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There is no backlash in the UK, the song is simply horrible and that's all there is to it
really?
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This thread and the pointless drama that goes on in the chart section
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It depends entirely on the venue, though. In Rome for S&S, they had a completely separate entrance for the Hot Ticket holders. Everyone was waiting around the gate for hours and hours and then we needed to collect our Hot Tickets from a special office that they'd set up. The Madonntribe webmasters tried everything they could to keep people in a line so that those who had been waiting the longest got to go in first, but as the day progressed and more people started arriving, it became impossible and the numbering system they had introduced fell apart. By the time the gate opened, there was a mad crush to get through (it was SCARY!!!) and then everyone ran like hell to get to the next gate, where we had to line up again to enter the stadium. Then, we were allowed in, and it was another mad dash to run to the front of the stage. Every single person who had a Hot Ticket was in the stadium and lined up around the stage/catwalk for at least 10 minutes before the regular GA ticket holders were allowed in.
In Germany, it was VERY different. There was an extremely orderly line and everyone respected the queue. We were free to come and go as we pleased and you knew that you could rejoin the line in your original spot because the people around you knew that it was your place. It was extremely civilised! It became a bit chaotic when the gates opened, but the German guards were scary and yelled a lot, so it wasn't the mad rush that it was in Rome. Again, we had a completely separate entrance to the venue and were definitely let in earlier than the General Admission ticket holders.
I think Live Nation will have learnt their lesson from the teething problems that happened with Hot Tickets earlier in the S&S tour. There were rumours back then that they would never be offered again, but the issue was that it wasn't made completely clear before they went on sale that "early access" to the venue would automatically come with the Hot Tickets. This time, there can be absolutely no confusion - pay extra for an "Early Access" ticket and that's what you get - early access.
Rome S&S 2008 was really scary indeed. I saw people falling down and being almost crashed by a bunch of violent hysterical queens.
Things in Germany were different as u said (and as one would obviously expect). Probably because in Germany there are rules, people who are happy to respect them and some other people hired as security you wouldn't want to mess with. People who are actually doing their job.I do hope LN have learnt their lesson too regarding clarity about VIP packages, Early Access Golden Circle tickets etc
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I'm wondering...I've got a ticket for the show in Florence but I'm unsure if I should keep it as it's a tribune seat
Does someone know if the view from a tribune seat in the middle part of the stadium is still OK??? ...I don't want to see M as a little dot only
To me for a Madonna concert it's only worth it on the floor and the closest you can get to the stage, especially if it's a stadium gig.
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Madonna World Tour 2012 Includes Instant Sell Outs in Berlin, Amsterdam, New York City's Yankee Stadium, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, San Jose, Seattle, Washington, Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver
Second Shows Added In Many Major Markets
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Madonna Dance party keeps getting bigger. Following immediate one day sellouts in many of the major markets of Madonna's tour, Live Nation Entertainment has announced that due to the overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added including New York City's Yankee Stadium on September 8th, Washington DC's Verizon Center on September 24th and Seattle on October 3rd. Tickets for the additional shows in these markets go on sale February 21st. Additional shows in Europe thus far include Berlin June 30th, on sale Friday, Feb. 17th and in Amsterdam July 8th, on sale Saturday, Feb. 18th.
In North America, advance interest was so great that 2nd shows were announced in Los Angeles, San Jose, Toronto, Chicago and Vancouver - all of which went on sale today. The sell outs follow Madonna's historic performance at the Bridgestone Super Bowl Half Time which was the largest viewed halftime performance in the history of the Super Bowl reaching 47.1 million households, along with pre orders for the Material Girl's upcoming MDNA album which reached the No. 1 spot in 50 out of 51 markets on iTunes. MDNA is scheduled to be released on March 26th on Interscope Records.
The Madonna 2012 World Tour begins May 29th 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel and will stop in 26 European cities before starting in North America in August. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America as well as Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. A complete tour schedule follows this release.
US residents ordering tickets online to a US performance will receive their choice of a digital or physical copy of Madonna's new MDNA album with every ticket purchased.
Citi® is the official credit card of the US leg of Madonna's upcoming world tour. Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com .
Icon is Madonna's official fan club. Lifetime Legacy members of Icon will receive first access to tickets and VIP Packages. Registered free Icon members will have the opportunity to purchase an "Icon Live Pass," which gives them access not only to ticket & VIP Package pre-sales, but also to a tour devoted forum and an exclusive tour gift. Fans can sign up for a free Icon membership at Madonna.com today.
VIP Packages will are available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: www.VIPNation.com
Madonna's 2012 World tour is produced and promoted by Live Nation Global Touring.
MADONNA
2012 WORLD TOUR ITINERARY
EUROPE
29-May Tel Aviv, Israel Ramat Gam Stadium On sale now
3-Jun Abu Dhabi Yas Arena On Sale Feb. 27
7-Jun Istanbul, Turkey Turk Telecom Arena On sale soon
11-Jun Zagreb, Croatia Maksimir Stadium On Sale Feb. 17
14-Jun Milan, Italy Stadio San Siro On sale now
16-Jun Florence, Italy Stadio Franchi On sale now
20-Jun Barcelona, Spain Palau Sant Jordi On Sale Feb. 16
24-Jun Coimbra, Portugal Estadio Cidade de Coimbra On Sale Feb. 11
28-Jun Berlin, Germany O2 Arena SOLD OUT
30-Jun Berlin, Germany O2 Arena On sale Feb. 17
2-Jul Copenhagen, Denmark Parken Stadium On sale now
4-Jul Gothenburg, Sweden Ullevi Stadium On Sale Feb. 17
7-Jul Amsterdam, Netherlands Ziggo Dome SOLD OUT
8-Jul Amsterdam, Netherlands Ziggo Dome On sale Feb. 18
12-Jul Brussels, Belgium Stade Roi-Baudouin On Sale Feb. 17
14-Jul Paris, France Stade De France On Sale Feb. 14
17-Jul London, UK Hyde Park On sale now
21-Jul Edinburgh, UK Murrayfield Stadium On sale now
24-Jul Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium On Sale Feb. 17
29-Jul Vienna, Austria Ernst-Happel-Stadion On Sale Feb. 24
1-Aug Warsaw, Poland National Stadium On Sale Feb. 17
7-Aug Moscow, Russia Olimpiski Arena On sale soon.
9-Aug St. Petersburg, Russia SKK Arena On sale soon
12-Aug Helsinki, Finland Olympic Stadium On Sale Feb. 14
15-Aug Oslo, Norway Telenor Arena On Sale Feb. 20
18-Aug Zurich, Switzerland Stadion Letzigrund On Sale Feb. 24
21-Aug Nice, France Stade Charles-Erhmann On Sale Feb. 14
NORTH AMERICA
28-Aug Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center SOLD OUT
30-Aug Montreal, QC Bell Centre On Sale Feb. 18
1-Sep Quebec City, QC Plains of Abraham Site On Sale Feb. 17
4-Sep Boston, MA TD Garden SOLD OUT
6-Sep New York, NY Yankee Stadium SOLD OUT
8-Sep New York, NY Yankee Stadium On Sale Feb. 21
10-Sep Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place SOLD OUT
12-Sep Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre SOLD OUT
13-Sep Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre SOLD OUT
15-Sep Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall On Sale Feb. 27
19-Sep Chicago, IL United Center On sale now
20-Sep Chicago, IL United Center On sale now
23-Sep Washington, D.C. Verizon Center SOLD OUT
24-Sep Washington, DC Verizon Center On sale Feb. 21
29-Sep Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena SOLD OUT
30-Sep Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena On sale now
2-Oct Seattle, WA Key Arena SOLD OUT
3-Oct Seattle, WA Key Arena On Sale Feb. 21
6-Oct San Jose, CA HP Pavilion SOLD OUT
7-Oct San Jose, CA HP Pavilion On sale now
10-Oct Los Angeles, CA Staples Center SOLD OUT
11-Oct Los Angeles, CA Staples Center On sale now
13-Oct Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand On Sale Feb. 27
16-Oct Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center On Sale Feb. 27
20-Oct Dallas, TX American Airlines Center On Sale Feb. 27
24-Oct Houston, TX Toyota Center On Sale Feb. 27
27-Oct New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena On Sale Mar. 5
30-Oct Kansas City, MO Sprint Center On Sale Mar. 5
1-Nov St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center On Sale Mar. 5
3-Nov St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center On Sale Feb. 27
10-Nov Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena On Sale Mar. 5
15-Nov Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena On Sale Mar. 5
17-Nov Atlanta, GA Philips Arena On Sale Mar. 5
TBC Miami, FL To Be Confirmed On Sale Soon
wow
It's alreday 60 shows and it's only Europe and North America
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You can try this
I am actually thinking of getting them thru Viagaga. You get to spend a bit more but u know, just in case.
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Lui si è messo alle nove e dopo una quarantina di minuti è riuscito nell'impresa.
Anche io. Fino alle 9.50 ero collegato e nulla.
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I thought, only a fixed amount of tickets per categoy were available 4 presale...I have no idea, but it doesn't say sold out, it says 'currently not available'.
Exactly that's what I thought too and it's really baffling. I mean if there still are Prato A tickets available what the heck are they waiting for to put them on sale? It's 10.30 of the following day, c'mon livenation/ticketone
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I think Prato A in Florence got already sold out during the pre-sale. I wanted to get tickets for it last Thursday, but it said those were already sold out.
(I finally ended up buying a tribune seat then, but it's at least better than nothing)
You think it's possible Prato A for Milan sold out on the pre sale days last week too?
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Un mio amico ha provato per 40 minuti ad aggiornare la pagina e alla fine è riuscito a prenderne un paio.
Si ma a che ora? Io continuo ad aggiornare da stamattina tranne un paio di ore in cui mi sono dovuto assentare ma niente. E' assurdo.
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Shit. Drownedmadonna is saying Prato A tickets for both Milan and Florence are in fact sold-out. But when did that happen I wonder, since I haven't seen them on sale AT ALL and I've been on there since 9am. It's ludicrous. Must have been that brief span between 8.45 and 9 this morning that Acko mentioned. Damn them and their silly tricks.
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My Itinerary is still being negociated as we speak.I really need 2tone it down a bit this year. But I'm currently in talks for Istanbul.
Istanbul
I know what you mean by toning it down. God knows I've spent too much money on Madonna in the past.
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I would also love Australia and LA
Damn it's a pricey and logistically challenging experience
Hotel + Plane tickets + Concert + Time away from work
A Live Nation VIP package bill only is missing
but NO thanks
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SLUT!
Come wit me
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Both sites? I'm checking Live nation & ticketone.
There was a box prato A this morning, but once u entered QTY it said not available.
My friend claims Ticketone had Prato A at 8.45h
PRato B has been available all day though..
Damn I missed that then. I've been on there since 9.05. It's really strange that it's now been almost 5 hours and no sign of those Prato A tickets. And yes both sites I meant Live Nation and Ticket One. I am also thinking about getting a ticket for Hyde Park or for that Scottish gig
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Sorry if I stood right in front u...
SO any luck?
No unfortunately it doesn't look like Prato A and Prato B have been put on sale so far.
I left at 10 and got back on there around noon thirty but nothing yet. I wonder how much we're going to have to wait
for that
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How much was the ticket for Prato A?
It's €97.something
Prato A Early Access instead is about €250 but I doubt Live Nation is fooling anyone with this any longer. I am not going to spend more than double the Prato A (Golden Circle) ticket value when I can actually retrieve the ticket only at the stadium box office 1 hour before the show.
If I am paying €250 I expect to have the certainty I am getting in BEFORE anyone else unlike the last time when people spent more on those VIP Live Nation packages only to find themselves BEHIND people who showed up at the stadium at 5 in the afternoon with their normal PRATO A ticket.
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2 Queens on a stage (a lesser more local one and a global reigning one)
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€92
That was the price for Milan 2009 S&S
Now it's €97 in total
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ooops it seems early tickets are not available anymore .... Prato A on the way?
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It's the same for Firenze, my guess is prato A will go onsale ten o clock when the Hot Let's rob the fans tickets go onsale.
BUY! BUY! BUY!
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General sale for the MIlan date started 10 mins ago. But it seems Prato A isn't being made available yet. Just
Prato A Early Entry at €250. That's probably why the site isn't down yet. Those Early Entry tickets are a joke
because you can only withdraw them at the stadium boxoffice one hour prior the start of the show
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http://music.uk.msn.com/talking-points/madonna-v-lady-gaga-how-the-queen-of-pop-reclaimed-her-throne
Madonna v Lady Gaga: How the Queen of Pop reclaimed her throne
Why Madonna's Super Bowl performance proves she's still light years ahead of Lady Gaga…
Madonna takes it to 'a whole other level'
Yet while Gaga's gigs are a riot of high camp, gore and awe (recently revealed stage plans for the Born This Way tour suggest the action will take place in a castle), Madonna's Super Bowl show was on a whole other level.
We'd go so far as to call it her most inventive and impressive display since 1990's Blond Ambition concerts and the best use of a video floor since the Beijing Olympics.
Madonna makes pop fun; now we remember!
Because no matter how fascinating The Haus of Gaga's work is (and we're not bored yet, despite the media saturation), their creative director sure goes a long way to make it seem like a thankless task. In her interviews she's always keen to stress just how much "hard work" goes into being this otherworldly superstar.
Gaga doesn't seem to enjoy herself
And yet we don't get the sense Ms Germanotta is actually enjoying herself from the über-serious and often incomprehensible way she discusses her art. To borrow a phrase from an old editor of ours, we don't want to hear the labour pains; we just want to see the baby.
The main difference between Madonna's approach to her work and Gaga's is that Ms Ciconne never makes it feel like a task. Being Madonna is always what Madonna has wanted to do, and it's what she does best. She positively revels in being Madonna.
Word
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Piers Morgan is such a flaming queen in disguise
UK CHART - THE SHOW IS OVER SAY GOODBYE!
in ARCHIVE - Madonna
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