Kasabian/Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Marley Park - 23 August 2012

Ted!

Any young lads had bags searched just walking near Marlay, so yeah .. impossible to have drinks before, in public at least.

That's not the worst of it though; no drink whatsoever was allowed into the Pit, nor even food, madness.

Doubt Tom Jones fans will be treated so abismily, one hopes not anyway.

Although, in saying all that, scumbag element is sky high, so perhaps the annoying security procedures and alcohol restrictions are an unfortunate necessity these days.

Itsdacraic

Looks like they had some fairly serious techincal issues tonight


http://dlremergencyupdates.blogspot.ie/2012/08/marlay-park-concert-curfew-extension.html?m=1

Is curfew normally 11 for Marley park?

xxyyxx

Kasabian were awesome.

Security was tight and there was lots of Gardai about. Only seen two arrests.

Thankfully the weather behaved for the most part and no mud :-)

super_furry

Kasabian we're amazing, Noel Gallagher was grumpy - understandable given the circumstances and getting into the gig was like going to visit someone in prison.

As good as it was, if this is the future of open air gigs in Ireland, I'm done.

Avox

super_furry wrote: »

Kasabian we're amazing, Noel Gallagher was grumpy - understandable given the circumstances and getting into the gig was like going to visit someone in prison.

As good as it was, if this is the future of open air gigs in Ireland, I'm done.

Did it take long to get through the searches etc?

audman

I'm going to the Guetta gig tomorrow! Any advice? Will I need wellies? Is it next to or near impossible to have a few cans outside the concert site beforehand or is there places to... hide I suppose?! Anything else worth knowing? Thanks!

SB-08

Great night. Was fuming that Noel's set was cut short by a half an hour due to the sound problems. I would've thought they would just let him do the full set (afterall that is how it was advertised) and then have Kasabian go over the curfew. Noel was only on stage for an hour and didn't get to play his usual 20 song setlist - only did 13.

Kasabian put on a great and energetic performance and really got the crowd going. 'Fire' at the end in particular was epic. Security did a great job and broke up a number of fights in the area I was in especially with the mosh pits.

Searches on the way in was over the top but understandable. Was like being at JFK.

I wonder will the sound problems happen again during Sinead O'Connor's set on Saturday. I bet she will explode.:D

tedobrien98

SB-08 wrote: »

I wonder will the sound problems happen again during Sinead O'Connor's set on Saturday. I bet she will explode.:D

She's not playing at it any more (thanks be to jaysus) althought that would be kinda funny to see!!

Furious-Red

MCD once again f up with the shuttle buses . We went to get the shuttle bus at 6 only to be told that tickets were sold out????? They said we could get them on the day so we had to get the 16 which meant it took us over an hour to get to Marlay and missed most of Noels set . Getting into the venue took forever with the searches . We noticed the sound was'nt great with Noel especially when he was talking we could barely make out what he was saying . Apart from that Kasabian were brilliant as usual and get better and better live

nxbyveromdwjpg

MCD once again prove themselves to be utter incompetent pricks.

Millions spent on security, and they can't even manage to rig the sound right, HALF AN HOUR cut from Noels set while the Mr Bean squad tried to sort it out, then when Kasabian came on the fun patrol kick me out of the whole gig for standing beside a guy who got on his mates shoulders!

Spent the forth song listening to a garda apologise about the heavy handed security,and heard the rest of the gig from the three rock smoking area.

MCD, you've outdone yourselves again. I hate you with a raw unbridled passion.

Zwillinge

That was an experience of sorts!!

Getting to Marley Park was a bit of a chore, the shuttle buses were sold out, so had to get a taxi. Ended up car pooling with a girl going out that way on her own, so it wasn't too bad.

We got to the gates at 7:20 and figured we'd get in for Noel, but the searching went on forever! In a queue to get into a queue for plastic bags, to get into the ticket queue for a queue to be searched and finally allowed in.

Even in the airport, I've never had a metal detector over my bum so much :eek: :pac:

Finally got in at around 8:15/8:20 and figured Noel was over... then realised he must have blown the amps and lights to make sure that all the people being frisked could get in to see him

Noel and Kasabian were amazing!! I won't be forgetting Noels set for a long time. And Kasabian were just full of energy and good vibes!
Overall good tunes!

I am curious though, how did one guy manage to get a flare light/firework thing in to light for the last song, Fire? I was impressed he got it in (must not have put it down by his bum) :pac:

Then afterwards... Seven Dublin buses to get back to town... Needless to say, ended up walking half an hour and snaring a taxi with a few other people walking that direction.

I'm surprised Dublin bus didn't put on buses for it, I'm sure they would have gotten €5 nitelink fare to get into town

A strange, enjoyable and frustrating experience overall.

Best of luck to anyone trying to get into Guetta, you may have to be there 5 hours before just to get in on time

xxyyxx

I did wonder how somebody got a flare in. Went in there at 5 and there was no queue. Got a wrist band for the pit too which was great.

mutley18

Despite Noel's set being cut short and not being able to get into the pit which was half empty, I had a great night. Kasabian were immense.

the_doctor199

Wasn't at the gig but you can't blame the security for the OTT searches after the last month or so's news. I'd prefer it took a little longer to be searched than to become a news story the next day.

Joekers

Unreal gig, I know the security was a bit OTT but if it makes the gig more enjoyable once you get in im all for it, was raging about the sound for Noels set.
Then just before Kasabian came on I managed to blag me and a mate into the pit without wristbands, was delighted.

aodhan2

Mcd are inept . The security are jumped up little wa nkers on a power trip. My mate in the queue to be searched for the second time said to one , come on for f sake the gig will be over . Gone , police escort . Another had a Capri sun with vodka in his waist band and it fell out been searched . Gone aswell. That to me is ott . They are both 30 and not trouble makers. And I saw others been thrown out for very little . I think a middle ground is needed . But kasabian were unreal . We hired a bus traffic out was bad , coming back was ok. Better than slane anyway !

Furious-Red

Zwillinge wrote: »

That was an experience of sorts!!

Getting to Marley Park was a bit of a chore, the shuttle buses were sold out, so had to get a taxi. Ended up car pooling with a girl going out that way on her own, so it wasn't too bad.

We got to the gates at 7:20 and figured we'd get in for Noel, but the searching went on forever! In a queue to get into a queue for plastic bags, to get into the ticket queue for a queue to be searched and finally allowed in.

Even in the airport, I've never had a metal detector over my bum so much :eek: :pac:

Finally got in at around 8:15/8:20 and figured Noel was over... then realised he must have blown the amps and lights to make sure that all the people being frisked could get in to see him

Noel and Kasabian were amazing!! I won't be forgetting Noels set for a long time. And Kasabian were just full of energy and good vibes!
Overall good tunes!

I am curious though, how did one guy manage to get a flare light/firework thing in to light for the last song, Fire? I was impressed he got it in (must not have put it down by his bum) :pac:

Then afterwards... Seven Dublin buses to get back to town... Needless to say, ended up walking half an hour and snaring a taxi with a few other people walking that direction.

I'm surprised Dublin bus didn't put on buses for it, I'm sure they would have gotten €5 nitelink fare to get into town

A strange, enjoyable and frustrating experience overall.

Best of luck to anyone trying to get into Guetta, you may have to be there 5 hours before just to get in on time

Me and my friend asked a taxi driver on o connell bridge how much it would be to get to Marlay Park and he turned around and said "its too short of a journey and not worth is while"

Bringbackrafa

aodhan2 wrote: »

Mcd are inept . The security are jumped up little wa nkers on a power trip. My mate in the queue to be searched for the second time said to one , come on for f sake the gig will be over . Gone , police escort . Another had a Capri sun with vodka in his waist band and it fell out been searched . Gone aswell. That to me is ott . They are both 30 and not trouble makers. And I saw others been thrown out for very little . I think a middle ground is needed . But kasabian were unreal . We hired a bus traffic out was bad , coming back was ok. Better than slane anyway !

kicked out for having drink? shocking. every1 is going to chance their arm bringing in a little bit of drink. Doesn't mean your a trouble maker.

Furious-Red

Kasabian

Thanks Marlay Park! Mega

time for tea

anyone want some video of last night gig
check them out

If this is the wrong section maybe a mod can move it.

What a gig!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/GeniusNoelGallagher

aodhan2

Bringbackrafa wrote: »

aodhan2 wrote: »

Mcd are inept . The security are jumped up little wa nkers on a power trip. My mate in the queue to be searched for the second time said to one , come on for f sake the gig will be over . Gone , police escort . Another had a Capri sun with vodka in his waist band and it fell out been searched . Gone aswell. That to me is ott . They are both 30 and not trouble makers. And I saw others been thrown out for very little . I think a middle ground is needed . But kasabian were unreal . We hired a bus traffic out was bad , coming back was ok. Better than slane anyway !

kicked out for having drink? shocking. every1 is going to chance their arm bringing in a little bit of drink. Doesn't mean your a trouble maker.

A Capri sun with vodka in it. I can't understand why a small amount of drink in a plastic container brought in would be a problem . Four pints of piss was 20 euro . Then the holder gets soggy and you carry them , and sure the plastic glasses wobble and you end up with maybe two and half pints for 20 !

Bringbackrafa

ye shocking beer at concerts tastes rotten. What beer is being sold inside?

aodhan2

Bringbackrafa wrote: »

ye shocking beer at concerts tastes rotten. What beer is being sold inside?

Heineken and wine

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

Great gig once they both got going, was expecting Noel to come out on stage with Kasabian at some point which never materialized.

The random singalong with just Tom on stage at the end of She Loves You by The Beatles was quality.

df1985

Kasabian wer epic as always, Noel brilliant.

Guards on a power trip, understand they are follwoing orders and had to show force after last month but there has to be a middle ground. having a can was treated like you were carrying heroin.

Little sign of public drinking as gardai were confiscating everything and taking names in the process. I get that most of these people wouldn't cause trouble but I think its a case of all or nothing. We were 30 mins waiting to get in on the grange road side. The worst of it was they seemed to have some lanes closed. Missed a good chuck of Gallagher.
Security was really on the ball. I saw a fight near the front and both involved were hauled off by gardai and security despite the packed crowd.
Enjoyed the gig apart from the long queues to get in.

DoctorGonzo08

df1985 wrote: »

Kasabian wer epic as always, Noel brilliant.

Guards on a power trip, understand they are follwoing orders and had to show force after last month but there has to be a middle ground. having a can was treated like you were carrying heroin.

I thought the guards were quite good last night. My mate got his eye split open, and a guy was kicked out for it, but it wasn't the one that hit him. I got the guards and evetually pointed out the guy that did it. The guards, fair play to them, were very patient about the whole thing. What I couldn't understand though was 15 minutes later, both were back in and circling our group. Nothing more happened, but why the hell were they let back in?

Defiler Of The Coffin

Kasabain and Noel were epic! Security was tighter than Fort Knox. Seemed to be a lot of Gardaí drafted in from Mayo for some reason?

Didn't transpire to be a muckfest either even though some of the women looked well in their wellies

SB-08

Kasabian and Noel both usually play a 20 song setlist each. Due to the technical isssues, Noel only got to do 13 and Kasabian did 16. The gig was still great and well worth 50 quid but it is nonetheless annoying that we missed out on so many songs we should have heard. Only 12,000 tickets sold for the gig which is very surprising. Would've thought there was alot more there last night. Seeing as both have sold out the O2 which holds 14,000 it is a surprise both didn't sell the 22,000. But I suppose Noel has played 4 times in the past year.

ED E

Well done security, marine flares, yeah, they're not on the prohibited list, no not at all.

Interesting how the gardai raided the mosh pit in the main crowd at one point but the MCD staff(well, really Sword) never ever go over the rail.

The Nal

SB-08 wrote: »

Only 12,000 tickets sold for the gig which is very surprising. Would've thought there was alot more there last night. Seeing as both have sold out the O2 which holds 14,000 it is a surprise both didn't sell the 22,000. But I suppose Noel has played 4 times in the past year.

They're both fairly dull acts though. Nothing music really. Something to tap your foot to at best.

Neither are the type of band where you'll get something different going to see them again.

Defiler Of The Coffin

SB-08 wrote: »

Kasabian and Noel both usually play a 20 song setlist each. Due to the technical isssues, Noel only got to do 13 and Kasabian did 16. The gig was still great and well worth 50 quid but it is nonetheless annoying that we missed out on so many songs we should have heard. Only 12,000 tickets sold for the gig which is very surprising. Would've thought there was alot more there last night. Seeing as both have sold out the O2 which holds 14,000 it is a surprise both didn't sell the 22,000. But I suppose Noel has played 4 times in the past year.

Not sure about Kasabian but the only song cut from Noel's set was Mucky Fingers, one of my friends got the set list from the sound engineers

LETS BE AVN IT

Amazing night that flair was beautiful ! When will they be back?

DebDynamite

The Nal wrote: »

They're both fairly dull acts though. Nothing music really. Something to tap your foot to at best.

Neither are the type of band where you'll get something different going to see them again.

Kasabian, a band to tap your foot to??

Frankie7

DebDynamite wrote: »

Kasabian, a band to tap your foot to??

We thinking of the same Kasabian here??

tedobrien98

What's the place like? Will we need wellies for Tom Jones and Van the Man tommorow?

Clanket

The Nal wrote: »

They're both fairly dull acts though. Nothing music really.

You can't post something like that without telling us what you think is "something music".

osnola ibax

I just want to congratulate the Guards and security on a great job lady night. It was a really fun gig made better imo that everybody felt safe. Thought maybe security were a little ott at one point getting people down off shoulders, breaking up a non existent fight, but the guards were really brilliant. Jovial, tolerant, and enjoyed a but of banter with the crowd.

Guards don't normally come in for praise but i thought they were exceptional last night.

Furious-Red

The Nal wrote: »

They're both fairly dull acts though. Nothing music really. Something to tap your foot to at best.

Neither are the type of band where you'll get something different going to see them again.

Couldnt disagree more . Kasabian keep getting better each time i see them especially Serge who over the years has really come out of his shell and become more confident . that was my 7th time seeing them and will still go see them again

bru10

osnola ivax wrote: »

I just want to congratulate the Guards and security on a great job lady night. It was a really fun gig made better imo that everybody felt safe. Thought maybe security were a little ott at one point getting people down off shoulders, breaking up a non existent fight, but the guards were really brilliant. Jovial, tolerant, and enjoyed a but of banter with the crowd.

Guards don't normally come in for praise but i thought they were exceptional last night.

an unprovoked attack and arrest of my brother last night will be resulting in a complaint to the ombudsman. Was otherwise a well policed and managed event. Cracking concert aswell.

SuperBW

SB-08 wrote: »

Kasabian and Noel both usually play a 20 song setlist each. Due to the technical isssues, Noel only got to do 13 and Kasabian did 16. The gig was still great and well worth 50 quid but it is nonetheless annoying that we missed out on so many songs we should have heard. Only 12,000 tickets sold for the gig which is very surprising. Would've thought there was alot more there last night. Seeing as both have sold out the O2 which holds 14,000 it is a surprise both didn't sell the 22,000. But I suppose Noel has played 4 times in the past year.

I cant believe only 12,000 tix sold although thinking back it makes sense as half way down the field (in front of the bar) was boarded up. Im not buying into the whole 'Noel has played here 4 times this year',. If Noel didnt play at all I would have thought Kasabian would still be able to shift 22000 tix - but now I see they couldn't.

I still believe having the gig on a Thursday night plays a big role as it means anyone who is not from in or around Dublin wont go as they would have to take 2 days off work.

The worst thing about this is MCD will most likely never give Kasabian an outdoor headline slot again as they now know they cant shift big numbers. What do you think Furious Red?

For the record 3rd time seeing Noel solo and 6th time seeing Kasabian - both immense.

Furious-Red

SuperBW wrote: »

I cant believe only 12,000 tix sold although thinking back it makes sense as half way down the field (in front of the bar) was boarded up. Im not buying into the whole 'Noel has played here 4 times this year',. If Noel didnt play at all I would have thought Kasabian would still be able to shift 22000 tix - but now I see they couldn't.

I still believe having the gig on a Thursday night plays a big role as it means anyone who is not from in or around Dublin wont go as they would have to take 2 days off work.

The worst thing about this is MCD will most likely never give Kasabian an outdoor headline slot again as they now know they cant shift big numbers. What do you think Furious Red?

For the record 3rd time seeing Noel solo and 6th time seeing Kasabian - both immense.

I find it hard to believe only 12,000 tickets were sold tbh since it looked like a lot more , the crowd size was about the same as it was for Green Day which was about 20,000 .

Nah it wont be the last time they get a headline outdoor gig

yellow hen

I actually wouldn't be a big kasabian fan so had it just been noel headlining I would definitely have gone.

SuperBW

yellow hen wrote: »

I actually wouldn't be a big kasabian fan so had it just been noel headlining I would definitely have gone.

That makes no sense it was a 'double headliner ' so you could have gone to see noel and then left (madness I tell ya):)

KERSPLAT!

Great gig!! Got in pretty early so we got into the pit, no cues and quick through security. Lots of security and guards around but after SHM I can understand. Kasabian were immense, will definitely be out to see them again!!

homerun_homer

Anyone watch the Cribs at it?

RolandGoose

homerun_homer wrote: »

Anyone watch the Cribs at it?

Yeah I got in for most of The Cribs set,
They sounded great, vvv loud, good sound for a rock show!

The crowd tho mostly chatted and strolled about not bothering to listen,
The only people that seemed to be into what was going on was the pit which was half full all day long, despite stewards saying the wristbands had been giving out.


They played most of there new album which sounded very good live, and some tunes from Ignore the Ignorant and Mens Needs, Womens Needs Whatever,


I'll look forward to hopefully seeing them again soon, indoors hopefully, and with a crowd that would rather listen than talk about turbo shades and hotpants.

kensutz

Kasabian are on BBC3 now pretty much same setlist as Thurs.

Marty McFly

Great concert, Ive seen Kasabian five times now and they never dissapppoint always immense live, a band you foot tap to? Really? Fair enough if your not a fan but to make that statement is a bit ridicilous.

Only 12,000 tickets sold if true is shocking but like others have said id blame that on the fact it was on a Thursday even though I work in Dublin I had to take the Thurs and Friday off work for it which is not an option for a lot of people plus with the pcinic coming up id say a lot of people are counting the pennys for that.

bleach94

Went up from Cork, mainly for The Cribs and Noel, who were both AMAZING. The Cribs are a hilariously dodgy band I've followed for some time, was delighted to finally see them, great setlist and ending with Ryan hurling his Mustang around! Wish the crowd had been better but as a support act I suppose it was never going to be brilliant.

Second time seeing Noel after the O2 gig in February, he was much better this time, crowd went mad for him even after the worrying technical problems at the start. Great performance, pure legend.

Finally, despite not being a great fan of Kasabian prior to the gig, I had heard great things about them as a live band, and they certainly didn't disappoint. Top class, Tom was one of the best frontmen I've ever seen live. Crowd went wild for the big songs and the stuff from Velociraptor, which I've since become more familar with, was equally well received.

All in all great gig and well worth the money.