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Title: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Johnny Appleseed on April 27, 2015, 07:55:51 PM
Hello everyone,

I bought my ticket for the Manchester Academy gig online sometime ago, but it hasn't arrived yet. Should I be worried, or do they get sent out nearer the time?

Cheers,
Johnny
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: jez pike on May 20, 2015, 08:40:39 AM
Not got mine yet,i wouldn't worry its still a way off yet,sometimes come a few weeks before the gig.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Master Ray on May 20, 2015, 07:18:50 PM
Another question about the Manc Academy gig...

Is this one going to be different from the usual Xmas gigs?  I ask because it seems like this one is part of over-all big Manchester Academy anniversary celebrations... as if NMA are 'hired hands', so to speak.  Apologies if I've misread the whole thing.  The usual NMA Xmas thing is usually a two-set deal that's ALL about NMA.  Will the following week in Nottingham be the same set?

Yeah, I appreciate that NMA probably haven't figured that out yet  :) but any indication would be appreciated, especially if some of us are trying to figure out if we afford both...

 :-\

Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: jez pike on May 21, 2015, 08:53:43 AM
I would imagine its the same NMA gig as Notts etc,i think the added bill and bands is just to do with the Academy 25th birthday,it does start about 16.30 so plenty of time,however,i could be wrong,anyone else?.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Viv Savage on May 21, 2015, 12:07:24 PM
NMA will play one set in Manchester. They may well play only one set in Nottingham. It's still NMA. Often the length of the set has nothing to do with the band themselves but the promoters and/or the situation.

Personally I think both the Manchester and Nottingham gigs are value for money in anyones language. Have you seen the prices quoted for so called "named" bands playing in Britain?! £22 adv for four bands (NMA, Gun, Dub Pistols and TV Smith) is a good price. Nottingham is £21 - it's a good price.

Go to the ones you can/want to go to and enjoy.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: jez pike on May 21, 2015, 01:39:32 PM
Cheers Viv.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Shush on May 21, 2015, 03:17:38 PM
Having already paid for both, I'd say cheap at twice the price mi' duck  :)
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Master Ray on May 21, 2015, 06:55:10 PM
Cheers for that, Viv.  I just might have misread the whole 'Manchester Academy' celebration thing as being something akin to a festival set, where a band are fitting into a pre-determined slot according to the timescale of whatever else is going on...  :-[

Still gonna try and make both gigs.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: JohnnyM on May 21, 2015, 08:33:30 PM
Gun?!

Thats a bit of a random booking for the same bill. I can understand the other bands (bit of punk rock from TV Smith and high energey festival frolics from the Dub Pistols) - but bit surprised at some late 80s scottish pop rock being added. Nothing against them - they're great at what they do in a Glasgow Bon Jovi sort of way - but just seems a bit strange for this bill
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Pol on May 21, 2015, 08:40:50 PM
I'm not a gun fan but i think a Glasgow bon jovi is a bit harsh Imo
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: JohnnyM on May 21, 2015, 09:53:22 PM
I'm not a gun fan but i think a Glasgow bon jovi is a bit harsh Imo

harsh but fair ;)
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Johnny Appleseed on June 07, 2015, 04:35:20 PM
Thanks for the replies everyone. I've never bought a ticket so far in advance before, but feel much happier knowing they get issued nearer the time.

Will there be a pre-gig meet up going on? It'd be nice to hook up with everyone.

All the best,
Johnny
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Nacho on July 26, 2015, 07:58:00 AM
Gun is a great band. Bon Jovi is a wet-panties-band. Please dont compare them. I recommend the first disc  Taking on the world. Fantastic album. And the last one Frantic is very very good too.
I agree is not the same wave  but is good rock.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Sheena on July 26, 2015, 12:38:20 PM
Gun is a great band. Bon Jovi is a wet-panties-band. Please dont compare them.
Aww, that's a bit harsh!  Bon Jovi were my "gateway" band into more interesting rock/alternative music.  And they are good at what they do.  There's room for everyone...
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Master Ray on July 26, 2015, 05:43:54 PM
Thanks for the replies everyone. I've never bought a ticket so far in advance before, but feel much happier knowing they get issued nearer the time.

Will there be a pre-gig meet up going on? It'd be nice to hook up with everyone.

All the best,
Johnny

The traditional pre-gig meet in Manc was always the brilliant Jabez Cleggs, but that's gone now   >:(  and the other pubs around there are kind of bland... ironic, seeing as it's right close to the Universities...

Still weighing up whether I can make that one.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: LCG on July 31, 2015, 08:23:46 PM
Not sure about pre-gig, but it's over to Kro Bar after the gig for our annual Xmas After Gig Gathering..!
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Johnny Appleseed on August 03, 2015, 04:38:19 PM
I didn't realise Jabez Clegg had gone...what a shame. I like the sound of the annual Xmas after gig gathering at Kro though.

Johnny
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Rusco on August 24, 2015, 08:36:41 PM
Hello folks,

After making plans for December, I'm really happy to tell that I & Minna + 3 of our friends are going to this gig in Manchester. We will set our things up in next few days.

I'd really like to meet many of you there. If there's some good B&B, guest house or a hotel that someone would like to recommend, please tell us. I think we might stay there until Tuesday 7th.

 :)

Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Shush on August 24, 2015, 10:46:24 PM
That's great news Rusco  :)

look forward to clinking glasses with you.
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Rusco on August 25, 2015, 09:19:41 AM
Yea, Shush. Thinking I promised you a pint couple of years ago here...  ;)
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: WisconsinTodd on August 27, 2015, 09:52:26 PM
Personally I think both the Manchester and Nottingham gigs are value for money in anyones language. Have you seen the prices quoted for so called "named" bands playing in Britain?! £22 adv for four bands (NMA, Gun, Dub Pistols and TV Smith) is a good price. Nottingham is £21 - it's a good price.

Viv, tickets are totally reasonable, it's the airfare from the U.S. that I'm worried about! :-D   Still hunting for that golden deal.

Todd
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: Rusco on August 29, 2015, 10:23:53 AM
I would imagine its the same NMA gig as Notts etc, [...]

Jez, you living near to Manchester and coming to the gig too? I remember you've said you have a band too and I saw your video. Good stuff. Any chance you're going to have a gig a day or two after the NMA? Just thinking...

Ok, sorry for the off topic. :)
Title: Re: Manchester, 5 Dec 2015
Post by: jez pike on September 05, 2015, 08:55:54 AM
I would imagine its the same NMA gig as Notts etc, [...]

Jez, you living near to Manchester and coming to the gig too? I remember you've said you have a band too and I saw your video. Good stuff. Any chance you're going to have a gig a day or two after the NMA? Just thinking...

Ok, sorry for the off topic. :)
Hi ,I shall definitely be at the Manchester gig,we don't have any gigs around that weekend,but I shall bring along some CD's if anyone want one,give me a shout.I shall also be in Germany and Switzerland if by any chance you make it there,cheers....