Paul, Maida Vale, BBC 6 Music & Radio 2: 16th Oct 2013

[martinput]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/6music_paul_mccartney Free tickets Terms and conditions apply Tickets are not first-come-first-served, applications accepted up to Friday 27th September when pairs of tickets will be randomly allocated. Martin Update a second show for BBC Radio Two has been announced for the same day 16th October - details here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rr8bv/profiles/paul-mccartney http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=2731456#2731456

[martinput]

Earlier today Brian Ray tweeted:

I'm Psuper Psyched to be revealing #New songs live with Paul McCartney over the next days, weeks and months. #funtimes Stay tuned.

https://twitter.com/brianrayguitar Clearly this event is one 0f a series..... Martin

[martinput]

This show part of a week-long celebration of Maida Vale Studios hosted by Lauren Laverne: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n3zm0/features/6musiclive UK fans will be able to watch live on-line on the BBC Six music web-site and interact with the show:

Watch LIVE online! You can enjoy the best of 6 Music Live on the 6 Music website. Join Lauren Laverne at 10AM each morning to watch the show live from the Maida Vale studios. Go online to watch the show, join the live blog, or send your messages and photos to the programme.

Highlights to be shown on the BBC Red Button service:

It?s even on the telly! From Monday 14th October till Friday 18th, watch highlights of Lauren?s programme on BBC Red Button television. Press Red on your remote control on any BBC channel, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Martin

[thenightfish]

martinput:

Earlier today Brian Ray tweeted:

I'm Psuper Psyched to be revealing #New songs live with Paul McCartney over the next days, weeks and months. #funtimes Stay tuned.

https://twitter.com/brianrayguitar Clearly this event is one 0f a series..... Martin

Very interesting! Thanks, Martin. Now I wonder what he might do in NYC and will I miss it? (will be there in Oct. right after the album comes out so that's what I'm guessing is going to happen... )

[nobodytoldme]

Holy....!!

[Kestrel]

Thanks for the info and link,Martin.

[forget 64]

martinput:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/6music_paul_mccartney Free tickets Terms and conditions apply Tickets are not first-come-first-served, applications accepted up to Friday 27th September when pairs of tickets will be randomly allocated. Martin

Hi Martin, Thanks for the info. Can you apply for tickets if you don't live in England? The application will not accept my postal code. Thanks

[nobodytoldme]

forget 64:

martinput:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/6music_paul_mccartney Free tickets Terms and conditions apply Tickets are not first-come-first-served, applications accepted up to Friday 27th September when pairs of tickets will be randomly allocated. Martin

Hi Martin, Thanks for the info. Can you apply for tickets if you don't live in England? The application will not accept my postal code. Thanks

Since you can chose a different country, you probably can apply, but like with for example the iTunes Festival, there's no way you will get picked. edit: Sorry, my bad, it's 'County' not 'Country' lol. So obviously UK-only.

[Eeee Cor Blimey]

i didn't like the way it said in the terms

"Does my ticket guarantee me a seat? Unfortunately your ticket does not guarantee you a seat on our shows where the tickets are complimentary. As these tickets are free, people often request more than they need, so we have to issue more tickets than there are seats available to allow for this."

So if planning to travel far, be aware it seems you still might not get in

[nobodytoldme]

Yup, it's a huge lottery. Bluff a Greater London address though. Way bigger chance they will pick someone from that area. It's being recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studios on 16 October 2013. Doors open at 11.30am.

[Eeee Cor Blimey]

^ i'd be wary of putting a fake address, i know with free BBC tickets they often ask for photo ID and proof of address even if you already have the printed ticket in your hand (to prove you haven't sold it on i guess), or they did when a friend went to one of these type of things.

[forget 64]

Thanks everyone!!!

[admin]

Applied, fingers crossed. thanks for the link Martin.

[martinput]

Eeee Cor Blimey:

i didn't like the way it said in the terms

"Does my ticket guarantee me a seat? Unfortunately your ticket does not guarantee you a seat on our shows where the tickets are complimentary. As these tickets are free, people often request more than they need, so we have to issue more tickets than there are seats available to allow for this."

So if planning to travel far, be aware it seems you still might not get in

Hi All, I've scoured the ticketing web-site for specifics about eligibility and cannot find the specific answer clearly needed by some here. Certainly the application form is UK-centric - the mission statement:

The BBC aims to truly reflect the nations, regions and diverse communities we serve, and to involve all sections of our audience in making shows. We want to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to apply to participate as members of studio audiences and contributors to programmes, to tour our buildings and to join us at events. We regularly audit BBC buildings to ensure accessibility for all visitors with disabilities and will, where possible, make reasonable adjustments for disabled people wishing to take part in BBC activities.

is vague - but following the principles seen in access to on-line material - particularly video content - the "nations, regions and diverse communities we serve," is generally understood to mean areas that pay the annual TV Licence for reception of TV/Radio content in the UK. As to the specific point above - entry would be guaranteed if allocated tickets in the lottery draw just you might find yourself in a "standing room only" area for the duration of the recording. That's commonplace for these types of events - shows like Jools Holland etc. Only a consideration if you have special access needs - but the mission statement above makes it clear they'll do their best to assist anyone needing such help. Martin.

[sarah1471]

I've applied

[admin]

I'm doing a deal where if I manage to get tickets I will have one spare and will take someone from here. Also, if anyone manages to win tickets and has a spare ticket then I'll happily take it! I'm just a bit disappointed that the past handful of Macca gigs in the UK haven't been made available for his fans to buy tickets.

[sarah1471]

I'm in on that deal too. If I get two tickets I am willing to give up one of mine to a fan. I will be travelling from Wiltshire

[oobu24]

FrankieJ:

I'm doing a deal where if I manage to get tickets I will have one spare and will take someone from here. Also, if anyone manages to win tickets and has a spare ticket then I'll happily take it! I'm just a bit disappointed that the past handful of Macca gigs in the UK haven't been made available for his fans to buy tickets.

Frankie...I was thinking of you when I read this news! Good luck!

[admin]

Can one apply more than once for tickets to Paul's BBC show in October? Does applying more than once debar one from winning tickets?

[martinput]

Firestar:

Can one apply more than once for tickets to Paul's BBC show in October? Does applying more than once debar one from winning tickets?

The conditions read you may apply for a maximum of one pair of tickets. i.e. one or two So applying for more using multiple e-mail addresses is certainly against the spirit of the offer. Will they police it? Who knows? Do you want to risk losing a pair won legitimately if they do a search for duplicate address, telephone number - e-mails across all applicants? I would not. Martin