ACDC Croke Park Sat Aug 17th

Golden circle lively where I was standing and I agree with the above, basically no chatting and not too much vaping or smoking either.

Thought the show was brilliant, I was disappointed after 2014 and didn't think we'd get another chance to see them. First couple tracks and Stiff Upper Lip, High Voltage, Rosie were so full of swagger, definitely enough chemistry between Brian and Angus to carry it.

Noticed they moved highway to hell forward in the set tonight which helped Brian as he had been sounding a bit hoarse on that track recently. Thought Brian was great, seems to have been having problems with his in ear monitors basically the entire tour but he just pulled them out and got on with it. He was looking at the teleprompters a lot at the start of the tour and didn't really notice him doing it at all tonight.

Don't know how they do it but **** me those lads are still rocking in their 70s. Angus looks like he'd struggle to walk down the street but **** me he'd put any fit man twice his age to shame. He played a guitar solo walking down a stairs

Brave setlist choices and a bit of a kick in the teeth for the 'hits fans' especially playing 'Back to Black' and 'Highway to Hell' early. Wasn't the big stage production like '2015' but can't complain really as the visuals were amazing plus those 'fireworks' at the end.

Usual irish crowd and organisation. Can they not have 'pints pre poured' for the busy periods (it's not a GAA match we're you can't bring out pints) with ques still going when ACDC started. Stewards couldn't give less of a **** in the upper tiers and let people stand blocking exits etc. Crowd were OK where I was but you could see all those there for the 'piss up and instagram posts' etc. Croke Park shows attracts the FOMO crowd (Coldplay will be the same)

Such a pity I never had the money (& gig knowledge) back in the early 2000s (some of ye going back earlier) to see them live with Mal & Phill but so privileged to see them in 2015 & tonight esp with the covid years alongside the false rumours/axldc stuff

For those about to rock we salute you. ACDC we salute you 🤘

I was in the accessible area at the back and couldn't hear Brian for most of the set. Guitars were way too loud.

First time to see them too.

Old man plays guitar.

thought it was a great gig.
up in the premium seats in the hogan stand. Brian was very hard to hear but a great night overall was surprised thunderstruck was moved up the set list. Went out to the jacks, and thought there was a break when I heard the crowd singing ole ole. Suddenly heard thunderstruck starting. Never got out of the jacks and washed the hands so fast. Agree with some of the other posters that the crowd seemed a little flat and the band deserved a bit better. Noise was nowhere near the noise at Taylor Swift.

One thing I really did enjoy seeing was not many people watching the gig through their phone. People pulling out the phone every now and then to record some short videos myself included. But for the most part everyone there in the moment enjoying it.

Fair question. No, I don't work in the industry. I just go to a lot of gigs, and yes, the diverse mix probably looks insane.

Us irish have to up for mass in the morning. Tis the right amount 😄

I do agree it's some load of shite

People that go to gigs in Ireland dont seem to be able to enjoy themselves without alcohol

Some so drunk on the way in never made it past the barriers

Some so drunk during the gig never made it back to the pitch from the toilets

Sad that people spend so much money on a ticket and ruin the experience for themselves and others in their vicinity

40 years ago today lads.

I was at this one but gave last night a miss.

Kinda sorry I didn't go now!

Croke park is a terrible venue for music. Can only imagine how poor the sound would have been up in the gods.

Ya. I've given up on the idea of queueing for ages at these events and giving over my hard earned cash for overpriced beer and food.

Tip - for Croke Park, it is very easy to bring in drinks. There are signs up about searches happening, and there are stewards there who look like they are about to, but doesn't happen. I threw 4 cans of Heineken into the Freezer yesterday for 2 hours. When they were very well chilled, threw them into a bag, and got luas to town. Picked up 4 small miniature wine bottles on the way. I have a hoodie with a few pockets so the 4 cans and 4 bottles fitted into them. Carried the hoodie down by my side rather than than wearing it. And just walked in. They weren't checking anybody. The drinks did me for the 3.5 hours or so that I was there. Cost me less than €20, and nicer than Rockshore plss. I heard that they were selling bottles of beer on the pitch for €8.50. I thought €7/€7.50 was a lot for a pint. But now we're up to €8.50. They will soon be hitting the €10 mark at these gigs.