Posted February 15, 201213 yr Instead of the tour thread being overloaded with UK & Irish posts I wanted to create this thread. So who's going ? Etc.. I've got two tickets to the hyde park show in the golden circle. Edited April 3, 201213 yr by SweetCandy
February 15, 201213 yr Author Hyde Park concerts at risk after complaints about noise Madonna is featured on the front cover of London newspaper the Evening Standard tonight - highlighting an article about how Hyde Park concerts are at risk: Future performances by the likes of Rihanna and Madonna are under threat after complaints from wealthy Mayfair residents about the 'repetitive' noise caused by dance acts. Boris Johnson is said to be 'extremely concerned' and told the Standard: 'I want to see Madonna in Hyde Park'. There are fears that the decision could threaten concerts planned for Hyde Park during the Olympics. Westminster councillors are expected to approve new restrictions at a meeting on Friday. Organisers of events including the O2 Wireless festival today said all future concerts in the park could now be at risk. The council is targeting dance acts such as The Chemical Brothers, who played to more than 30,000 people at the festival last summer. A report for the licensing sub-committee says 109 complaints about noise were made last year, double the number in 2010. Westminster wants to cut the number of concerts allowed each year from 13 to six; to lower the noise level from 75 to 73 decibels; and to reduce crowds from a maximum of 80,000 people to 50,000 on safety grounds. John Probyn, chief operating officer of concert promoters Live Nation, said: 'The sound levels allowed in Hyde Park are already lower than any other venue in the country. If they reduce it any more then artists simply will not want to play the venue.' To read the rest of the article visit www.thisislondon.co.uk http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2012/eveningstandard_150212_cover_news.jpg
February 15, 201213 yr Im also going to Hyde Park - Golden Circle. They bloody not lower the sound !!! So excited - i just hope it doesnt rain!
February 15, 201213 yr There's no way I would have gone to Hyde Park and I can understand why fans in the south of the country might be pissed it's the only venue she's playing. I don't mind traveling to Edinburgh for a better venue and hopefully having golden circle tickets I won't be too far back from the stage. I really am terribly excited. I just hope the setlist isn't too heavy on MDNA tracks and that she doesn't go crazy with samples in every single song like S&S.
February 15, 201213 yr Author I'm mixed at the moment, I think there's more cons than pros for the Hyde Park show.
February 15, 201213 yr I'd go to see her in Edinburgh, its only an hour down the motorway, but i have nobody who would go with me :P
February 16, 201213 yr Author Irish Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow! http://www.madonnatribe.com/i_34/poster_ireland_201.jpg
February 17, 201213 yr apparently the golden circle tickets have just sold out (not instantly tho)! On viago there is over 1000 GC tickets on sale for the Hyde Park Gig!
February 18, 201213 yr Author Hyde Park is the last place she should do a show in London, I do hate the fact she's gunna be there. What's the Scottish press talking about M's first ever show there regina or they not?. Come to think of it, it's only her second ever irish show.
February 18, 201213 yr Author Hyde Park concerts at risk after complaints about noise Madonna is featured on the front cover of London newspaper the Evening Standard tonight - highlighting an article about how Hyde Park concerts are at risk: Future performances by the likes of Rihanna and Madonna are under threat after complaints from wealthy Mayfair residents about the 'repetitive' noise caused by dance acts. Boris Johnson is said to be 'extremely concerned' and told the Standard: 'I want to see Madonna in Hyde Park'. There are fears that the decision could threaten concerts planned for Hyde Park during the Olympics. Westminster councillors are expected to approve new restrictions at a meeting on Friday. Organisers of events including the O2 Wireless festival today said all future concerts in the park could now be at risk. The council is targeting dance acts such as The Chemical Brothers, who played to more than 30,000 people at the festival last summer. A report for the licensing sub-committee says 109 complaints about noise were made last year, double the number in 2010. Westminster wants to cut the number of concerts allowed each year from 13 to six; to lower the noise level from 75 to 73 decibels; and to reduce crowds from a maximum of 80,000 people to 50,000 on safety grounds. John Probyn, chief operating officer of concert promoters Live Nation, said: 'The sound levels allowed in Hyde Park are already lower than any other venue in the country. If they reduce it any more then artists simply will not want to play the venue.' To read the rest of the article visit www.thisislondon.co.uk http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2012/eveningstandard_150212_cover_news.jpg The Show Must Go On High-profile gigs by stars including Madonna will go ahead as planned in London's Hyde Park this summer, but from next year the number of concerts at the outdoor venue will be reduced, following complaints about noise, Westminster Council's licensing sub-committee ruled. In the meantime there will be improved provisions for safety at the end of concerts, including more stewards, and for cleaning up mess left after them, both in and around the park, with costs to be met by the Royal Parks. Mayor of London Boris Johnson said he was "delighted" by the decision, which meant "all systems are go for a summer like no other in our Olympic year". The number of concerts to be held came into question after residents in well-to-do Knightsbridge and Belgravia complained about noise. There were 109 complaints from residents in 2011, around twice as many as in 2010. Cllr Audrey Lewis, Westminster Council's licensing chairman, said: "Legally, as central London's licensing authority, we have a duty to balance the needs of local residents with the desire of concert organisers to hold events and the compromise that the committee has reached tonight does all of this." Mr Johnson said: "I'm delighted that common sense has prevailed. Hyde Park is one of the crown jewels of London's great outdoors, attracting Londoners and tourists alike, and this fantastic news means all systems are go for a summer like no other in our Olympic year. "Westminster are right to respect their residents, but they also have a responsibility for the economic vitality of the capital overall. Large-scale music events like the Hyde Park concerts make a massive contribution to London's economy, underpinning the city's reputation for great music and as a global leader at staging world-class events." John Probyn, chief operating officer of Live Nation, which is promoting gigs featuring acts such as Bruce Springsteen and Madonna at the park this summer, said: "Live Nation is delighted with the outcome of today's meeting. This is good news for the thousands of Londoners and visitors from overseas enjoying all concerts we have in place, and also the London 2012 events in Hyde Park this summer. "We have listened to the concerns of the residents and will continue to do so while working closely with Westminster Council and the Royal Parks." From The Independent.
February 18, 201213 yr I'd go to see her in Edinburgh, its only an hour down the motorway, but i have nobody who would go with me :P Same (not to Edinburgh though, too far :P) :(
March 26, 201213 yr Author Tickets for Madonna World Tour at The National Indoor Arena Birmingham are priced at £175.00, £125.00, £95.00 & £55.00 plus booking & transaction fees and will go on general public sale on Friday, March 30 at 9 AM.
March 26, 201213 yr July 19th is the date for b'ham. I soo don't wanna go to Hyde park now! Awww :( I'm still hoping she adds a second leg with dates either at Wembley Stadium (unlikely) or the 02.
March 26, 201213 yr Author That would be great but I can't see her doing that sadly cos the tour has nearly 100 dates!.
March 26, 201213 yr Author LMFAO will be the opening act to Madonna's World Tour concerts in London and Nice, it has been announced. Straight from the Super Bowl half time show and the Give Me All Your Luvin' remix, Redfoo and SkyBlu will join the Queen of Pop in Hyde Park on July 17 and at the Stade Charles Herman on August 21.
