Depeche Mode - TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE 2009

McGintyMcGoo

3 days to go!:P

akadesign

Does anyone know what time there on stage at? Will be running a little late from work and want to make sure im there on time.

Jenroche

Just wondering what people reckon would be a good time to head down there in order to get up the front? Y'see I'm quite short so if I'm going to have any chance of being able to see anything I'm going to have to be there early. Any ideas?

Jen ;->

DepecheHead101

Jenroche wrote: »

Just wondering what people reckon would be a good time to head down there in order to get up the front? Y'see I'm quite short so if I'm going to have any chance of being able to see anything I'm going to have to be there early. Any ideas?

Jen ;->

I was thinking the same thing. I want to get up the front as well. And I have never been up to the 02 before like. Is everyone lining up outside the one gate or what?

Reginald P. DuM

DepecheHead101 wrote: »

I was thinking the same thing. I want to get up the front as well. And I have never been up to the 02 before like. Is everyone lining up outside the one gate or what?

Ok if you have been to the old Point before forget it, do not use it as a reference for the new venue. It's vastly improved in every respect. There are different entry points depending on which part of the arena you are in. Long queues are almost eliminated. There are opitions for bars, toilets exits etc. I have been there a few times now and always found it to be a well run place. One point if you are up the top level the steps are quite steep so best to go easy on the gaggle!!

As for times I'm not in possession of my ticket yet so don't know what it says for doors open but I'd imagine the Main act will be on by 9 at the latest. Will need to get confirmation on this but I'm gonna be having a few scoops in a pub across the river til about 8 and wander over then.

akadesign

Reginald P. DuM wrote: »

Ok if you have been to the old Point before forget it, do not use it as a reference for the new venue. It's vastly improved in every respect. There are different entry points depending on which part of the arena you are in. Long queues are almost eliminated. There are opitions for bars, toilets exits etc. I have been there a few times now and always found it to be a well run place. One point if you are up the top level the steps are quite steep so best to go easy on the gaggle!!

As for times I'm not in possession of my ticket yet so don't know what it says for doors open but I'd imagine the Main act will be on by 9 at the latest. Will need to get confirmation on this but I'm gonna be having a few scoops in a pub across the river til about 8 and wander over then.

Yeah I'd say there on about 9 which is normally the case for the O2, just need some confirmation to be sure.

lil'bug

only 2 days to go
i can't wait

DepecheHead101

Reginald P. DuM wrote: »

Ok if you have been to the old Point before forget it, do not use it as a reference for the new venue. It's vastly improved in every respect. There are different entry points depending on which part of the arena you are in. Long queues are almost eliminated. There are opitions for bars, toilets exits etc. I have been there a few times now and always found it to be a well run place. One point if you are up the top level the steps are quite steep so best to go easy on the gaggle!!

As for times I'm not in possession of my ticket yet so don't know what it says for doors open but I'd imagine the Main act will be on by 9 at the latest. Will need to get confirmation on this but I'm gonna be having a few scoops in a pub across the river til about 8 and wander over then.

Damn. The multiple entries are easy and better for most I suppose but with one line if I were up near the front at least I would actually know I am getting in first. I find with multiple lines that even if you are at the front of your own line by the time you get in the front of the stage is already packing up because people are coming from all sides.

Also, doors are at half 6, so I suspect maybe support at half 7, band at half 8? Even that's a stretch because I remember M83 only playing for about 12-16 minuets in Paris.

What happens then is a ten minuet period of waiting followed by ten minuets of 'DM' rotating on that sphere thing [Anton Corbijn calls it the 'Sphere Of Fear'.]

Also the minimal techno stuff that gets played before the concert is a Martin Gore mix you can get from the website.

Reginald P. DuM

I'd say if you are there at half 6 you'll have no problem getting up near the stage. Failing that elbow your way up!! With it being a weekday lots will be working so won't be there too early.

DepecheHead101

Reginald P. DuM wrote: »

I'd say if you are there at half 6 you'll have no problem getting up near the stage. Failing that elbow your way up!! With it being a weekday lots will be working so won't be there too early.

It's going to be a fairly good view for everybody anyway I reckon. The 02 standing section has a fairly long stage length but does not go back that far, plus there is a walkway that juts out so the atmosphere should be great.

I remember the point last time. No walkway, half a set :eek:.

Reginald P. DuM

what year did they play in Ireland last?

DepecheHead101

Twas the 2006 playing the angel tour.

Goldigga

The last time they played in Dublin was in 2006. Missed that one. I seen them in The Point in Dec 1993. Was a young lad of 15. Great night! Here was the setlist that night

Higher Love
Policy of Truth
World In My Eyes
Walking in My Shoes
Behind the Wheel
Halo
Stripped
Condemnation
A Question of Lust
One Caress
Mercy In You
I Feel You
Never Let Me Down Again
Rush
In Your Room

Encore:
Personal Jesus
Enjoy the Silence

Encore 2:
Somebody
Everything Counts

Source: setlist.fm



Monday 26 June 2006Depeche Mode
The Point Theatre
Dublin, Ireland

Sunday 12 December 1993Depeche Mode
at The Point Theatre

Wednesday 02 April 1986Depeche Mode
at RDS Stadium


Dublin, Ireland
Friday 05 October 1984Depeche Mode
at SFX Theatre


Thursday 04 October 1984Depeche Mode
at SFX Theatre

Friday 09 September 1983Depeche Mode
at SFX Theatre

Wednesday 06 October 1982Depeche Mode
at National Stadium

Reginald P. DuM

Interesting to compare Setlists, this one below of from their last gig in Zurich on the 3rd.




In Chains
Wrong
Hole To Feed
Walking In My Shoes
It's No Good
A Question Of Time
Precious
World In My Eyes
Insight (sung by Martin)
Home
Miles Away / The Truth Is
Policy Of Truth
In Your Room
I Feel You
Enjoy The Silence
Never Let Me Down Again

Encore #1
One Caress
Stripped
Behind The Wheel
Personal Jesus

McGintyMcGoo

48 hours to go (or 49 if they are coming on at 9pm):eek:

slave1

I don't care what backlash I'll get but I really want to hear I Just Can't Get Enough, it was one of the first singles where I knew all the words, since then I've every album and single but haven't managed to be at a gig where they've sung it.
C'mon DM, just for me
Halo would be nice too

DepecheHead101

No chance of either I'm afraid but despite my general apathy towards pre-Some Great Reward Mode I would love to see JCGE also. Let's face it, the crowd would eat it up. It was ****ing fantastic on the Playing The Angel DVD.

DepecheHead101

Just got an email from ticketmaster, support to go on at quarter to 8.

Reginald P. DuM

So 9 then for the Mode would be fair to say..

DepecheHead101

Seems like much longer intervals than when I was in Paris. No doubt the 02 management will delight at getting the punters to spend the free time knocking back some six euro pints!

slave1

Last time it was a free for all for those with cameras, no apparent restrictions, anyone know tomorrow night's policy??

DepecheHead101

They are always cool with it up their from what I can tell unless you have a heavy duty zoomable journalist style jobbie hanging off your neck.

Pompey Magnus

Not long to go now, better get my ass in gear and get my ticket printed off. I'm disappointed Fragile Tension hasn't really featured in the tour, it and Wrong are the stand out tracks on the new album for me.

BostonB

What albums do you think the set list will be from?

Who is the support act?

Pompey Magnus

BostonB wrote: »

What albums do you think the set list will be from?

Who is the support act?

The last 5 concerts on the tour had the following set list:

In Chains
Wrong
Hole To Feed
Walking In My Shoes
It's No Good
A Question Of Time
Precious
World In My Eyes
Insight (sung by Martin)
Home
Miles Away / The Truth Is
Policy Of Truth
In Your Room
I Feel You
Enjoy The Silence
Never Let Me Down Again

Encore #1
One Caress
Stripped
Behind The Wheel
Personal Jesus

The support is Soulsavers, don't know too much about them to be honest.

sdanseo

akadesign wrote: »

Does anyone know what time there on stage at? Will be running a little late from work and want to make sure im there on time.

Doors at 6.30 usually the main act starts between 7.45 and 9.

Goldigga

This is what we have to look forward to tmw night. Cant friggin wait!!!

Adiaga 2

Charco wrote: »

The last 5 concerts on the tour had the following set list:

In Chains
Wrong
Hole To Feed
Walking In My Shoes
It's No Good
A Question Of Time
Precious
World In My Eyes
Insight (sung by Martin)
Home
Miles Away / The Truth Is
Policy Of Truth
In Your Room
I Feel You
Enjoy The Silence
Never Let Me Down Again

Encore #1
One Caress
Stripped
Behind The Wheel
Personal Jesus

The support is Soulsavers, don't know too much about them to be honest.

No Peace? They played it in Prague and it was brilliant. My favourite song on the new album too. Oh well.. Some beauties in there to make up for it!

Can't wait for tonight!

slave1

and so the day arrives.....:)

delbertgrady

Get there early to shout for Puppets!