Bjork UK tour presale tix – get on it!

[beesonthewhatnow]

I'm not really getting this 'she did the best gig ever ever ever and totally blew my mind but I'm not paying £45' vibe Even for a skinto like me, £45 isn't really that much money for such an amazing and unique experience.

Pays your money, takes your choice I guess...

I imagine there's stuff I'd pay £££s for that other's wouldn't, I just won't pay it for a gig, no matter who it is.

If I'd not seen her at Glasto this year I might have been tempted, but even then I doubt it.

 

[blossie33]

Bjork at the Union Chapel??? With a string quartet?????

You lucky *£$£"*(!"£"!

Yes, I think it was 1999 or 2000. Was very lucky to get a ticket, it was quite magical. The only downside was the seats in the chapel were really hard - wished I had taken a cushion

 

[Skim]

Well after all the excitement and the frenzied rush to get tickets, I can't go now

 

[Moggy]

After just missing the last couple of tickets for monday yesterday (did a new batch go on sale?), does anyone have or know anyone who has one or two standing tickets for monday or thursday spare?

Yes it's a bit of a late decision but there's a very good reason behind it

Cheers

 

[UTJF]

Saw her on Friday in Manchester, and boy are you guys with tickets in for a treat!

 

[Utopia]

Saw her on Friday in Manchester, and boy are you guys with tickets in for a treat!

Seeing her on Thurs 17th!!!, can't wait, last time I saw her was at the Gmex Manchester in '96, she's amazing.

So what blew you away?, is Leila still supporting?

 

[UTJF]

Can't really pick one part in particular i'm afraid, it was just one bloody amazing gig. The musicians, dancers, stage effects, lighting, variety of tracks, and of course Bjork herself all made it a magical event.

And yeah, leila is still supporting, although I missed that bit trying to sell my hospitalised friend's ticket. Ended up getting £10 for it off a tout.

 

[Cheesypoof]

Her album Volta is astounding - although medulla is still better IMO.

 

[skyscraper101]

I'm going on Thursday

 

[blossie33]

Me too, all being well

I have never been to the Apollo before - I asume that you are not allowed to take in your own plastic water bottle (but no doubt pay £2 for one half the normal size inside!)

Is it just Bjork or is there a support first?
What time did she go on?

Thanks

 

[boing!]

Going on thursday too. Stupidly excited!

 

[Xanadu]

Support act are on first (not sure who it is). She went on at 9:30pm last night apparently. She was timetabled to go on at 9pm.

 

[Moggy]

Well i have one ticket for thursday now, just need to find one more!

 

[Moggy]

Bump?

(Still looking for 1 standing for tomorrow )

 

[LesNatrels]

Mail me if anyone has a couple for Sunday at Hammersmith Apollo

didn't think i cared, but a friend who saw her on Monday hasn't stopped waxing lyrical about it since, and I realise now that for Bjork, the amazingly individual performer and artist of a century, I really should make the effort to see her.

and she does have a 20 strong all female orchestra with her, so 45 quid seems fair

 

[skyscraper101]

Mail me if anyone has a couple for Sunday at Hammersmith Apollo

didn't think i cared, but a friend who saw her on Monday hasn't stopped waxing lyrical about it since, and I realise now that for Bjork, the amazingly individual performer and artist of a century, I really should make the effort to see her.

and she does have a 20 strong all female orchestra with her, so 45 quid seems fair

Yes that's kind of how I feel. I saw her in 1995 at Reading and she was pretty good but it seems that she's become something iconic since then. I don't normally ever pay to see gigs so 40 quid for this is at the top end of any gig I'd pay for.

I suppose, it's one of those things that should be done seeing as everyone is saying how amazing she is live.

 

[El Jefe]

Yes that's kind of how I feel. I saw her in 1995 at Reading and she was pretty good but it seems that she's become something iconic since then. I don't normally ever pay to see gigs so 40 quid for this is at the top end of any gig I'd pay for.

I suppose, it's one of those things that should be done seeing as everyone is saying how amazing she is live.

I saw her with the Sugarcubes a few times, and in the 90s solo. But I really do think she's at the top of her game at the moment - when i saw her last year, she was phenomenal. I've found a lot of her stuff is 'admirable' rather than necessarily enjoyable but with the new album and the show that's based on it, she's found a really good balance and it's brilliant

 

[Biddlybee]

I'm quite excited now - will have to have a listen to Volta before the boy gets home tonight.

 

[skyscraper101]

I shall find out if it was all worth it tomorrow evening anyway

*crosses fingers*

 

[zenie]

Well after all the excitement and the frenzied rush to get tickets, I can't go now

Just seen this. Why can't you?

 

[Moggy]

As long as all goes according to plan picking them up i have enough tickets for tomorrow now

 

[zenie]

Yay moggy!!

Anyone meeting for drinks beforehand?

 

[skyscraper101]

Anyone meeting for drinks beforehand?

I'm not sure yet. I'll be around but not sure what time I'll go down for. Are the support acts worth checking out anyone?

 

[zenie]

I'm not sure yet. I'll be around but not sure what time I'll go down for. Are the support acts worth checking out anyone?

Toumani Diabate never heard of him!

Will have a listen on you tube but I'm not gonna get up there til about 8ish and she'll be on stage about half 9 I think.

I'm gonna get smashed lol

this is the set list from manchester
if anyones interested
01. Intro - Brennið Þið Vitar
02. Earth Intruders
03. Hunter
04. All Is Full Of Love
05. Pagan Poetry
06. The Pleasure Is All Mine
07. Who Is It
08. Vertebrae By Vertebrae
09. Cocoon
10. Army Of Me
11. Where Is The Line
12. Innocence
13. Bachelorette
14. Cover Me
15. Wanderlust
16. Hyperballad
17. Pluto

encore
18. Anchor Song
19. Declare Independence

I'm getting really really excited now!!

It says no cameras though

 

[Biddlybee]

Toumani Diabate never heard of him!

I thought it was Leila something?

I'm gonna get smashed lol

you gonna remember any of it?

It says no cameras though

see above quote^

(smashed and with a camera? ;-))

 

[skyscraper101]

I'll probably go home and eat before actually as I only live a 10 min walk from Hammersmith Apollo.

I'll show up around 8/8:30 - don't want to drink too much cos I always end up needing to wee through the gig about three times which is REALLY annoying. Especially if I'm shelling out 40 quid for it!

 

[Biddlybee]

Toumani Diabate never heard of him!

I thought it was Leila something?

Leila Arab apparently - let me know what she sounds like - no sound card at work

 

[zenie]

I thought it was Leila something?
you gonna remember any of it?
see above quote^

(smashed and with a camera? ;-))

Not massively smashed, but smashed enough yes

I'm just going by what was said here

http://festivals.drownedinsound.com/articles/3158093

That Leila bird's not all that apparantley, I'm not sure about diabate, he could be quite good but I'm not gonna break my neck to get there IYKWIM.

I'll probably go home and eat before actually as I only live a 10 min walk from Hammersmith Apollo.

I'll show up around 8/8:30 - don't want to drink too much cos I always end up needing to wee through the gig about three times which is REALLY annoying. Especially if I'm shelling out 40 quid for it!

and ya can't even fuckin smoke!

 

[Biddlybee]

Not massively smashed, but smashed enough yes

might have to find you inside

I'm just going by what was said here

http://festivals.drownedinsound.com/articles/3158093

That Leila bird's not all that apparantley, I'm not sure about diabate, he could be quite good but I'm not gonna break my neck to get there IYKWIM.

think Diabate is a musician during her set rather than a support act

 

[Moggy]

might have to find you inside
think Diabate is a musician during her set rather than a support act

That's what it sounded like from the times review.

Off to pick up tickets in a minute

Guess i'll probably run into people inside since we're getting there fairly early (i think).