2018.06.22 - London, UK @ Royal Festival Hall, Meltdown Festival

[afors]

Not giving anything away here but just wish I could have done both nights in London now... excitement level amped up to the max this week...

[Rabbithole]

Not giving anything away here but just wish I could have done both nights in London now... excitement level amped up to the max this week...

Yeah, me too... 3 nights in London is too much though. Wish RAH had been Saturday!

[afors]

If it had been Friday/Sat I would have likely attempted to do both. Fri/Sun you are correct too long in London & too much time out for me. Anyone lucky enough to be going to both I'd expect different shows now.

[icklekitty]

Saw Placebo at Meltdown yesterday. We can expect a show specific shirt (done by the venue), everyone will definitely stand up, and likely a Cure cover. Robert Smith didn’t come out for Placebo (and he’s basically in love with them) so I doubt he would for NIN but who knows.

Oh ans drinks are cheaper in the upstairs bars (top of stalls and balcony) - you can use these bars if you’re in front stalls.

[afors]

Saw Placebo at Meltdown yesterday. We can expect a show specific shirt (done by the venue), everyone will definitely stand up, and likely a Cure cover. Robert Smith didn’t come out for Placebo (and he’s basically in love with them) so I doubt he would for NIN but who knows.

Oh ans drinks are cheaper in the upstairs bars (top of stalls and balcony) - you can use these bars if you’re in front stalls.

So specific as in NIN/meltdown T? I saw that there are Meltdown T's aready available minus bands as well as limited edition posters here -
http://shop.southbankcentre.co.uk/meltdownfestival.html

Thanks for info useful to know. How was view and where were you I am in rear stalls. if everyone stands will view still be good for shorter people? Is it graduated enough?

[icklekitty]

Yes the shirts are black with yellow text. Band name on the front and then what's written on the top bit of the poster on the back.

I was in the front row so I can't say unfortunately.

[MrPogo]

For those who have received tickets already - does it give show times? I'm keen to get my travel plans down, but beyond the 7:30 start I can't see anything. The support band didn't sound like my cup of tea so I'm hoping to hang around for beers on the bank. The BFI bar was shut the last time I passed that way, but hoping it might be back to normal now. Just over a week to go!

They usually have signs up with accurate show times on the night (near entrances to the concert hall itself), so if you go and look when you arrive you should be ok.

[bractune]

Hey there! Coming to London from LA. Have Royal Albert tickets. Looking to also attend this show. Would love two tickets for the floor. If anyone is selling any or knows of anyone selling so I dont have to pay huge scalper prices, please PM me. Thank much from a long time fan!

[Rabbithole]

Seeing people travelling all over the world makes me feel kinda silly for being terrified of travelling from Manchester to big, scary London... Can't wait though, this work week is going to drag!

[Scarlet Siren]

Hey there! Coming to London from LA. Have Royal Albert tickets. Looking to also attend this show. Would love two tickets for the floor. If anyone is selling any or knows of anyone selling so I dont have to pay huge scalper prices, please PM me. Thank much from a long time fan!

I'll be on the look out for you!


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[bractune]

I'll be on the look out for you!


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I will be the pasty white guy in all black

[dyntr]

Saw Placebo at Meltdown yesterday. We can expect a show specific shirt (done by the venue), everyone will definitely stand up, and likely a Cure cover. Robert Smith didn’t come out for Placebo (and he’s basically in love with them) so I doubt he would for NIN but who knows.

Oh ans drinks are cheaper in the upstairs bars (top of stalls and balcony) - you can use these bars if you’re in front stalls.

Thanks for the heads-up, how much were the T's?

[Scarlet Siren]

I will be the pasty white guy in all black

LOL! That narrows it down! when do you arrive to the UK?

[Haysey_Draws]

I will be the pasty white guy in all black

HEY, stop stealing my look

[Haysey_Draws]

Looking forward to this now (hopefully my anxiety won't get the better of me as i'm on my own like with the O2 shows)

I don't really want to see the warm up act but if there's shirts to buy i want in early, or Pins (i need me some new NIN pins for my bag!)

[Rabbithole]

Looking forward to this now (hopefully my anxiety won't get the better of me as i'm on my own like with the O2 shows)

I tend to struggle with my anxiety right up until whatever band I'm there for comes on, then I manage to get lost in the moment. One of the reasons I enjoy live music so much, I can forget who I am for two hours and just take it all in. Hope you do ok.

[Mr Nicenice]

If anyone has decent tickets for the Albert Hall gig but fancies swapping for RFH, then let me know. My RFH tickets are in the middle of row FF of rear stalls so in the front third.

[arsenic]

My flight to London is tomorrow morning.
It's finally getting real, guys! I can't wait

See you around!

[Scarlet Siren]

My flight to London is tomorrow morning.
It's finally getting real, guys! I can't wait

See you around!

See you soon! I'm flying on Thursday afternoon. There better not be a surprise/secret show that day, I don't land until 16:05! LOL


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[icklekitty]

Thanks for the heads-up, how much were the T's?

£20

[bractune]

LOL! That narrows it down! when do you arrive to the UK?

I will be landing in London on the 21st.

[Haysey_Draws]

OK silly question, has anyone received their e-tickets yet? I haven't had a thing and i checked my original email and it was defiantly for an e-ticket

[chuckrh]

wonder if they will play any cure covers. placebo did "let's go to bed" & libertines did "boys don't cry" during their meltdown shows. there certainly is plenty of material to work with. perhaps something off of "pornography" or "faith" would be good. there's a few on "disintegration" that i would be interested in hearing trent play also. think you all are if for a special show. if i had to guess, royal albert hall will be more of a straight NIN show, not that there's anything wrong with that!

[Rabbithole]

OK silly question, has anyone received their e-tickets yet? I haven't had a thing and i checked my original email and it was defiantly for an e-ticket

Call them and they'll resend. Had to do it with mine.

[Haysey_Draws]

OK silly question, has anyone received their e-tickets yet? I haven't had a thing and i checked my original email and it was defiantly for an e-ticket

Panic averted. Called and they re-sent it...god knows where the original went!

[ChipRock]

I finally gave in yesterday and sent an email asking where me ticket was. I had a response and a copy of my ticket within 10 minutes. Don't know what the problem was, but they've been pretty good and sorting us out so can't complain really. I would be very pleased if they do pull out a Cure cover, but I can't begin to guess what they might go for. How about Push? One of my favourites... not an obvious hit, but a good left-field pop track... I'm picturing some tambourine action too.

[Rabbithole]

People on the subreddit had the same issue with not getting e-tickets, a lot of people. Something probably went wrong with their system trying to send out all the Meltdown tickets on one day or something.

I've never really listened to The Cure, so any cover is going to be completely lost on me. Everyone seems to like them though, so... Any suggestions on where I should start?

[LosingFocus]

Dirty, lofi, beat infused dirge version of Lullaby would probably make me die.

[Haysey_Draws]

Who knows what happened with the e-tickets, but the staff were really helpful and quick! Can't praise them enough really.

I'd be over the moon with a Forrest cover!

[icklekitty]

wonder if they will play any cure covers. placebo did "let's go to bed" & libertines did "boys don't cry" during their meltdown shows

They didn't play Boys Don't Cry.

I'd love a cure cover but I hope they do something weird with it if they do.