Sydney Show

Just bought my tickets to the Sydney show at the Hordern.

Who else is going to this concert?

Not I! I think my brother might be going, he lives in Melbourne, though if they're playing Melbourne he'll probably go to that one instead.

Got the Hordern tickets on day one, though that wasn't necessary...cos it's a general seating show. Bringing my missus along as well, though she would much prefer to see Erasure or Beautiful South. I think I read on one of the past thread, Mitch & CTD are all coming from Melbourne to this gig. Hey, you guys have any live NO CDs ( hotcakes ) to bring along...I don't have any to trade ( I've got a very bad fuzzy recording of NO live in Sydney in '86, but the quality's the pits...anyway it's somewhere in the garage with the ticket stub...) but we can come to some kind of arrangement if you like....

I think we're formulating some sort of old-skool gathering prior to this Hordern gig. I'm flying in that afternoon and I believe Order-stalwarts Johnny Giles and Allen Jarvis will be in attendance, fresh from the UK. I don't know that the Melbourne connection will be there, but Brad, a guy from the Ceremony list is flying in from Adelaide. So if you guys want to join us you're more than welcome. I don't have any confirmation of a meeting point or time yet, watch this space for details closer to the date.. It's gonna be the mad flava.

I'm going with a couple of friends too.

Anyone know who the support band will be?

Am stoked that NO are also playing 2 shows in Melbourne. I am fully ticketed up for the affair.

Originally posted by Johnny Giles Looking forward to meeting all you Oz types in Sydney in a few weeks, sounds like a few beers are in order. Hope the venue hasn't burnt down by the time we get there ;)While I've got the attention of the Oz-mob, are any of you doing any of the other gigs? I'm kicking off at the Gold Coast, then meeting up with Al for the 2 Sydney & 2 Melbourne shows, moving onto Adelaide & then we regroup for Perth. Would be good to meet up for pre-show large ones. Depthsy, you're a Perth lad right? so I guess you'll be on for that?

I will be at both the Melbourne Shows, and quite happy to show anyone around that is keen, get me on Simarili@hotmail.com. There are a couple of good establishments for booze around the Metro and the Big Day Out has onsite catering for these items!

C U round, Obi - seems that Depthy et al can't be arsed with Melbourne. Oh well, makes them more intimate shows, dunnit? CTD

I agree. Even though it would be good to see New Order play in front of a packed house, I would prefer it from a personal point of view if there wasn't that much people there. That way you get to watch the concert in comfort and enjoy it more.

I bought my tickets yesterday and they were number 2887 and 2888. Does anyone know if this number represents the amount of tickets sold? Also, does anyone know the capacity of the Hordern Paviliion?

Ahmad, those numbers must be the number of tickets sold, then... I bought mine at about 9.10am on the first day tickets on sale...and the tickets are numbered 614 & 615...

I agree with you too, Ahmad. I wished it's in a smaller venue like the Metro on George Street, much cosier and intimate...but Kosheen is playing there that night.

The support should be John Butler Trio, do you think? Or maybe Pseudo Echo......

Originally posted by Johnny Giles Looking forward to meeting all you Oz types in Sydney in a few weeks, sounds like a few beers are in order. Hope the venue hasn't burnt down by the time we get there ;)While I've got the attention of the Oz-mob, are any of you doing any of the other gigs? I'm kicking off at the Gold Coast, then meeting up with Al for the 2 Sydney & 2 Melbourne shows, moving onto Adelaide & then we regroup for Perth. Would be good to meet up for pre-show large ones. Depthsy, you're a Perth lad right? so I guess you'll be on for that?

I'm on for the Gold Coast, both Sydney shows and Perth.. I'll be seeing you guys around. The final gig in Perth will be a cracker- I've got a bunch of old school mates who idolised the band thru the eighties and are finally gonna see them..

Any New South Welshmen know of a convenient drinking hole to the Sydney Hordern Pavilion? Somewhere in stumbling distance to the venue preferably..

Originally posted by CandyTheDog C U round, Obi - seems that Depthy et al can't be arsed with Melbourne. Oh well, makes them more intimate shows, dunnit?CTD

Candy, Candy, Candy can't you let it go? I know you're feeling desperately out of the loop, but I simply can't afford to do every show.. Here's an idea: why don't you fly up to Sydney and join us for the Hordern gig and the BDO? Hell, it's only three sickies.. Or just tell your curator that you're going north, looking for evidence of the ancient diprotodontid.. He'll be thrilled.

Who's this Obi guy? Is that Obi as in Obi Wan, or is that a more NewOrder related Obi, as in Obi-strip from the Japanese releases? Either way, welcome to the "Aussie bunch" in this forum, as Seb eloquently annointed us..

The support should be John Butler Trio, do you think?

I agree. Even though there are other aussie bands that I would prefer ahead of JBT, it would be fitting to have a band inspired by JD playing before NO.

Originally posted by Allen Jarvis > Originally posted by Obi> Am stoked that NO are also playing 2 shows in Melbourne. I am fully ticketed up for the affair.

Is the Melbourne Metro gig General Admission too? We're guested for this, but some venues rather cheekily stick 'guests' up in the circle, or wherever. And would I not be happy with that!

Pretty sure Metro will be a full General Admition affair! Don't know what type of crowd we will get in there though, maybe old fans, maybe youngin's Will just have to see

Originally posted by Ahmad Daizli > The support should be John Butler Trio, do you think?I agree. Even though there are other aussie bands that I would prefer ahead of JBT, it would be fitting to have a band inspired by JD playing before NO.

Knowing how melbourne promoters think don't be suprised if we end up with Kids in the Kitchen or Psuedo Echo supporting. Support acts in Melbourne never are quite right

Originally posted by depthcharge > Originally posted by CandyTheDog> C U round, Obi - seems that Depthy et al can't be arsed with Melbourne. Oh well, makes them more intimate shows, dunnit?> CTD>

Candy, Candy, Candy can't you let it go? I know you're feeling desperately out of the loop, but I simply can't afford to do every show.. Here's an idea: why don't you fly up to Sydney and join us for the Hordern gig and the BDO? Hell, it's only three sickies.. Or just tell your curator that you're going north, looking for evidence of the ancient diprotodontid.. He'll be thrilled.

Who's this Obi guy? Is that Obi as in Obi Wan, or is that a more NewOrder related Obi, as in Obi-strip from the Japanese releases? Either way, welcome to the "Aussie bunch" in this forum, as Seb eloquently annointed us..

Depthy - nice idea, but no can do. I like your cunning plan for three consecutive sickies (and I'm also secretly thrilled that the word Diprotodontid has made it to this forum, you tiger), but it's a lack of funding that is restraining me at this point. I'm happy to meet up with Obi and Jarvo (and even Muffy's brother - hell, I'd drink with a duck), but I'm pretty much tied to Melbourne CTD

Originally posted by CandyTheDog > I'm happy to meet up with Obi and Jarvo (and even Muffy's brother - hell, I'd drink with a duck), but I'm pretty much tied to Melbourne> CTD>

Any idea for a venue in Melbourne? There are plenty of good pubs in a short area around there, The Elephant and Wheelbarrow on Bourke, Bridie O'Riellys on Lt Collin, The Imperial up the road, Hard Rock Cafe accross the road. Any input for pre show drinks?

Hey Guys n' Gals,

I'm new to this forum, and I'm really glad I found talk regarding the Sydney show on these forums as I too am going.

Does anyone know what the set will be, also what did you mean by 'the venue being burnt down', do you think there will be trouble?

I can't wait, I've never been to a concert before. ;)

Originally posted by Chris Zjvenachi Hey Guys n' Gals,I'm new to this forum, and I'm really glad I found talk regarding the Sydney show on these forums as I too am going.Does anyone know what the set will be, also what did you mean by 'the venue being burnt down', do you think there will be trouble?I can't wait, I've never been to a concert before. ;)

For the play lists of No concerts check out the NO Gigography at http://www.waterrat.com/nogig.htm. it is a good source of info. Welcome anyway!

Hey Obi Wan, this site has most of the same information in the Histoy section. You can check out almost every joydivision/neworder show's playlist, ticket stub, merchandise etc...if only the resources here would add their memories of past shows, this site would have it all. What about 18april1985? Who was there?! What a show!

Chris, check under History-tours and concerts-Get Ready and have a look at every set neworder played this year.

Only 16 days to go.

Sorry people but I'm a little excited about seeing NO for the first time.

Thanks Guys,

I am very psyched to see this show as I think New Order are great, but I do have a couple of concerns.

Seeing as how I have never been to a concert before in my life, yes and I've been on this planet for well over 20 years, I have absolutely no idea of what to expect crowd wise etc etc.

And I've only got you guys to ask since I'm going solo to this concert. ;)

Any tips?

Originally posted by Ahmad Daizli Only 16 days to go.Sorry people but I'm a little excited about seeing NO for the first time.

I know what you are going through Ahmad; I saw NO for the first time last November in Cologne and I was counting the days from the day I had the tickets in my hands. Sometimes when your expectations are too high you get disappointed, but that was definitely not the case. To see NO live and play songs you may have listened to literally hundreds of times (like Regret, True Faith, LWTUA) is truly special. Even quite emotional at certain moments.

Even if they are bad (which I'm sure they won't be)I won't be disappointed. Just having the experience to see them is good enopugh for me.