SO THS IS THE OLDEST VENUE PAUL HAS EVER PLAYED IN!!!!
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KingMacca:
The venue seats 15,000 for concerts.
I stand corrected. I thought if McCartney plays Las Cruces, that would be the smallest venue on the tour (30,000) but this is half the size. What an amazing place to see a concert!!
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I have a DVD of a 2003 Jamiroquai concert in Verona -- fantastic audience! Paul's gonna rock 'em.
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This has me thinking. I have read different stories about what Paul charges or is charging, ranging from $1 million to $3 million per show. I wonder if he has a sliding scale. For a venue that seats 15,000, certainly a crowd that size cannot generate $3 million like a 50,000 seat stadium.
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L'Arena di Verona è un posto magico, così come magico è Paul. Doveva prima o poi arrivare per farci un concerto. Non poteva farsi scappare questa unica, meravigliosa location....e io ci sarò!
....ma 3 giorni prima sarò anche a Varsavia! ;-)))))))))))
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The Arena ( this is the real italian name of the location) of Verona is a magic place. It isn't large so the sound is spectacular...great ancient roman architecture !
I' ll be there!
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harleyblues:
girl don't be silly! Im coming from US.. wonder if I can get from Warsaw to Verona than to Vienna?
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is it possible..
There is a Ryanair flight from Warsaw to Bologna on the 25Th morning It arrives in Bologna at 12.30 and from Bologna to Verona it's a 2 hours trip. I'll take that flight... And from Verona to Vienna you can take the train
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Ok, catching up with all:
SandraH:
what I learnt from Milan: if the concert is GA, don´t buy from crowdsurge in the pre-sale! you only get the information for your ticket, then you have to queue at the venue for getting your ticket very very late. in the meantime there are hundreds/thousands of people in another queue in front of the entrance, who already have their ticket (bought in the regular sale and already home printed)....
This can't be repeated enough. I now learn Milan was the same chaos as in Bologna one day earlier. They screwed us big time, the only time I had a really shitty view during one of his shows, and only because of their disorganisation. The most amateuristic troop I have ever experienced for a concert. Unheard of. While, with general admission, all could have been so perfect. Travelled from The Netherlands to Italy, queued since noon in the freezing cold, and ended at the back of the venue on my own without any of the fans I met. It was a disgrace. Mind, as soon as McCartney hit the stage with 'Magical Mystery Tour' I forgot all about it, and the shock-stunning additions of 'Come And Get It' and 'The Word'/'All You Need Is Love' made it one of the best McCartney concerts I ever saw. But, whatever you do: let them send you the tickets beforehand. Even if you have to pay let's say 20 bucks for it. Will Call/box office ('pick up tickets at venue') will screw you over big time in Italy I'm afraid.
harleyblues:
nobodytoldme:
In that same single week I'm already elsewhere... Gutted this is it.
c'mon buddy! cancel or sell what ever ticket!!~ let's rock with Macca & Co...
I know right! What are the odds this short spree would take place in the only few days I'm not free as a bird so far this year to leave everything behind and go on McCartney holiday... I would gladly axe every event, but that's a bit hard since we are talking about a potential week at no less than Glastonbury. I will only know for sure in late April. By then it's much too late for McCartney tickets. Plus since there is no advance notice, I'm stuck with work and not in the opportunity to catch proper seats tomorrow morning... (Why no one or two day advance... Then I could have fixed something...) It's not going to work out. I got lucky with 4 (!) EU 'On The Run' concert in 4 different countries with 4 perfect - ok, one not totally perfect as stated above - seats, so I'm not complaining. Just sucks to know I will miss one 'Letting Go'- or 'Come And Get It'-like addition, since that one will be gone before he's maybe coming back later this year, lol! Hey, I would gladly help you with any of your EU travel plans. Warsaw-Vienna will be 180 bucks with Air Berlin. Warsaw-Bologna (2 hours from Verona) about 170 dollars, if you travel on a certain date, or indeed as already suggested through Ryanair. Let me know!
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gianna:
harleyblues:
girl don't be silly! Im coming from US.. wonder if I can get from Warsaw to Verona than to Vienna?
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is it possible..
There is a Ryanair flight from Warsaw to Bologna on the 25Th morning It arrives in Bologna at 12.30 and from Bologna to Verona it's a 2 hours trip. I'll take that flight... And from Verona to Vienna you can take the train
how long does it take for the train..I need to be in Vienna on the 26th.. oh my .. for the 27th show~ than fly out to warsaw on the 28th...is is possible...I;m not from there~
Ok reading all this .. likely to ask more questions later...
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nobodytoldme:
Ok, catching up with all:
SandraH:
what I learnt from Milan: if the concert is GA, don´t buy from crowdsurge in the pre-sale! you only get the information for your ticket, then you have to queue at the venue for getting your ticket very very late. in the meantime there are hundreds/thousands of people in another queue in front of the entrance, who already have their ticket (bought in the regular sale and already home printed)....
This can't be repeated enough. I now learn Milan was the same chaos as in Bologna one day earlier. They screwed us big time, the only time I had a really sh**ty view during one of his shows, and only because of their disorganisation. The most amateuristic troop I have ever experienced for a concert. Unheard of. While, with general admission, all could have been so perfect. Travelled from The Netherlands to Italy, queued since noon in the freezing cold, and ended at the back of the venue on my own without any of the fans I met. It was a disgrace. Mind, as soon as McCartney hit the stage with 'Magical Mystery Tour' I forgot all about it, and the shock-stunning additions of 'Come And Get It' and 'The Word'/'All You Need Is Love' made it one of the best McCartney concerts I ever saw. But, whatever you do: let them send you the tickets beforehand. Even if you have to pay let's say 20 bucks for it. Will Call/box office ('pick up tickets at venue') will screw you over big time in Italy I'm afraid.
harleyblues:
nobodytoldme:
In that same single week I'm already elsewhere... Gutted this is it.
c'mon buddy! cancel or sell what ever ticket!!~ let's rock with Macca & Co...
I know right! What are the odds this short spree would take place in the only few days I'm not free as a bird so far this year to leave everything behind and go on McCartney holiday... I would gladly axe every event, but that's a bit hard since we are talking about a potential week at no less than Glastonbury. I will only know for sure in late April. By then it's much too late for McCartney tickets. Plus since there is no advance notice, I'm stuck with work and not in the opportunity to catch proper seats tomorrow morning... (Why no one or two day advance... Then I could have fixed something...) It's not going to work out. I got lucky with 4 (!) EU 'On The Run' concert in 4 different countries with 4 perfect - ok, one not totally perfect as stated above - seats, so I'm not complaining. Just sucks to know I will miss one 'Letting Go'- or 'Come And Get It'-like addition, since that one will be gone before he's maybe coming back later this year, lol! Hey, I would gladly help you with any of your EU travel plans. Warsaw-Vienna will be 180 bucks with Air Berlin. Warsaw-Bologna (2 hours from Verona) about 170 dollars, if you travel on a certain date, or indeed as already suggested through Ryanair. Let me know!
ahhhhhh
ops:
OK>>>> yep, Im confused on the travel...
verona has no airport...? gotta get back to vienna gotta be in Vienna on the 26th--
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I'm still impressed by how beautiful that theater is! What is the seating capacity? By the way, since this is not a regular arena or stadium, will they change the seating configuration and prices, as well as those special packages, such as Front Row and Hot Sound?
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5th-beatle:
I'm still impressed by how beautiful that theater is! What is the seating capacity? By the way, since this is not a regular arena or stadium, will they change the seating configuration and prices, as well as those special packages, such as Front Row and Hot Sound?
It seats 15,000 for concerts. I don't know about the packages. The theater was built in 30 AD!! I heard the acoustics are incredible and the audience is very enthusiastic, so it'll be a great show.
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I just adore Paul he couldn't have choosen a better place, small arena, great acoustic. Again, thank you Paul !
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RMartinez:
This has me thinking. I have read different stories about what Paul charges or is charging, ranging from $1 million to $3 million per show. I wonder if he has a sliding scale. For a venue that seats 15,000, certainly a crowd that size cannot generate $3 million like a 50,000 seat stadium.
Maybe Paul's staff required some biggert agreement than the tickets income. It's a major attraction for the city itself well worthy every price they needed to pay to book Paul.
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harleyblues:
nobodytoldme:
Ok, catching up with all:
SandraH:
what I learnt from Milan: if the concert is GA, don´t buy from crowdsurge in the pre-sale! you only get the information for your ticket, then you have to queue at the venue for getting your ticket very very late. in the meantime there are hundreds/thousands of people in another queue in front of the entrance, who already have their ticket (bought in the regular sale and already home printed)....
This can't be repeated enough. I now learn Milan was the same chaos as in Bologna one day earlier. They screwed us big time, the only time I had a really sh**ty view during one of his shows, and only because of their disorganisation. The most amateuristic troop I have ever experienced for a concert. Unheard of. While, with general admission, all could have been so perfect. Travelled from The Netherlands to Italy, queued since noon in the freezing cold, and ended at the back of the venue on my own without any of the fans I met. It was a disgrace. Mind, as soon as McCartney hit the stage with 'Magical Mystery Tour' I forgot all about it, and the shock-stunning additions of 'Come And Get It' and 'The Word'/'All You Need Is Love' made it one of the best McCartney concerts I ever saw. But, whatever you do: let them send you the tickets beforehand. Even if you have to pay let's say 20 bucks for it. Will Call/box office ('pick up tickets at venue') will screw you over big time in Italy I'm afraid.
harleyblues:
nobodytoldme:
In that same single week I'm already elsewhere... Gutted this is it.
c'mon buddy! cancel or sell what ever ticket!!~ let's rock with Macca & Co...
I know right! What are the odds this short spree would take place in the only few days I'm not free as a bird so far this year to leave everything behind and go on McCartney holiday... I would gladly axe every event, but that's a bit hard since we are talking about a potential week at no less than Glastonbury. I will only know for sure in late April. By then it's much too late for McCartney tickets. Plus since there is no advance notice, I'm stuck with work and not in the opportunity to catch proper seats tomorrow morning... (Why no one or two day advance... Then I could have fixed something...) It's not going to work out. I got lucky with 4 (!) EU 'On The Run' concert in 4 different countries with 4 perfect - ok, one not totally perfect as stated above - seats, so I'm not complaining. Just sucks to know I will miss one 'Letting Go'- or 'Come And Get It'-like addition, since that one will be gone before he's maybe coming back later this year, lol! Hey, I would gladly help you with any of your EU travel plans. Warsaw-Vienna will be 180 bucks with Air Berlin. Warsaw-Bologna (2 hours from Verona) about 170 dollars, if you travel on a certain date, or indeed as already suggested through Ryanair. Let me know!
ahhhhhh
ops:
OK>>>> yep, Im confused on the travel...
verona has no airport...? gotta get back to vienna gotta be in Vienna on the 26th--
http://www.aeroportoverona.it/en/voli/arrivi_giorno.asp i hope that helps
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the Ryan Air combination is a good idea!! for all the planners: all distances in Europe are possible to make in one week. flight from Warsaw to Bologna: 30 EUR train from Bologna to Verona: 9 EUR flight from Verona to Vienna: germanwings, 125 EUR
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Excuse the bitterness, but... Let me guess, still no information about seats, price categories or venue maps...?
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nobodytoldme:
Excuse the bitterness, but... Let me guess, still no information about seats, price categories or venue maps...?
pre-sale at 12 noon CET
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Hey Sir Paul!!! 150, 170 or 200 ? for a concert in Verona Italy
??? Do you know there's a crisis??? the tickets of 60 ? will be only 3-4000 only for 1 date?? Is was not better do it in a Stadium where the prices are more popoular and more young and old fans enjoying your music?? I know that you will not read this post but if somebody of your staff will read it please pass it to the Sir King.... a delused fan called Rosario Rox Bersanelli
Sorry for my english...but the sense of my words can to be understood easly...