Twiggy (formerly of this board, now working with Sparks!) is urging likewise. Actually flight prices to NY aren't as bad as I thought... But I must adult.
Toronto presale was like "it's 10:01 and we have no tickets... no wait we have some for a measly $500 each (that's around 250 quid) for true fans like you, no wait here are some for $162 you filthy plebs, haha no sorry those are gone... [refresh, refresh, refresh...] ok fine, here, you can have some floor tickets for $125 a pop". Very stressful experience but it all worked out and super pumped to get to see them in such a small venue.
Toronto presale was like "it's 10:01 and we have no tickets... no wait we have some for a measly $500 each (that's around 250 quid) for true fans like you, no wait here are some for $162 you filthy plebs, haha no sorry those are gone... [refresh, refresh, refresh...] ok fine, here, you can have some floor tickets for $125 a pop". Very stressful experience but it all worked out and super pumped to get to see them in such a small venue.
Those $500 would have been fine if the venue would allow entry to the floor section. Do true fans want to sit in a box? It was certainly stressful.
So you're meant to just keep refreshing it until a ticket gets through? This is the design?
Either that's the design or that's just how the Ticketmaster site functions when there's a crush of people trying to get through. (I have no idea if this works with any other sites involved in selling tickets for these shows.) I hope this is useful to someone trying again with one of the subsequent presales or the general sale...
I do think the amount of interest in the Toronto and Brooklyn shows strongly suggests there will be additional dates added, likely Sept. 11 in Toronto and Sept. 14 in Brooklyn.
Toronto presale was like "it's 10:01 and we have no tickets... no wait we have some for a measly $500 each (that's around 250 quid) for true fans like you, no wait here are some for $162 you filthy plebs, haha no sorry those are gone... [refresh, refresh, refresh...] ok fine, here, you can have some floor tickets for $125 a pop". Very stressful experience but it all worked out and super pumped to get to see them in such a small venue.
Those $500 would have been fine if the venue would allow entry to the floor section. Do true fans want to sit in a box? It was certainly stressful.
Happy to hear you managed tickets!
I very nearly went through with it but reckoned I'd get a better deal with a little patience. Had to remind myself that there are LiveNation and Spotify presales tomorrow and the general sale on Friday, so this was not my one and only chance at tickets.
I snatched 3 ga for LA, the trick is start refreshing from the last few seconds countdown. I failed to get any from Brooklyn.. that is actually closer to me. I will try getting it in the next few days and sell my LA tickets hopefully to some real fans.
for the people thinking about which venue to go..
Capacity of venues:
Toronto History: 2500
Kings Theatre Brooklyn: 3000
LA Hollywood palladium: 4000
Chicago Aragon: 5000
SF bill graham civic auditorium: 8500
-- Edited by ole47 on Wednesday 20th of March 2024 12:36:20 AM
Managed to nab a Friday Brooklyn one. I've only ever been to the States once, never NY, and not sure I can really afford a few days there but this is what getting swept away does to the weak-willed...
I'm just hoping the Toronto audience is mostly Pulp fans, not a stereotypically sedate Toronto crowd of suits and hipsters who are there because they know somebody who knows somebody.
I think US audience for brit bands (including oasis, stone roses etc) are really lukewarm. I am not having high hope for a great vibe in any of these venues.. their last tour in US indicated NYC might have the best audience.
How do these venues compare in size and vibe to the ones that Suede and the Manics played when they co-headlined on a US tour over the last couple of years? I think I remember reading a lot of those shows didnt sell-out.
How do these venues compare in size and vibe to the ones that Suede and the Manics played when they co-headlined on a US tour over the last couple of years? I think I remember reading a lot of those shows didnt sell-out.
I went to the Washington DC one, small venue (~1000), dont remember if sold out or not but I got mine close to the show. the craziest part (at least for me) is suede opened on time, the security check took longer than usual, I together with a long line were waiting on the street when Bretts voice and some hits were heard!
I'm just hoping the Toronto audience is mostly Pulp fans, not a stereotypically sedate Toronto crowd of suits and hipsters who are there because they know somebody who knows somebody.
I must be going to the wrong concerts cuz I've never seen this at Toronto shows?
I'm just hoping the Toronto audience is mostly Pulp fans, not a stereotypically sedate Toronto crowd of suits and hipsters who are there because they know somebody who knows somebody.
I must be going to the wrong concerts cuz I've never seen this at Toronto shows?
You got me, this was not a fair comment because it has been a long time since I lived in and went to shows in Toronto. And maybe I was going to the wrong ones back then!
Edit to add: in any case I doubt there could be a crowd passive enough to ruin the night for me.
-- Edited by Pulp Friction on Thursday 21st of March 2024 02:01:03 AM
I'm just hoping the Toronto audience is mostly Pulp fans, not a stereotypically sedate Toronto crowd of suits and hipsters who are there because they know somebody who knows somebody.
I think US audience for brit bands (including oasis, stone roses etc) are really lukewarm. I am not having high hope for a great vibe in any of these venues.. their last tour in US indicated NYC might have the best audience.
I thought Pulp did a great job energizing the crowd at Radio City in 2012, despite it being a venue with no pit/dance floor. My guess is that factor influenced the choice of venue this time out.
-- Edited by Pulp Friction on Thursday 21st of March 2024 03:33:55 PM
went GA or bust on the amex presale for the 14th and look to have busted out so fingers crossed there's a decent allotment for the general sale tomorrow...!
How do these venues compare in size and vibe to the ones that Suede and the Manics played when they co-headlined on a US tour over the last couple of years? I think I remember reading a lot of those shows didnt sell-out.
same nyc venue suede/manics were in. pissed i didn't go. but i was feeling like crap that week. and yes, didnt sell out. but these will.
brooklyn is a bit of a nuisance from where i am in new jersey. but pulp is obviously a must.
Caught Suede/Manic at Massey Hall, which is the exact same size as Pulp's venue this time. Yeah, Suede opened and def should have closed.
Also saw Pulp at Radio City and thought the crowd was good. Everyone walked out of the seats and crowded the front. I drank a bottle of rum across the street first though, might have not been how I recall...
WTF CHICAGO AND BROOKLYN TIX SOLD OUT AS SOON AS THEY WENT ON SALE. WASNT EVEN 5 SECS INTO IT AND *ALL* WERE SOLD OUT??????????
Scalpers????????? or????? This would have been our first Pulp show!!!!!
I have 3 not so good seats for 9/14 (got better seats in the general sale), 3 GA for LA first night, that I am more than happy to sell at original price to the real fans.
(Not sure about how I'm gonna do that.. and if it's appropriate to post here, admin feel free to delete if not)
idk how you guys managed to grab *any* tickets for nyc!! it was such a surreal and bizarre system. today when i tried yet again and finally got in they started 200-300 a pop. not surprising bc ticket prices have gotten so insane in the last few years here, but my god! guess i am glad i saw them in dublin at least???
idk how you guys managed to grab *any* tickets for nyc!! it was such a surreal and bizarre system. today when i tried yet again and finally got in they started 200-300 a pop. not surprising bc ticket prices have gotten so insane in the last few years here, but my god! guess i am glad i saw them in dublin at least???
i figured out that each incognito browser window got a separate random spot in the queue, so opening up a bunch of those prior to 10am helped with getting a decent spot... wish I opened a few more today though! Prices sucked but GA was cheaper (like 130 w fees). still hoping they move to a venue that is bigger and not in flatbush
idk how you guys managed to grab *any* tickets for nyc!! it was such a surreal and bizarre system. today when i tried yet again and finally got in they started 200-300 a pop. not surprising bc ticket prices have gotten so insane in the last few years here, but my god! guess i am glad i saw them in dublin at least???
i figured out that each incognito browser window got a separate random spot in the queue, so opening up a bunch of those prior to 10am helped with getting a decent spot... wish I opened a few more today though! Prices sucked but GA was cheaper (like 130 w fees). still hoping they move to a venue that is bigger and not in flatbush
ahh, nice 130 def isn't the worst. but yeah this is what we did! i roped my husband into this too, who could not care less for pulp but lol we had adjacent laptops going for it to get a spot in line. i had to run off to a meeting so while i was on the train he called me to let me know he finally got in, and how crazy pricey it was. i do love the interior of kings theatre but yeah. maybe not the best venue for the demand clearly! i'm happy for the outpouring of support for their triumphant return but like hoping for a resale miracle ;(
idk how you guys managed to grab *any* tickets for nyc!! it was such a surreal and bizarre system. today when i tried yet again and finally got in they started 200-300 a pop. not surprising bc ticket prices have gotten so insane in the last few years here, but my god! guess i am glad i saw them in dublin at least???
i figured out that each incognito browser window got a separate random spot in the queue, so opening up a bunch of those prior to 10am helped with getting a decent spot... wish I opened a few more today though! Prices sucked but GA was cheaper (like 130 w fees). still hoping they move to a venue that is bigger and not in flatbush
For the first presale my boyfriend and I had both of our laptops and phones open in hopes we'd be able to snag tickets across one of those 4... I was so paranoid we wouldn't get any after hearing how the earlier timezones' sales went that morning. That's smart about using incognito tabs! I hadn't thought of that
Just realized PULP will be in Toronto during Toronto International Film Festival. Wonder if Jarvis' increasing film presence might mean he'll be part of "something"?
Just reading about these prices. So sorry to see that happen. Hope all of you true fans get sorted with tickets for fair prices. Glad you're getting to see them that side of the pond. Enjoy!
American obsessive for 30 years--I've seen Pulp once and Jarvis twice in the past. I'm already flying from out-of-state to see them twice in CA and now they announce a show at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery??!! I am really torn, given these ticket prices. I know the setlists haven't changed much across the tour. Any thoughts re. how the singular venue might impact the show (or not)? Thanks Pulp People <3
If it were me and I could afford it, I'd go ahead and add the third show. Outdoors on a September evening in LA? Sounds like it has good potential to be something special. And while you can probably expect the setlists to be very similar on all three nights you can also be sure the shows won't be identical. But maybe it's just me. I've always done the sensible thing and passed up opportunities to catch a second show and always come away with a bit of mild regret. It will be no different this year, though the insane prices make it easier to swallow.
Thanks so much for the feedback--I appreciate it. I can't really afford it (single mom), but my parents live in LA and I just learned that my great-grandparents are buried in that cemetery(!). I'm going to see if I can go and bring my kid.
I am crying badly now!! During the MORE tour in North America, my husband will be out of the country. I need to stay home with my young kid. As a mom, I know my kid is important than Pulp ... but but but ... T_T
I am crying badly now!! During the MORE tour in North America, my husband will be out of the country. I need to stay home with my young kid. As a mom, I know my kid is important than Pulp ... but but but ... T_T
Last year, my kid stayed with my husband in the hotel, but she cried for 2-3 hours until midnight when I got back to the hotel. It hurt me to the core ...
With her father, I'm fine and will try again. But with a babysitter, no ... Mommy can't
Glad to see they're doing more US shows, unfortunately all too far for me this time (minus LA with the crazy pricing). I still feel incredibly lucky to have seen them in San Francisco last year!
