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[crppled1]

I just saw Metallica last week, but American Airline Center in Dallas, Tx is pretty wheelchair friendly. Awsome seats mid court, can see everything! Great show too!

[Apparelyzed]

Stereophonics - Nottingham TrentFM Arena - 5th March 2010

[Scribbler]

I might be going to this one next April, forward planning...
These Concerts are at my local Theatre and cost about £15. How much are the tickets at these big concerts you go to Simon?

[Apparelyzed]

Scribbler, on Oct 10 2009, 05:02 PM, said:

How much are the tickets at these big concerts you go to Simon?

The Stereophonics concert is £30 per ticket, but the carer gets in free at most concerts at TrentFM at Nottingham.

Simon

[alex4bs]

any show at sunderland empire next sat lord of the dance cost £30 carer gos free

[Scribbler]

Thanks for the info on the ticket prices.
My local Theatre is only 6 miles away and has great access.
They also have a great mix of acts, so for me its a good night out.
To get to Nottingham from here would take just over an hour, so I'm quite happy with my local Theatre.
I've been to 17 concerts this year and already booked to see Paul Carrack in January; its a brilliant show.

I've got this booked for 22nd October; Talon, Eagles Tribute Group.
Hotel California; its a Classic.

[Avocado Baby]

Newton Fawlkner on the 27th of this month at Portsmouth Guildhall

[Avocado Baby]

Simon, tell me if this is in the wrong place or you want me not do to this but I've been to see this local (Reading, Berkshire UK) band a few times and they're absolutely awsome!! Check them out. They're on Facebook and Myspace.

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Edited by Avocado Baby, 24 October 2009 - 02:34 PM.

[guido]

Just booked two comedy gigs: Billy Connolly and Frankie Boyle. Something good for the New Year! Trying two new venues for me also (London Hammersmith Apollo and Reading Hexagon). It really is one of the few perks of the wheelchair. It's billed as Sold Out, but you just call the Box Office direct and they mostly have w/c space & companion seat available, and they're cheaper!!!

[Trinity]

I went to the Hippodrome in Birmingham last Saturday, it gets full marks from me for accessibility.

I went and saw The Nutcracker, though not exactly a concert it was amazing!

[Apparelyzed]

Dara O'Briain - DMH Leicester - 1st May 2010

Armstrong & Miller - DMH Leicester - 9th Nov 2010

Going to try for Peter Kay tickets on Friday at Sheffield Arena.

Simon

[Zammo]

Saw Green Day at the LG Arena in Birmingham last month. Parking was really easy, and our 'seats' were great - really close to the stage.

Green Day were superb.

[Avocado Baby]

Hammersmith Apollo is great cos you get your companion's ticket free!

I went ti Wembley Arena on Friday and while the gig was amazing, the parking is not good. It's not as near the arena as it used to be and there's a distinct lack of lowered curbs so you end up wheeling on the road, trying to avoid cars! It's £10 to park too!!

[Apparelyzed]

Peter Kay - Sheffield Arena - 29th Nov 2010

[Boozyuzi]

Going to see guitar god Joe Bonamassa tomorrow + Rob Brydon on Sunday. Depeche Mode next Saturday... all 3 should be excellant..

[Apparelyzed]

I've got Depeche Mode on the 13th!, plus Russell Howard on the 15th and Marilyn Manson on the 17th!

Gonna be knackered, and maybe a liitle scared by Marilyn Manson!

Simon

[Scribbler]

Paul Carrack again in January..

[Boozyuzi]

As I said... guitar god Joe Bonamassa...

[Scribbler]

Trinity, on Dec 1 2009, 05:08 PM, said:

I went to the Hippodrome in Birmingham last Saturday, it gets full marks from me for accessibility.

I went and saw The Nutcracker, though not exactly a concert it was amazing!

Hey Trin, I've just seen the Nutcracker performed by the Moscow Ballet. I've already booked for Swan Lake next October; if I live that long.

[SuperDaz]

Im off to the 02 on Feb 11th (for my 40th) to watch the darts.......then im back there on the 23rd April to see the Aussie Pink Floyd (again).

[AndrewB]

Well, allll the way back across the pond, In the middle of the USA, I have a few concerts to see at the pagent in the city of St. Louis.. I've already bought my tickets for Yonder mountain string band coming in FEB. and Flogging Molly coming in march.

The cool thing about the Pagent is the accesible seating there is right up front center right to the stage, and a little bar is to the right, and bathrooms are right next to that.

[Izziwhizzi]

Apparelyzed, on Dec 4 2009, 01:09 PM, said:

Peter Kay - Sheffield Arena - 29th Nov 2010

Yes, November 2010 seems a scary long time away!!

I just booked to see Peter Kay just at the NIA. I stupidly forgot friday morning and they'd all gone by the time I remembered, but she suggested I should call on Monday which I've just done and hey presto there are wheelchair tickets available.

Thing is its for April 2011!! yes 2011!!

and no free ticket for the carer available either. So thats £70 for the 2.

Now, my tickets for Billy Connolly in January seem a lot better value, thanks Guido for that pointer, £25 for both the wheelchair + carer. That'll be a lot more laughs to the £!!

I

[Becca82]

Having said we 'dont do concerts' we just did
Beyonce, Jamiroqui, kings of leon and aerosmith on consecutive nights!

(they was at the Abu Dhabi grand prix though, so almost off topic as it was a sporting event, with concerts after!! pretty awesome...great accessibility at the whole circuit!)

[guido]

Apparelyzed, on Dec 4 2009, 02:27 PM, said:

I've got Depeche Mode on the 13th!, plus Russell Howard on the 15th and Marilyn Manson on the 17th!

Gonna be knackered, and maybe a liitle scared by Marilyn Manson!

Simon

Simon, you just LIVE live gigs! One every week? Fortnightly? Good for you! I keep meaning to book more and then never do. Shame on me!

Scribbler, on Dec 4 2009, 04:16 PM, said:

Trinity, on Dec 1 2009, 05:08 PM, said:

I went to the Hippodrome in Birmingham last Saturday, it gets full marks from me for accessibility.

I went and saw The Nutcracker, though not exactly a concert it was amazing!

Hey Trin, I've just seen the Nutcracker performed by the Moscow Ballet. I've already booked for Swan Lake next October; if I live that long.

Also got Romeo & Juliet ballet tickets (by Royal Ballet) - wouldn't be able to afford it without the wheelchair! Some of these organisations are pretty generous.

Izziwhizzi, on Dec 7 2009, 10:21 AM, said:

Apparelyzed, on Dec 4 2009, 01:09 PM, said:

Peter Kay - Sheffield Arena - 29th Nov 2010

Now, my tickets for Billy Connolly in January seem a lot better value, thanks Guido for that pointer, £25 for both the wheelchair + carer. That'll be a lot more laughs to the £!!

No problem! That's what the forums are for!!!

[curbyi]

Lilly Allen friday at the CIA Cardiff Yummy.

[Apparelyzed]

Depeche Mode - Royal Albert Hall - 17th Feb 2010

Black Eyed Peas - LG Arena Birmingham - 8th May 2010

Simon

[Trinity]

Off to Bon Jovi at the 02 arena at the end of June!!!

[Scribbler]

I cant top that Trin, its just Bon Jovi Tribute group for me this Thursday with Eva number 2......

[Kernowtetra]

As you are all making me envious!

I will add my bit:

Jack Johnson and Paulo Natuni at the Eden Project (I know I am biased but possibly the best outdoor venue in the world when dry!)

James Morrison in Truro. A Cornish boy made good!

Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne's version) - Seeing my nephew play the lead prince along with his girlfriend playing a good role.

Newton Faulkner et al at the Newquay Boardmasters surf festival.

It may been a long winter but you have to make the most of summer in God's county.

[fatcrx]

Leona lewis on 3rd of july in odyssey arena belfast, i canni wait but not because its leona lewis, because im going with a girl who i met in hospital who is my fav girl in the whole world. canni wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!