Any news on the support act for the Sydney show?
Another group I wouldn't mind seeing support NO is Infusion. They're a pretty good electronic dance group.
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Originally posted by Chris Zjvenachi And I've only got you guys to ask since I'm going solo to this concert. ;)Any tips?
Well, Chris.... The last NO concerts in Sydney I attended were in Enmore Theatre and Coogee Bay Hotel ( then Selina's )back in '86, everyone was standing ( almost like standing ovation ) throughout the duration of the concert... ...so if you are not very tall like me...I suggest bringing some kind of thick heel or box to stand up above everyone...Gee, times like this I really need to be an Empire State Human.....
Cool, I know they have seating there, but I guess the only way to enjoy it is to stand.
- How early should we get there if the show starts at 7:30pm, I was thinking 4pm would be a good time if you wanted to be at the front, what do you think?
I thought the Hordern was an all standing venue.
4PM? gee, i hope i don't have to get there that early. I don't finish work until 6. I was planning on getting there about 7. Is that too late, you think?
If you go to ticketek online Ahmad, it says it has seating, shows a picture.
As for 4pm, don't mind me, I don't know anything, this is my first concert so I'm like "crowds, crowds, crowds" 
I just want to be at the front, and since its general seating, I assume it's first come, first served, hence the 4pm suggestion. ;)
It's my first concert too.
I'm big and tall so viewing and pushing my way through the crowd shouldn't be a problem except I'm going with two girls who are quiet little. I might have to dump them at the door and meet them afterwards.
This is your first concert too?
Not first New Order concert, I mean "I have never been to a concert before, by anyone".
So as you can guess, this is all new to me. ;):)
Same here Chris. I've never been to a concert before, well not to a big concert anyway. The biggest would be the Whitlams at the metro last year and I wouldn't call that big. I was dragged there by my friends against my will.
Gee....4 pm !!!! Me thinks it's too early, I finish work after 6 pm too...so I'm gonna be there like 7.30 or maybe even 8.00 depending on the support band... Other concerts as far as I could remember, the crowd usually build up only after the support band played...during that intermission between bands..then again it all depends on the support band - if it's a popular one, then the front may be fully packed up at the beginning of the support set... I remember Blondie concert at the Capitol, the support Celibate Rifles played to less than half of the total crowd...but that was booked seating. Sometimes support bands don't get much respect from gig audience..and music journalists as well. ( they usually turn up only to review the main act...)
Lets hope this is the case here. I don't wanna turn up late and not be able to get a good viewing area.
Guys- you needn't worry about arriving at the venue too early.. First, hopefully some of you can join us for an ale before the gig.. Second, there's always a break between acts- the support band clear out, everyone shifts around, goes for drinks etc and then bunches up towards the stage.. In my experience it's always possible to force your way to the front if you want it badly enough..
Personally I like slotting in just behind the ruck at the front.. Someone like Jarvis likes to be amongst the throng, I gather, dishing it out.. ;)
I prefer being able to see what's going on without worrying about whether you're gonna stay upright.. I can't see the Hordern gig being that mad mind you, nothing like being in the front for the Prodigy at the BDO or anything.. Or for Limp Bizkit, like that girl found out last year to her peril.
Ahmad, wow I wish I could drag my friends to New Order, in fact I wish I could drag them anywhere, selfish so-and-so's they are.
As for the crowd, see that's what makes me aprehensive.
I don't want to be shoved, I'm a pacifist and I believe in personal space, but obviously others may not.
I thought about going in the seated area, that way, I could have my space and enjoy, but then ... you miss all the action.
Hmm, what to do, what to do ...
Chris, Ahmad - you've nothing to worry about.
Depthsy's right, have a few beers before hand, relax, chew the cud with a few like minded souls then breeze into the gig when you're good & ready.
If you want a bit of personal space Chris, probs best not to get right down the front. That's where it can get a bit lively if you know what I mean ;). Sounds like you'd be better off with DC, just behind the pit, so you avoid the general chaos but still get a great view of the stage & soak up the atmos which is always better than in the seats (imho).
No need to get in at 4pm, doubt the doors would even be open then. That's just a waste of drinking time - cardinal. For the UK shows, NO were getting on stage at around 9.30pm, even though the advertised start time was 7.30pm, & we would make our way in at 9pm ish, wend our way towards the front & then enjoy ourselves.
Ahmad, wow I wish I could drag my friends to New Order, in fact I wish I could drag them anywhere, selfish so-and-so's they are.
Actually, one of the girls is a fan of NO's and the other has become one after the Get Ready album. But I don't think they'll appreciate seeing them as much as I will.
Right, that explains it then Ahmad.
Johnny - I don't know what a 'pit' is etc etc, is that like row 4 or 5 or something to that effect?
Cheers. ;)
Got my ticket today!
Door 2, New Order, Horden Pavillion, ticket number 2000 something!
"I used to think that the day would never come" ;)
Originally posted by Chris Z Right, that explains it then Ahmad.Johnny - I don't know what a 'pit' is etc etc, is that like row 4 or 5 or something to that effect?Cheers. ;)
A pit is a mosh pit, prop not like a metal band where the crowd will go sick but where people clamour to get to the front of their favorite band. for an example of a mosh pit watch some heavy metal specials where they show concerts and decrease the verocity by about 100 times. Johnny is right though, stand back just off the pit and enjoy the night!!!
Ok, this is all new to me, damn.
Do NO fans really go wild? I suppose yes, I bet alot of them will be on Ecstacy.
I think I'll be in row 5 or something, that should be back far enough ... hopefully. ;)
Originally posted by Chris Z Do NO fans really go wild? I suppose yes, I bet alot of them will be on Ecstacy.
New Order fans in the UK do indeed go fairly wild, or used to, it's not quite as full on as it used to be, but then we're all much older now.
In my experience, foreign crowds seem to be more 'studenty' and far more sedate, taking the music far more [heavens forbid] 'seriously', and not really enjoying themselves so much. Each to their own, I guess?
Ecstasy? Absolutely wasted on the Order. Lager is the consumate drug of choice.
Cool, I'm all for sedation. ;)
Thanks for your help on this Allen also.
BTW, I got my 2nd New Order CD today, "The Best Of", for $20 AU (approx 6.50 GBP) ... great. ;):)
Chris, If you want more NO albums go to JB Hi-Fi at Parramatta. They have most of their albums for under $20 including Get Ready.
I'm assuming you have the Best Of and Substance. Your next album should be Low Life followed by Technique, Brotherhood, PC&L, Get Ready, Republic and finally Movement.
Actually before all those try to find New Order Story on video. As the title suggests it's about the history of NO (including JD) and includes videos of all the hits (roughly 20 songs).
Hey thanks a lot for the advice Ahmad. ;)
There is also a New Order DVD out in Australia which has 2 of their concerts on it.
If you wish to know more, go to http://www.michaeldvd.com.au and type 'New Order' into the Review search and it'll give you the complete run-down of the disc. ;):)
centrelink wont give me a lone so i can get to the sydney show which is fuked cause i had free tickets in both Sydney and Melbourne
oh well im just happy there doin the Perth BDO the last BDO is always the best
Originally posted by Ahmad Daizli Chris, If you want more NO albums go to JB Hi-Fi at Parramatta. They have most of their albums for under $20 including Get Ready.
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Have to agree with you, Ahmad...JB-Hifi is the best place to get CD cheapies....Couldn't believe I got most of my Belle & Sebastian CDs for only $12.99 each!!
BTW, Chris Z, if you want Joy Division's CDs...I saw yesterday at Chatswood HUM store, Unknown Pleasures, Closer & Still going for '2 for $25'....they even have all the Jesus Mary Chain & Smiths at that price, too....
BTW, I got my JD Still at JB Hifi for only $3.99....WHAT A STEAL!!!
You can also get both Fractured/JD Preston & Les Bain Douche CDs at Borders for only $25.95....
Wow that's cheap, thanks for the heads up See-Ye. ;)
I saw JOy Division 19-something - 198something (sorry) at HMV Hurstville for $19.95, I didn't know if that was a good price or not, hence I passed. ;)
What ever you do don't pay $45 for Technique. Thats how much HMV in Bankstown have got it for, I have no idea why. I managed to pick it up for $20 a few years ago.
I'll keep that in mind Ahmad, thanks.
Do you think $36 was too much to pay of Substance or is that it's official price?
I got mine for $40 about 10 years ago. $36 isn't bad but I do recall seeing it for $30 not long ago but went it comes to NO music money isn't an issue.
Originally posted by Chris Z I'll keep that in mind Ahmad, thanks.Do you think $36 was too much to pay of Substance or is that it's official price?
FUCKS...that's too much!!!
I think recently FISH records have substance for only $19.95...You'll just have keep an eye out for bargains... Talking about bargains...last year at HUM Chatswood, they have Lowlife,Brotherhood, Technique for only $7.95 each or '3 FOR $20'..!!!!Nearly felt like buying the whole lot again...but I have already own 3 copies of Lowlife... Besides, I'm hoping the remastered version to come out soon.... BTW, anyone here owns the Japanese 1999 remastered of NO CDs?...Are they really good quality remasters? I need some feedback before forking out big money for them...
