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Are backpacks allowed in Slane?

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  • 10-08-2013 9:24pm
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    jdunne08
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    Going to the Eminem concert next week and was thinking about taking a backpack for raincoat, camera etc.. are you allowed to carry backpacks into the concert?


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    ThirdMan
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    jdunne08 wrote: »
    Going to the Eminem concert next week and was thinking about taking a backpack for raincoat, camera etc.. are you allowed to carry backpacks into the concert?

    I'd be more worried about your camera. If it's a DSLR (or even looks like one) it'll be taken off you.

    Try asking in Music > Gigs & Events.


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    jdunne08
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    ThirdMan wrote: »
    I'd be more worried about your camera. If it's a DSLR (or even looks like one) it'll be taken off you.

    Try asking in Music > Gigs & Events.

    I was thinking of buying one and keeping it in the bag coz they're kinda big, but you mean it'll be confiscated or robbed?


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    ThirdMan
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    jdunne08 wrote: »
    I was thinking of buying one and keeping it in the bag coz they're kinda big, but you mean it'll be confiscated or robbed?

    It won't be confiscated as such, but you won't be allowed in with it. And if you're seen inside with it you may be asked to leave. You need a press pass to carry a camera like that. At least that's usually the policy at these types of gigs. Of course you could chance it. Personally, I don't. It's not worth the hassle. But don't just take my word for it, because it could be different because it's 'Slane'. There's a dedicated Eminem thread in the Gigs section so I'd advise you to ask a few people there.


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    Toto Wolfcastle
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    Moved from Fashion and Appearance.


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    jdunne08
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    ThirdMan wrote: »
    It won't be confiscated as such, but you won't be allowed in with it. And if you're seen inside with it you may be asked to leave. You need a press pass to carry a camera like that. At least that's usually the policy at these types of gigs. Of course you could chance it. Personally, I don't. It's not worth the hassle. But don't just take my word for it, because it could be different because it's 'Slane'. There's a dedicated Eminem thread in the Gigs section so I'd advise you to ask a few people there.

    Oh ok, i didnt even think about that. Just saw this on Slanes website "A: Point and shoot compact cameras and cameras with fixed (non-zoom) lenses under 6 inches ARE PERMITTED"
    A: Point and shoot compact cameras and cameras with fixed (non-zoom) lenses under 6 inches ARE PERMITTED. - See more at: http://www.slanecastle.ie/castle/castle_faqs.php#sthash.hGusqpmG.dpuf
    A: Point and shoot compact cameras and cameras with fixed (non-zoom) lenses under 6 inches ARE PERMITTED. - See more at: http://www.slanecastle.ie/castle/castle_faqs.php#sthash.hGusqpmG.dpuf
    The camera i was thinking of getting is a bridge : http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5598957/Trail/searchtext%3EDIGITAL+CAMERA.htm

    so i dunno if this is allowed


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    ThirdMan
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    jdunne08 wrote: »
    Oh ok, i didnt even think about that. Just saw this on Slanes website "A: Point and shoot compact cameras and cameras with fixed (non-zoom) lenses under 6 inches ARE PERMITTED"
    A: Point and shoot compact cameras and cameras with fixed (non-zoom) lenses under 6 inches ARE PERMITTED. - See more at: http://www.slanecastle.ie/castle/castle_faqs.php#sthash.hGusqpmG.dpuf
    A: Point and shoot compact cameras and cameras with fixed (non-zoom) lenses under 6 inches ARE PERMITTED. - See more at: http://www.slanecastle.ie/castle/castle_faqs.php#sthash.hGusqpmG.dpuf
    The camera i was thinking of getting is a bridge : http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5598957/Trail/searchtext%3EDIGITAL+CAMERA.htm

    so i dunno if this is allowed


    That camera has a zoom lens, so technically you shouldn't bring it in. But you might get away with it. Generally speaking they're trying to stop these cameras being brought it. Your camera is a 'bridge' camera, meaning it's something in between a point-and-shoot camera (amateur) and a DSLR (semi-pro/pro). I'd just be worried that a steward might mistake it for a DSLR, because it looks like one to the untrained eye. Perhaps I'm getting you worried over nothing. But I tend to err on the side of caution with these things.


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