Download warm up gigs

[Assmask]

I assume many of us have seen the 555th post on that FB chat.

Ginger Nyc: We will announce Download warm up shows today! Yay. See you all in either Belfast, Manchester, York or Glasgow. x

I hope he's typing those in date order as I'll be in Notts from the Tuesday.

[Andy Santiago]

Details of the York gig.
http://theduchessyork.co.uk/whats-on/detail/952.
Tickets booked, see ya there!

[lost johnny]

Surely that's too few warmup shows and as it happens the west country is always nice in June...

[vickyp]

Nope, that's all folks. Details on the book of faces:

"Warm Ups for Download have now been confirmed as:

June 1st - Belfast, Mandella Hall
June 2nd - Manchester, Club Academy
June 3rd - Glasgow, Cathouse
June 4th - York, The Duchess.

The band will consist of Chris Catalyst, Denzel, Rich Jones, Victoria Liedtke & Random Jon Poole."

[Assmask]

That's pretty good for a warm up tour, especially when Ginger ain't touring this year.

See (some of) you at Belfast!

And Download....

[blackdeathcrew]

Manchester for me then

[29xTheJames]

Due to money issues I cant go to any of those gigs (Newcastle would of been fine, I would of been just able to afford that).

Im very fucking angry.

[markE]

Nope, that's all folks. Details on the book of faces:

"Warm Ups for Download have now been confirmed as:

June 1st - Belfast, Mandella Hall
June 2nd - Manchester, Club Academy
June 3rd - Glasgow, Cathouse
June 4th - York, The Duchess.

The band will consist of Chris Catalyst, Denzel, Rich Jones, Victoria Liedtke & Random Jon Poole."

so we've got those, a handful of Japanese dates, download itself and the rebellion festival. not bad for someone who isn't touring this year. expect a new Wildhearts album to be announced by next week!

[Mattie]

Unlike previous gigs where I've booked a ticket and then found travel/accommodation extortionate, I checked the prices before buying tickets.

The prices were still extortionate, I couldn't really justify spending the money...
...but I booked the fuckers anyway and am going to the Manchester gig!

[vickyp]

I think 4 warm ups for one festival is pretty good going really, especially that Belfast date!
With the double bank holidays on the 4th & 5th this stacks up very nicely. Think we should get some meet ups sorted - get the home fires burning up north to welcome those from further afield.

Mattie - have you checked the coach/mega bus prices?

[Col]

Due to money issues I cant go to any of those gigs (Newcastle would of been fine, I would of been just able to afford that).

Im very fucking angry.

York isnt that far mate. We doin it regularly.

[dannyfletcher]

Trains to York from Newcastle are pretty reasonable. Just had a quick look as that is the way i'll haveto get there if i decide to go.

Last 2 trains leave York at

11:18 and 12:41. Must be dinky litte trains though as it has journey time as hour and a half.

Return fare is about £18 inc fees. Far cheaper than a hotel.

[Mattie]

Mattie - have you checked the coach/mega bus prices?

I've used megabus before but it only offers Derby-London, no other destinations from here.
Train fare was only £34 return, which I guess isn't really extortionate - especially compared to £60+ it would have cost for Newcastle (Therapy gig).

Just checked National Express is £10 cheaper than the train, didn't realise coaches were so regular tbh - think I'll be checking that out for some future gigs before booking trains.

I'm happy to pay a little extra for Ginger gigs really, I just baulk at paying high prices to see bands I don't even know if I like all that much... kinda why I'd never want to go to a major festival - too many bands I just don't like!

[Egg4Goff]

Already bought Manchester tickets. Decided against York as I didn't want to take an extra holiday but just realised I'm being forced to take it as a holiday by my work anyway.

Should I do both? Can I afford it?
Hmmm... a decision needs to be made. Brains/ wallet vs irresponsibilty/good times.

[Nojahoda]

That aligns perfectly with me being in Stockholm.

Oh well, best make sure I do the birthday this year then.