New Order live @ Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, 2006.01.28

jeez a day b4 me birthday

Woop!

I'll be there, obviously, not much of a journey for me! Now I've got New Order and Belle & Sebastian in the same weekend, yet more excuses to put off taking the big flight back to the states. Not that I really need any

What would be nice is if this turns into a day long event. That way NO could do a full length set, and Doves as well. Hope they have standing tickets on offer though, hate to get stuck up in the rafters of the MEN.

Heavily suspect it'll be a half hour set job, the logistics of making it a full day are horrendous. Worth every second though, can't wait for this one.

i'll be going, lets hope its a large venue so no mad scramble for tickets!

Al Jarvis wrote: No word of a venue on the site though? Fcuking hope it's not the MEN cos that would be SHITE. Does G-Mex still do gigs? Least that might be a tad more [ahem] 'intimate'. But still fcuking huge, mind.

It *IS* the MEN Arena! :)

Playing for schools? Charity concerts?

Are NO turning into Jimmy Saville?

Al, fancy doing a "NEW ORDER FIXED IT FOR ME" button?

Ow's about that then?

Barney Army wrote: FA Cup day 'n all

should be a good un

just imagine if its city v united

Al Jarvis wrote: No word of a venue on the site though? Fcuking hope it's not the MEN cos that would be SHITE. Does G-Mex still do gigs? Least that might be a tad more [ahem] 'intimate'. But still fcuking huge, mind.

EDIT. Just as an additional point. Does everyone think the strapline for this 'Manchester vs Cancer' is a little bit much. Doesn't sound like they had the marketing men on that one. The lad we got the dedication for at the Apollo, Phil Grubb, he passed away from cancer in May. Spoke to his brother last night saying that New Order are doing this Cancer Benefit, and he told me their Mum got taken by cancer as well, on Wednesday. There's only usually one winner when cancer's concerned, sadly, and giving it the big 'un, Manchester's taking on cancer, or whatever, doesn't wash with me. Just think they should play down the aggressive stance where cancer's concerned.

Al, believe me, I really really do know what you mean on this one; I do. Cancer is well, cancer.. sometimes there's no justice and that's life. Every victim is someones wife, daughter, mother or whatever; husband, son, father etc.... it's the shitiest of diseases because it doesn't discriminate - it just gets YOU - ME! I don't care who gets the marketing on this one - it's a real pity the fookin gnment can't put as much effort and money into cancer and see the kids' faces at their mothers graves (or fathers') - no let's just put the tax on the fags instead.....it's all a ***** joke! Life's grand until you know it's gonna be taken away from you - but when you do - well, then it's too bloody late!

I was gonna post this on something totally different cos it's 'screwed' my head - but listen to 'God' by John Lennon - then come back to me. I've got Buddhas all over my house, but I don't believe in him either......... and Darren.. I am so so sorry; worthless words they may seem, but they are heartfelt nonetheless...take care and God Bless.... yes folks, God. There must be a reason; there must be? XXX

Al Jarvis wrote: No word of a venue on the site though? Fcuking hope it's not the MEN cos that would be SHITE. Does G-Mex still do gigs? Least that might be a tad more [ahem] 'intimate'. But still fcuking huge, mind.

EDIT. Just as an additional point. Does everyone think the strapline for this 'Manchester vs Cancer' is a little bit much. Doesn't sound like they had the marketing men on that one. The lad we got the dedication for at the Apollo, Phil Grubb, he passed away from cancer in May. Spoke to his brother last night saying that New Order are doing this Cancer Benefit, and he told me their Mum got taken by cancer as well, on Wednesday. There's only usually one winner when cancer's concerned, sadly, and giving it the big 'un, Manchester's taking on cancer, or whatever, doesn't wash with me. Just think they should play down the aggressive stance where cancer's concerned.

Al, believe me, I really really do know what you mean on this one; I do. Cancer is well, cancer.. sometimes there's no justice and that's life. Every victim is someones wife, daughter, mother or whatever; husband, son, father etc.... it's the shitiest of diseases because it doesn't discriminate - it just gets YOU - ME! I don't care who gets the marketing on this one - it's a real pity the fookin gnment can't put as much effort and money into cancer and see the kids' faces at their mothers graves (or fathers') - no let's just put the tax on the fags instead.....it's all a ***** joke! Life's grand until you know it's gonna be taken away from you - but when you do - well, then it's too bloody late!

I was gonna post this on something totally different cos it's 'screwed' my head - but listen to 'God' by John Lennon - then come back to me. I've got Buddhas all over my house, but I don't believe in him either......... and Darren.. I am so so sorry; worthless words they may seem, but they are heartfelt nonetheless...take care and God Bless.... yes folks, God. There must be a reason; there must be? XXX

A very heartfelt cause, I'm sure we can all relate personal experience to this one. This will be THE gig of 2006, without doubt. The line up speaks for itself, the cause doesn't need to speak, it's just a cause that will always be supported by us all, the fact that the line up is so good just makes it that bit better. It is fantastic to see 'proper' bands doing 'real' charity stuff, in schools, for cancer...there are not many that really do it for the right reasons anymore, but those that do deserve our full support...New Order, Roger Daltrey (a total and complete star), U2, Sir Paul, Doves...to name a few. The Darlo Order will most definately be there.

FREEBASS are advertising for a lead singer with the same calibre as Ian Brown,Barney and Morrissey..only younger,with something to say.Will they have him in time for January? Or will they borrow the Doves lead singer for the day?

monty wrote: FREEBASS are advertising for a lead singer with the same calibre as Ian Brown,Barney and Morrissey..only younger,with something to say.Will they have him in time for January? Or will they borrow the Doves lead singer for the day?

I shall be throwing my hat in the ring!

COME ON TIM!!

Hi,

german order makes concrete Plans for another Trip to manchester.I think some of us are again in the city.

I heard from Ricardo,he would come again too.by the way there's something things we didnt saw at last.

Greets

matthias (german Order) :)

i'll be up for this one..

I might watch this one a bit more sober this time!

In Spain............ :(

Balls

:bag:

sweetness wrote: Woop!

I'll be there, obviously, not much of a journey for me! Now I've got New Order and Belle & Sebastian in the same weekend, yet more excuses to put off taking the big flight back to the states. Not that I really need any

What would be nice is if this turns into a day long event. That way NO could do a full length set, and Doves as well. Hope they have standing tickets on offer though, hate to get stuck up in the rafters of the MEN.

I've got Belle & Sebastian on the Friday, Sunday and Monday...So it's the only free day I've got. This makes me think its destiny. Given half a chance I'll be going.

Cheers Jon

Don't need to book time off work for this one!!! Should be good!

I'll be there, assuming I can get tickets Never had a night out in Manchester before!!

Am I missing something here? The Manchester Cancer web site says Peter Hook's playing, not New Order.

Hmmmmm. All mention of New Order has now been removed from the website.

Shite! What's going on.New Order replaced by..err...Stephen Fretwell? Even more intriguing,is on another site,the rumour mill is grinding out stories of a possible SMITHS REUNION(!?) Can't see it myself.Although MOZZER's on better terms with Andy Roarke,I don't think any bridges have been mended with Mike Joyce.

Uncle Liam wrote: Hmmmmm. All mention of New Order has now been removed from the website.

Precisely!

the smiths reform ,ha ha. there's more chance of the beatles reforming

I know!! Mozzer would probably rather phone his vocals in!!

I had heard rumours that a 'big' Manchester group would be reforming for Manc Aid and The Smiths did cross my mind, then I thought, 'no Sam, get a grip'.

I've also heard that Peter Kay will be the compare for the night...(?)

So, the Order are definitely not playing then?

Stone Roses is the next obvious speculative suggestion. They always did like a good benefit gig. Gutted if the Order have dropped out already, though it's not impossible that the organisers started announcing their appearance without the band's permission?

And what, exactly, is Peter Kay going to "compare"?? His willy with Ricky Gervais???

This is not looking good. I know Gillian is 45 the day before the gig but surely the family celebrations could include playing at this event. I have emailed the website, IF they reply with anything I will post it ASAP. BOLLOCKS my day has been ruined.