Fans on stage
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DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
maccascruff:
DrivinFan:
HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
To have Paul McCartney call us up on stage, not once but twice (!!), is in a word...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
I have an issue with fans who get on stage twice. What about others who would like the opportunity to do the same. You have had your moment on stage. Let others have the same opportunity. In Philly in 2015, I think, 3 women were called on stage. 2 of them (not together) had been on stage previously. Same thing in Des Moines this summer. That one appeared the husband wanted the tattoo, but the wife already had hers.
Agreed. If I had gotten up there once, I would never bring another sign. So far I'm 0 for 3.
Guess you never heard stories where people win the lottery twice??
Of course I have. That doesn't make it fair. Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
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Nancy R:
Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
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DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
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Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
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Nancy R:
DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
While I feel Paul and his staff have the right to choose whomever they want to go onstage, and I'm happy for anyone who's had that opportunity, the idea of having a contest or lottery for each show isn't a bad one. Perhaps a large rotating basket with 15,000 pieces of paper (for every seat number
) could be wheeled onstage, and Paul could draw 2-4 seat numbers... whoever wins gets to be onstage for a few moments... or if he chooses to draw a few more, people could get second prize autographed copies of his latest CD or something.... people would have to show their ticket stubs of course in order to claim they've won... just an idea, but not sure how feasible that would be.
(Thought paper would work more easily than ping pong balls
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nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows. Also interesting because the on-stage thing seems to be a substitute for a meet & greet.
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nobodytoldme:
Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
Have you seen this? https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/meet-sir-paul-mccartney-enjoy-dinner-backstage-with-2-1355401 Looks like this contest, to see Sir Paul before Madison Sq Garden Show, is up to $37,000 now.
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LadyLeslie:
nobodytoldme:
Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
Have you seen this? https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/meet-sir-paul-mccartney-enjoy-dinner-backstage-with-2-1355401 Looks like this contest, to attend an after-party where Sir Paul will be (after Madison Sq Garden Show), is up to $37,000 now.
It does not say that Paul will be at the party. It's actually at 6:30 before the show. It says to enjoy dinner with the crew & band. "You will also have the opportunity to join the crew and band party backstage for a catered dinner (opening at approximately 6:30pm)." AND "Travel and accommodations are not included."
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oobu24:
LadyLeslie:
nobodytoldme:
Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
Have you seen this? https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/meet-sir-paul-mccartney-enjoy-dinner-backstage-with-2-1355401 Looks like this contest, to attend an after-party where Sir Paul will be (after Madison Sq Garden Show), is up to $37,000 now.
It does not say that Paul will be at the party. It's actually at 6:30 before the show. It says to enjoy dinner with the crew & band. "You will also have the opportunity to join the crew and band party backstage for a catered dinner (opening at approximately 6:30pm)."
Thanks, Oobu, have edited to correct it's before the show. It's a meet and greet.
You and a guest will meet Sir Paul McCartney before his show with two premier concert seating tickets on Friday, September 15th at Madison Square Garden!
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LadyLeslie:
oobu24:
LadyLeslie:
nobodytoldme:
Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
Have you seen this? https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/meet-sir-paul-mccartney-enjoy-dinner-backstage-with-2-1355401 Looks like this contest, to attend an after-party where Sir Paul will be (after Madison Sq Garden Show), is up to $37,000 now.
It does not say that Paul will be at the party. It's actually at 6:30 before the show. It says to enjoy dinner with the crew & band. "You will also have the opportunity to join the crew and band party backstage for a catered dinner (opening at approximately 6:30pm). "
Thanks, Oobu, have edited to correct it's before the show. It's a meet and greet.
You and a guest will meet Sir Paul McCartney before his show with two premier concert seating tickets on Friday, September 15th at Madison Square Garden!
That's odd that my quote of what you originally said changed.
A mod must have intervened. edit to add...OMG now it's up to $55,000.00.
Nancy quit bidding!
and...Travel and accommodations are not included.
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thenightfish:
nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows. Also interesting because the on-stage thing seems to be a substitute for a meet & greet.
Get Back at soundcheck? Sounds amazing to me
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Nancy R:
DrivinFan:
Quote: Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something! Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
Nancy...you should really read what you're saying before posting it!
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MaccaBassman:
thenightfish:
nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows. Also interesting because the on-stage thing seems to be a substitute for a meet & greet.
Get Back at soundcheck? Sounds amazing to me
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DrivinFan:
MaccaBassman:
thenightfish:
nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows. Also interesting because the on-stage thing seems to be a substitute for a meet & greet.
Get Back at soundcheck? Sounds amazing to me
Was your Get Back at soundcheck or during the show itself?
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thenightfish:
nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows.
Hey, that's my birthday! Ah, well.
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thenightfish:
DrivinFan:
MaccaBassman:
thenightfish:
nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows. Also interesting because the on-stage thing seems to be a substitute for a meet & greet.
Get Back at soundcheck? Sounds amazing to me
Was your Get Back at soundcheck or during the show itself?
It was at the soundcheck.
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DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
DrivinFan:
Quote: Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something! Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
Nancy...you should really read what you're saying before posting it!
I do and I stand by my words. Maccascruff agreed with me and perhaps there are others who just don't want to speak up. As you said before, agree to disagree. I won't speak of it again.
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Nancy R:
DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
DrivinFan:
Quote: Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something! Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
Nancy...you should really read what you're saying before posting it!
I do and I stand by my words. Maccascruff agreed with me and perhaps there are others who just don't want to speak up. As you said before, agree to disagree. I won't speak of it again.
There are lots of people who don't come to this forum who agree with Nancy and me that people should stop trying to get on stage if they have been there once. I won't agree to disagree. I disagree with anyone who thinks it is okay to keep trying to get onstage once you have been there, whether it be at sound check or during the concert.
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Those who want to be on stage will always be jealous of those that get to go on stage. Just human nature and that doubles to those who get to do it more than once. Those folks on forums and fan lists like these who take unprovoked attacks on those lucky few only show how small they are. With so many things in this world to worry about, you pick this?? YIPES! While I agree that I don't think you should try multiple times, you aren't hurting anybody and if Paul picks your sign...more power to you. I have come to the realization after 126 shows that I will never be on stage, and I am fine with that. I don't really know if that would be a good thing or a bad thing. But I have met the man a few times and I'm quite happy with that I don't hold someone giving their opinions on things of anything but I do think much less of you when the green headed monster comes out and you decide to personally attack folks. I'm not accusing those involved in this conversation of anything, just saying that I have seen some ugly things said on social media and that is NOT right! End Sermon!! I'll be the one not on stage!
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Bob Gannon:
Those who want to be on stage will always be jealous of those that get to go on stage. Just human nature and that doubles to those who get to do it more than once. Those folks on forums and fan lists like these who take unprovoked attacks on those lucky few only show how small they are. With so many things in this world to worry about, you pick this?? YIPES! While I agree that I don't think you should try multiple times, you aren't hurting anybody and if Paul picks your sign...more power to you. I have come to the realization after 126 shows that I will never be on stage, and I am fine with that. I don't really know if that would be a good thing or a bad thing. But I have met the man a few times and I'm quite happy with that I don't hold someone giving their opinions on things of anything but I do think much less of you when the green headed monster comes out and you decide to personally attack folks. I'm not accusing those involved in this conversation of anything, just saying that I have seen some ugly things said on social media and that is NOT right! End Sermon!! I'll be the one not on stage!
Over 75 shows for me and also meeting Paul too many times to count...I know I will not be called up on stage. I am also ok with that. The fans that do get to go up should be allowed to bask in their very special moment. It's hard to believe a real fan wouldn't be happy for them. That being said, being called up more than once...well, I can understand the disappointment (anger & jealousy) of the fans that haven't been . Keep making signs! Your day may come! Never give up!