Gig in Whelans

Dodgykeeper

Am going to see Hue and Cry in Whelans tomorrow, would it be cool to bring the Camera, it is an Aitken Promoted concert and is no way I am leaving the camera if they try to take it off me?

xshayx

They'll probably just take your batteries if they dont allow it

Dragan

I have never had any issues with camera in Whelans and i have been to multiple gigs in there over the last year or so. At times there have been large numbers of us in there, with a high percentage of camera and we had no problems.

One thing i will say, beware the red light. Whelans kind of sucks on the lighting side of things.

PaulieC

bring your camera. it will be a labour of love :P

Fajitas!

Generally, Whelans are grand, though it does depend on the night.

iamnothim

Yeah, Whelan's is fine for cameras. I'm the house photographer (appreciate my photos on the walls!) and there's always an abundance of photographers and I've never seen anyone get stopped.

You'll need fast a decent fast lens, and if it's going to be packed get there early because it can be very difficult to get up the front. The red lights are also a pain.

shepthedog

iamnothim wrote: »

Yeah, Whelan's is fine for cameras. I'm the house photographer (appreciate my photos on the walls!) and there's always an abundance of photographers and I've never seen anyone get stopped.

You'll need fast a decent fast lens, and if it's going to be packed get there early because it can be very difficult to get up the front. The red lights are also a pain.

I was in there recently looking at the images on the wall.. Top stuff! Well done...

Dragan

iamnothim wrote: »

Yeah, Whelan's is fine for cameras. I'm the house photographer (appreciate my photos on the walls!) and there's always an abundance of photographers and I've never seen anyone get stopped.

Pretty sure i have seen you risking gear at Super Extra Bonus Party in order to get your shots!!

I could be wrong?

Dodgykeeper

cambo_gueno wrote: »

bring your camera. it will be a labour of love :P

I will and if they try and take it off me I will say I Refuse and may react Violently then they wont le me in and I will spend the rest of the night Looking for Linda

Its ok I have got my coat!

melekalikimaka

ah whelans are laid back, the guys that run it arent really concerned unless its stipulated by the band, I didnt realise Whelans was an aikin place

Dragan

melekalikimaka wrote: »

ah whelans are laid back, the guys that run it arent really concerned unless its stipulated by the band, I didnt realise Whelans was an aikin place

I don't think they are exclusive? Most of the bands i go and see that are Irish based are self promote/own label types and i would have seen a good few of them in there.

AnimalRights

Not been to Whelan's often over the years but I did like it when I was there 'cept for the bouncers of course....
Is it still the same owners as The Village?
I've only shot once there and thats when I was very much a beginner, just had a look at them and yes I am embarrassed about them. :P
Anyway I have a choice of 5 gigs this weekend!!
Never seen such a congestion like that before!

iamnothim

shepthedog wrote: »

I was in there recently looking at the images on the wall.. Top stuff! Well done...

Well, i'm one of three photographers in there, so it's likely you were looking at the other guys!

Dragan wrote: »

Pretty sure i have seen you risking gear at Super Extra Bonus Party in order to get your shots!!

I did shoot them once in there, but it wasn't recently. Over 6 months ago I'd say - mental band! they move way to quick for photos

AnimalRights wrote: »

Is it still the same owners as The Village?

It is yeah. They own Andrew's Lane Theatre now too. It's a handy little nixer and I get freebies into all three venues whenever I want which is a plus. Nearly value that more than the money

The only gig Whelan's have ever had photo restrictions on was a Christy Moore show. For that gig though, they also closed the bar during the performance which is very unusual. I was under strict instructions - no flash, first three songs only, minimum of 10 meters from the stage at all times, make no noise whatsoever. of course, i walked in and instantly kicked over about 5 pints that had been left on the ground by people stocking up before the performance started. made a lot of noise, got a lot of dirty looks

Dragan

iamnothim wrote: »

I did shoot them once in there, but it wasn't recently. Over 6 months ago I'd say - mental band! they move way to quick for photos

Ah yeah, the Bud Rising show that they did with the big pile up at the end! Next time i am in Whelans and i see you about i'll make sure to stay out of your shots!:)

And your right as well, out of 3 gigs i have 7 usable pictures of them. Way too much energy!