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Pros and Cons of Stadium Concerts

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  • 25-02-2011 5:29pm
    #1
    karaokeman
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    I had this argument with my cousin before christmas because he prefers going to arena shows.
    I like both arenas and stadiums but here are the reasons I enjoy stadium gigs.

    Pros :
    Fresh air
    Better range of support acts (for U2 I saw The Script and Bell X1 beforehand)
    Better from business POV (bands who sell out arenas within minutes)
    Fireworks and better outdoor extras
    Good atmosphere (especially during summer months)

    Cons :
    View obstructed for high-seated fans???
    Hard to find your seats maybe???
    Not the best for live recordings (like live CD releases etc.)


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    Furious-Red
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    Ive only been to a stadium gig twice U2 and Bon Jovi. One of my favourite parts was the atmosphere especially during U2 i noticed it more when people are singing , voices are coming from all directions and it helps keep the atmosphere together


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    Minstrel27
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    One thing that annoyed me from when I was at a stadium concert was

    The delay in audio if you are at the back
    Seeing all of the empty space at the back


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    Grid.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 68,370 Mod ✭✭✭✭Grid.


    Don't like them myself, been to a couple and the sound quality was poor ,(awful when windy! ) ... if you're up in the stands all you can do is watch the screens as the performers are like ants on stage.....and if its raining.....well theres 60+ euros down the toilet!! Nah....give me an arena anyday!!;)


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    RayCon
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    Pros :

    Cons :
    Woeful Sound
    Woeful View
    You might as well watch a live DVD cos you're going to end up looking at the "Jumbo-Vision" screens.
    Its Ireland therefore it rains.


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    the_doctor199
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    I think the good atmosphere could apply to both really.

    The sound is one that really bothers me at outdoor shows so that's definitely a con.

    For pro, stadium shows feel like more of an event rather than just another date on a tour.


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    Just Like Heaven
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    Is fresh air really that much of a pro? Is the air even that fresh when there's 60,000 people there?


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    CiaranK
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    Pros; Good atmosphere

    Cons; Rain/Wind
    So many people
    Poor sound
    Too big/Too far back


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    unreggd
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    RayCon wrote: »
    You might as well watch a live DVD cos you're going to end up looking at the "Jumbo-Vision" screens.

    Nail. Head.

    I still dont get why they dont have Live PPV concerts!

    Basically, any seat will be a shoyt view

    If ye want a decent standin spot, ye hafta queue and stand for hours on end

    And the likes of the RDS, they usually have a round/square stage, so they're only playing to your side for 1/4 of the show

    Pain in the mickey irriz


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    Minstrel27
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    unreggd wrote: »
    I still dont get why they dont have Live PPV concerts!

    I wish they did things like this for absolutely massive shows that sell out in minutes.

    Any big stadium show has all the cameras anyway.


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