Blur

[t0paz]

7 minutes ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said:

The Colchester Arts Centre is f-king tiny, like max 500 people, small. Can't believe their gonna play there! Was deemed a total dive when I was in my teens, haha.

Damon and Graham met at school there I think, so obviously means a lot to them. 

[Bike_Like_A_Mum]

I'm going to HAVE to give the colchester tickets a go!!!

How do I get pre-sale access?

[t0paz]

1 minute ago, Bike_Like_A_Mum said:

I'm going to HAVE to give the colchester tickets a go!!!

How do I get pre-sale access?

Aside from the links I posted above, this is all the email says:

As a subscriber to the blur mailing list, you have exclusive access to the ticket presale for these shows. In order to access the pre-sale, please follow the link below to your preferred show. Pre-sale begins at 10am BST on 26th April 2023.

 

For Colchester, Eastbourne and Newcastle you will need to have a Ticketmaster account in order to join the queue and purchase tickets. Please ensure that you have signed in, in advance of tickets going on sale.

Please note there are a maximum of 2 tickets per person available to purchase per show.

Tickets for the warm up shows are limited. However, don’t miss out, last remaining tickets for blur’s second night at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 9th July are on sale now. Buy yours here.

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

1 minute ago, t0paz said:

Damon and Graham met at school there I think, so obviously means a lot to them. 

Oh I know they're from Colchester, they were legends for a lot of us who grew up in the 90s! Just surprised they chose that venue. Maybe they performed practice gigs there back in the day.

[coma girl]

24 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Same. Saw them do a warm up at the Barras a few years back.

I tried and failed to get tickets for that, still gutted.

I have been offered a ticket for the Wembley gig but flights down and hotels are crazy expensive, especially when it's so soon after Glastonbury.

[Enkidu]

Would anyone like to collaborate on getting tickets for Colchester? I've managed to see Strokes at Roundhouse, Arcade Fire at Koko etc, so hopefully will have some luck this time too...

[chestwig]

I have this same email. But get a 400 error when I click the link. Anybody else have this problem? 

[balti-pie]

19 minutes ago, chestwig said:

I have this same email. But get a 400 error when I click the link. Anybody else have this problem? 

the presale is tomorrow at 10am, its not open yet 

[BBC7BBCHEAVEN]

Are they confirmed either way for Glastonbury?

Can't make any of these dates so would be delighted if they're playing.

[incident]

11 minutes ago, BBC7BBCHEAVEN said:

Are they confirmed either way for Glastonbury?

Can't make any of these dates so would be delighted if they're playing.

One of them said they're not doing it, so extremely unlikely.

[Sparticus]

Having never been to any of these venues, can anyone comment on which is the best one to try for? 

[duke88]

2 minutes ago, Sparticus said:

Having never been to any of these venues, can anyone comment on which is the best one to try for? 

Newcastle or Wolves are the biggest venues I'd guess

[Badlands]

Steer clear of the City Hall at Newcastle- terrible venue. Awful sound- terrible view and unfriendly locals.

Best avoid…

[balti-pie]

Winter Gardens in Eastbourne holds perhaps a thousand, its a lovely building and obviously i'm biased cos i live here but its a great town. Its very far from exciting or thrilling but the hills, the seafront and the faded glamour of the architecture make it pretty damn appealing for a visit.

Blur playing at the winter gardens (for the second time, they played in 95ish for the Great Escape tour that took in loads of strange seaside places) is a pretty great prospect! there'll be a bunfight for tickets of course but you've got to be in it to win it. PLUS there's the distinct possibility of a pre-gig pint with me! 😄

[pryce]

54 minutes ago, Sparticus said:

Having never been to any of these venues, can anyone comment on which is the best one to try for? 

Wolverhampton is the renovated Civic, which was one of my fav venues, but the renovations i think took about 8 years longer than expected ...so no idea what it is like now 

[incident]

5 minutes ago, pryce said:

Wolverhampton is the renovated Civic, which was one of my fav venues, but the renovations i think took about 8 years longer than expected ...so no idea what it is like now 

Reportedly, it's not going to be much different in public facing terms.

Sounds like the main reason it took so long is that they found a shitload of unexpected Asbestos that had to be dealt with.

[Jack.194]

Any idea how much tickets will be?

[brettredmayne]

Is there a code with the artist pre sale as it seems weird its just a link

Be impossible this 

[briddj]

Going to try for Colchester but I think the odds were better in the Glasto resale. 🤣

[fullfathom5]

Most of Colchester will be friends/family. Better to try for Newcastle or the like.

[briddj]

2 hours ago, fullfathom5 said:

Most of Colchester will be friends/family. Better to try for Newcastle or the like.

Colchester is my only option. So it's that or nothing. 

[hurdy]

Newcastle is on O2 Priority 

[chazwwe]

If everyone could not try for the art centre. I live within walking distance from the venue. That would be lovely x. 

The cap for the art centre is 450 max. 

Edited April 26, 2023 by chazwwe

[wro_lap]

Anyone any tips on AXS presale? I’m super nervous about Wolverhampton 

[4AssedMonkey]

17 hours ago, Badlands said:

Steer clear of the City Hall at Newcastle- terrible venue. Awful sound- terrible view and unfriendly locals.

Best avoid…

I'd have been up for that but already got tickets to see The Beths in Manchester that night.