[Artie Fufkin]

AC/DC's world tour has begun with the sale of tickets for the north America/Canada leg.

Show for Toronto [55,000] sold out in 30 mins and those for Boston [19,000] and Ohio [20,000] sold out in 15 mins. Tickets were $90.

Now I really really would like to take my son to see them in the UK. [They are the only band he hasn't seen that he wants to]. However, we wouldn't be prepared to travel to Wembly for instance. So, is it worth the gamble of joining the AC/DC fanclub [$40] for a ticket sale passcode? What's the chance of a proper UK arena tour as opposed to a one-off big gig?

Another question about the fan club deal. The fan club website states the following:

Fan Club members may obtain a unique passcode for use during the Fan Club On-Sale for the show of their choice. Fan Club On-Sales happen at the same time as the general on-sales, but are for members-only. There is a two ticket limit.

This isn't the usual presale offer then . What is the point of it actually? The t&c does state that if you don't get tickets you are entitled to a refund on fan club membership.

Any thoughts on this?

[namuk]

Wembly there only tour there getting like iron maiden . a dam joke


london again does my head in why not nec i no it is a big run in that but not as bad as london

no were your coming from..

[Stingingwasp]

Well. I know it may be a bit impatient of me, but I just couldn't wait for them to relaese their UK dates.

So I've brought tickets to one of their shows in the states, and im flying over just to see them.

Adding in the ticket price, airfare and Hotel, this could be the most expensive concert for me ever, but I reckon it will worth it.

[Artie Fufkin]

Originally Posted by Stingingwasp

Well. I know it may be a bit impatient of me, but I just couldn't wait for them to relaese their UK dates.

So I've brought tickets to one of their shows in the states, and im flying over just to see them.

Adding in the ticket price, airfare and Hotel, this could be the most expensive concert for me ever, but I reckon it will worth it.

Really? . Good on you. I hope it's all you hope it to be. Just don't let the folks on the "carbon footprint" thread hear about this.

[namuk]

"carbon footprint" thread IS THERE ONE?

[Mac Man]

They seem to be doing an arena tour of the states - bit cold for stadiums .

If the same follows through to the UK it will (hopefully) be MEN Arena, NEC, etc rather than Wembley and the Millennium Stadium. Fingers crossed.

I will NOT go to another stadium gig again - 'cept maybe Floyd or Zeppelin.

I HATE stadium gigs.

[heathen666]

They've always played Wembley Arena in the past, but I recon AC/DC could easily sell out the o2, totally agreed with previous comments about Stadium shows, but I did luck out at Maiden and managed to get really close without too much problem.

[RMCF]

Another one hear who really wants to see them live this time.

Never seen them before and will be disgusted if I don;t get tickets this time.

There are big rumours of a Slane gig next August in Ireland - now that would be great. Fingers crossed.

The problem with shows in the UK is that they will probably go on sale at the same time for all cities. So say you decide to go to see them in Manchester, and sit on the net but fail to get tickets for that show, then by the time to try to get tickets for somewhere else, they'll all be gone too.

Fair play to the guy heading to the US to see them. Now thats commitment. If I didn't get tickets to the UK/Ireland shows then I would definitely consider Europe. I MUST see them this time round.

[gingerninja72]

I saw DC last time when they played Milton Keynes (and that gig at Hammersmith), and getting tickets was no problem at all.

But things have got so bad with the internet/fleabay etc, that I can see any dates selling out within an hour or something stupid, and all the touts getting the majority of the tickets to re-sell

But I could be wrong. I just want some news about when the tour will be and when tickets go on sale.

[Donnacha]

I was lucky to see them on the last 3 tours and tix were easy enough to get hold of. I particularly enjoyed the Ballbreaker tour!!

Last time out my first thought was "wow" they've got old and slowed down, but they still rocked as hard as ever!!

Can't wait for this new album and tour - not too impressed with the new single, its AC/DC for sure but kinda by the numbers!

[cosmic023]

I was told by a friend you were limited to two tickets per household, to stop the touts doing the fleabay price increase thing!

This i can understand, but how the hell are supposed to buy more tickets if you need more than two?

I would love to see AC-DC, but getting tickets are gonna be difficult if they are selling out quickly?

Cheers
Lee

[chelsea.tone]

Originally Posted by cosmic023

I was told by a friend you were limited to two tickets per household, to stop the touts doing the fleabay price increase thing!

This i can understand, but how the hell are supposed to buy more tickets if you need more than two?

I would love to see AC-DC, but getting tickets are gonna be difficult if they are selling out quickly?

Cheers
Lee

They sold out Friday Lee

Tony

[cosmic023]

Thanks Tony,

Bah!! I didn't think they'd be around for long!! Ah well here's hoping for extra dates!!

Cheers
Lee

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by cosmic023

I was told by a friend you were limited to two tickets per household, to stop the touts doing the fleabay price increase thing!

This i can understand, but how the hell are supposed to buy more tickets if you need more than two?

I would love to see AC-DC, but getting tickets are gonna be difficult if they are selling out quickly?

Cheers
Lee

Tickets were on sale on fleabay BEFORE they went on general sale.

That to me shows that the ticketing system is one big scam. How can these sellers know for sure that they will get tickets? Because they have inside people in the ticketing agencies, or else they are all in cahoots.

Why sell a ticket for £45 when you can sell it to a tout for £75 and then they can sell it for £120. They all win, except the public lose.

[cosmic023]

Yes it's a great shame, when the touts are in for making a quick buck!! (At our expense!!)

Cheers
Lee

[metalhead72]

Have you seen this then, A ticketmaster site (GETMEIN) AC/DC Tickets at The O2 in London on 14 Apr 2009 selling AC/DC tickets starting at £165 each.. I'm total disgusted with Ticketmaster, this is there tout site

Same on you ticketmaster !!!!

This short of s*it should be illegal. As above, its the fan's who are going to lose out..

[cosmic023]

Outrage!!

[Artie Fufkin]

Why on Ticketmaster does it state that the O2 gigs are "currently not on sale" [obviously sold out], but those for Manchester and Birmingham still state "find tickets" and let you go through the enquiry process before telling you there is no availability?

I keep trying anyway, just in case they release some more...

[robfjonesuk]

I managed to get two tickets for the MEN which I am really chuffed about. Never seen them before (I'm onky 26) but really like their music. Can't believe how quickly the tickets were up for sale on ebay for hundreds of pounds each. Obviously the ticket companies don't care or they would do something about it, not particularly difficult.

I remember going to a show in New York earlier this year (a Broadway show but it was a big seller) and you could only pick up your tickets on the day of the show or before or turn up with your credit card and ID. A logistical nightmare I admit but was worth the hassle as I knew no one had been able to make rediculous profits on the tickets.

[Mac Man]

Originally Posted by Holy_Pilgrim

Have you seen this then, A ticketmaster site (GETMEIN) AC/DC Tickets at The O2 in London on 14 Apr 2009 selling AC/DC tickets starting at £165 each.. I'm total disgusted with Ticketmaster, this is there tout site

Same on you ticketmaster !!!!

This short of s*it should be illegal. As above, its the fan's who are going to lose out..

Totally agree. It's not actually ticketmaster selling the tickets... its a brokerage site. I suppose the argument goes that if people are gonna tout then you can at least trust this company that the tickets are genuine.

But its the thin end of the wedge. I hate the idea of touts. They add nothing to the experience and add no value whatsoever. They are scum and it is disgusting that the major UK ticket agency is basically acting as a haven for touts under the banner of 'it's a site where fans can trade tickets at competitive rates'. Cobblers. Show me any decent ticket on that site for sale anywhere close to face value and I'll...... (sorry lost for words here).

I love their slogan 'Tickets for the true fan. Guaranteed'. More like 'Tickets for the true fan who doesn't mind getting his trousers taken down and royally stuffed up the nether regions cos the poor sap has nowhere else he can get a seat'

If you still want tickets keep trying Ticketmaster or See Tickets every day. Or wait until much nearer the gig to get one at a decent price. I bought face value seats for the Police at the MEN about a couple of months before the gig - and brilliant seats as well. Ditto Bruce Springsteen at Old Trafford.

[metalhead72]

I love their slogan 'Tickets for the true fan. Guaranteed'. More like 'Tickets for the true fan who doesn't mind getting his trousers taken down and royally stuffed up the nether regions cos the poor sap has nowhere else he can get a seat'

Well put, Lets see what AC/DC do, you never know they might announce some more dates within the UK

[metalhead72]

Possibly good news ?

AC/DC Drop Tour Hint - Planet Rock

Originally Posted by Holy_Pilgrim

Possibly good news ?

AC/DC Drop Tour Hint - Planet Rock

Hope this is right, having seen them on every tour since FTATR I am arsed right off at the ticket situation currently. A couple of dates at the MK bowl wouldn't go amiss or unfilled either.

[Geege]

Absolute joke, no matter what you do you end up with this page

https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/check...MfJNMNRJMN_n4I

why don't Ticketmaster just say "All tickets Sold Out"