Phoenix Park Concerts 2013

toadpenguin

Any educated guesses on how quickly (or even if) Mumford will sell out tomorrow morning?

JP Liz V1

bb86 wrote: »

If Mumford and Sons are playing the Sunday night, I wonder who will be playing the Saturday... Any thoughts/ideas?

Justin Timberlake maybe

ghostdancer

https://twitter.com/jimcarrollOTR/status/313049907877519360

Jim Carroll ‏@jimcarrollOTR
You hear the strangest things in Austin: interesting rumour about identity of 1 of the acts set for Phoenix Park. Residents may not be happy

Furious-Red

ghostdancer wrote: »

https://twitter.com/jimcarrollOTR/status/313049907877519360

Daft Punk?

Mushy

Furious-Red wrote: »

Daft Punk?

Surely a band playing SXSW...isn't that on now?

Furious-Red

Mushy wrote: »

Surely a band playing SXSW...isn't that on now?

Ah yea i can dream

ghostdancer

Mushy wrote: »

Surely a band playing SXSW...isn't that on now?

i'd imagine whatever he's heard is from one of the numerous irish bookers/promoters/journalists over there, not one of the bands.

realistically it has to be some commercial dance/rap act who is big enough to sell lots of tickets, couldn't imagine the residents potentially being unhappy about Kings of Leon or someone....

that said, it's just a rumour, Jim Carroll's "inside tips" sometimes don't come true....

WoollyRedHat

Oh the residents, I thought they meant fans for some reason. Oh well, it's only for 3 days during the summer, I can think of more pressing issues tbh.

Furious-Red

ghostdancer wrote: »

i'd imagine whatever he's heard is from one of the numerous irish bookers/promoters/journalists over there, not one of the bands.

realistically it has to be some commercial dance/rap act who is big enough to sell lots of tickets, couldn't imagine the residents potentially being unhappy about Kings of Leon or someone....

that said, it's just a rumour, Jim Carroll's "inside tips" sometimes don't come true....

Jay Z and Justin Timberlake co headline gig?

Just Like Heaven

ghostdancer wrote: »

Residents may not be happy

Swedish house Mafia Gates are at ten am.

raven136

Furious-Red wrote: »

Jay Z and Justin Timberlake co headline gig?

They are playing a co headlining tour in the States so I think they would be who Jim Carroll is talking about

Furious-Red

raven136 wrote: »

They are playing a co headlining tour in the States so I think they would be who Jim Carroll is talking about

And they are also doing a co headline show at the Wireless festival in the UK during the summer

davidlynchis

Yeah Jay Z and Justin Timberlake are playing in the Wireless festival in London the same weekend as the gigs

Friday - JT
Saturday - Jay Z
Sunday - Two of them together
Line Up

They might play combined the Thursday with a free day on the Friday like last year. That leaves a dance sort of act for the Saturday.....

A V A

JT and jay z are doin a co headliner gig together but i really dont see them playing the park!!! could imagine JT in the 02 but right now JT doesnt compare to the main stream success as mumford and sons does

A V A

sorry i meant to say jay z could do a night also im thinking the script, the killers daft punk ( i know it wont happen:p)

ghostdancer

The Killers
Frank Ocean
Two Door Cinema Club
Haim

July 13th.

tickets on sale next Thursday (28th)

Easy Rod

ghostdancer wrote: »

The Killers
Frank Ocean
Two Door Cinema Club
Haim

July 13th.

tickets on sale next Thursday (28th)

I might be tempted depending on price, would love to see Frank Ocean and Haim and i don't dislike TDDC or the Killers.

Whatsernamex33

Two Door Cinema Club and The Killers... So little money. :P

Grrrrrr :P too many good gigs this year.

ghostdancer

Easy Rod wrote: »

I might be tempted depending on price, would love to see Frank Ocean and Haim and i don't dislike TDDC or the Killers.

€61 + charges.

a 30min Haim set on a massive stage, and trying to enjoy Frank Ocean in a field of pissed-up Killers fans? I'll pass.

davywalsh7

kinda strange having frank ocean supporting the killers?

maximoose

ghostdancer wrote: »

€61 + charges.

a 30min Haim set on a massive stage, and trying to enjoy Frank Ocean in a field of pissed-up Killers fans? I'll pass.

I'd be very happy with those two playing a gig themselves somewhere else, what a feckin shame!

Niamh_101

Such an epic lineup this year! I picked a great weekend to come home from my holidays Doesn't look like JT or Jay Z will be there that weekend. Seemed to be performing at Wireless the whole weekend so I glad I'm not missing them again.

davidlynchis

Still think Jay Z and Justin could play on the Thursday 11th! Its the day before the Wireless so they are knocking about

Fingers crossed

Niamh_101

davidlynchis wrote: »

Still think Jay Z and Justin could play on the Thursday 11th! Its the day before the Wireless so they are knocking about

Fingers crossed

Somebody said to me that there could be a concert on Monday 15th?! But they just suggested that.

Easy Rod

ghostdancer wrote: »

€61 + charges.

a 30min Haim set on a massive stage, and trying to enjoy Frank Ocean in a field of pissed-up Killers fans? I'll pass.

Touche. I'm out.

Pudsy33

**** sake, what a waste of Frank Ocean

ghostdancer

davidlynchis wrote: »

Still think Jay Z and Justin could play on the Thursday 11th! Its the day before the Wireless so they are knocking about

Fingers crossed

you could be right, the licence states a gig on either the 9th (Tues) or 11th (Thurs).
Mumford and Sons took one date, now The Killers have taken the one on the 13th.

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2013/03/13/back-to-the-park-inside-mcds-licence-application-for-the-phoenix-park-shows/

For a start, the licence application for the three 40,000 events (the first of the other two concerts will be on either July 9 or 11, with the third show on July 13) comes from Festival Republic on behalf of MCD. This is a change from previous applications which were handled by Diffusion Events.

Oleg Luzhny

maximoose wrote: »

I'd be very happy with those two playing a gig themselves somewhere else, what a feckin shame!

HAIM are playing Whelan's on the 25th of May. It's sold-out but you might be able to get a ticket somewhere.

Oleg Luzhny

ghostdancer wrote: »

€61 + charges.

a 30min Haim set on a massive stage, and trying to enjoy Frank Ocean in a field of pissed-up Killers fans? I'll pass.

I've no interest in seeing either The Killers or TDCC. However, I like Frank Ocean and I love HAIM. Will HAIM's set definitely only be around 30 minutes long? And how long do you think Frank's might be? I have tickets to HAIM in Whelan's in May already so it's probably not worth going to Phoenix Park.

lensman

Don't get your hopes up, all local residents groups surrounding the phoenix park are objecting & they have the backing of local gardai, very strong case after last year....ah well.

Furious-Red

lensman wrote: »

Don't get your hopes up, all local residents groups surrounding the phoenix park are objecting & they have the backing of local gardai, very strong case after last year....ah well.

They wont cancel the gigs

lc180

ghostdancer wrote: »

€61 + charges.

a 30min Haim set on a massive stage, and trying to enjoy Frank Ocean in a field of pissed-up Killers fans? I'll pass.

They'll probably add a couple smaller acts to the line-up also so I reckon it will be more than a 30 mins set. On the sat/sun last year there was at least 6 on the bill IIRC.

But I agree with what everyone is saying, it's a strange concoction of musicians. Sticking Frank Ocean on the bill is a f#ckin piss take.

lc180

Mr.S wrote: »

Also what happened last year, didn't hear of any trouble with the gigs?

Hah seriously?!

lensman

Mr.S wrote: »

?????

Licenses for the gig are already approved are they not?

Also what happened last year, didn't hear of any trouble with the gigs?

1..Not yet
http://navanroadcc.com/the-office-of-public-works-invite-you-to-attend-an-informationconsultation-meeting/
2.. Just a wee bit of trouble,alcohol & drug induced brawling,drug overdoses,death due to stabbing & 30 arrests & 1 gig alone.

FrankLamar

I'd love to see Haim and Frank Ocean but it'll be full of TDCC and The Killers fans and say it would have a pretty poor atmosphere.

Furious-Red

FrankLamar wrote: »

I'd love to see Haim and Frank Ocean but it'll be full of TDCC and The Killers fans and say it would have a pretty poor atmosphere.

Of course it would since they are also playing

Just Like Heaven

I know what you mean man, I hate it when you go to a gig and all the band's fans turn up. Jeez like.

karaokeman

fewtinsoffroth wrote: »

I know what you mean man, I hate it when you go to a gig and all the band's fans turn up. Jeez like.

I suppose the other fans get in the way of you trying to make it to the front.

Oh wait that wouldn't happen if you were there first and all the band's fans turned up after you.

Ah music snobbery, if we're lucky we'll hear more of it after the gig.

FrankLamar

fewtinsoffroth wrote: »

I know what you mean man, I hate it when you go to a gig and all the band's fans turn up. Jeez like.

I mean they'll all be fans of those two not Haim or Frank Ocean!

alleystar

The Killer's are a great live act, regardless of whether you like their music or not.

Haim are fantastic but they would be no where near as popular as the Killers or TDCC so of course they're going to play a shorter slot.

I think it's a great line-up.

ghostdancer

alleystar wrote: »

The Killer's are a great live act, regardless of whether you like their music or not.

when I saw The Killers, it was one of the worst live performances I've ever seen from an established act.

maximoose

ghostdancer wrote: »

when I saw The Killers, it was one of the worst live performances I've ever seen from an established act.

They were much better than I expected at EP last year, saw them in Marlay Park(?) a few years ago and caught bits of them the last time they played Oxegen and they were woeful then alright.

Also just realised it's almost ten years since they were on the new band stage at Oxegen, f*ck that's made me feel old :pac:

alleystar

ghostdancer wrote: »

when I saw The Killers, it was one of the worst live performances I've ever seen from an established act.

I saw them play the RDS back in 2007 when they were touring Sam's Town, even though I was disappointed by that album as a follow up to Hot Fuss, I thought they were a brilliant live act. Brandon Flower's had a few tuning issues alright but the atmosphere they created was incredible. I heard rave reviews when they played this February in the o2 also. That's just my opinion though.

opinionatedfan

any idea how these events are staffed and by what company?

manarocket

staffed by MCD

bodhrandude

Whats TDCC is that the politicians version of the Crystal Castles.

kwestfan08

Any word when the 3rd concert line-up would be announced?

Pat Dunne

Does anyone know exactly where in the park the concerts will be. The venue from last year is still in flitters.

Tearwave

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Does anyone know exactly where in the park the concerts will be. The venue from last year is still in flitters.

The planning permission is for same location what's wrong with it now?

bennyl10

alleystar wrote: »

The Killer's are a great live act, regardless of whether you like their music or not.

Haim are fantastic but they would be no where near as popular as the Killers or TDCC so of course they're going to play a shorter slot.

I think it's a great line-up.

A great live act?
can't have seen many live bands then.. the show itself is mediocre at best.. flowers' singing leaves an awful lot to be desired.. the show itself.. lets just say there's a real risk TDCC could outshine in july