Msig Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 After performing in St. Petersburg for the first time in 2009, Madonna is now returning to perform at the Peterburg Sports & Concert Complex. The state-owned indoor arena was built in 1980. Concerts are done with a side-stage setup and a maximum capacity of 25,000 Alesso has been confirmed as the opening act. Owenkeats is attending the show - anyone else? Venue map (from the official ticket vendor's website) Ticket prices Standing, Fan Zone (Golden Circle): RUB 6,000 ($ 188) Standing, General Attendance: RUB 3,000 ($ 94) Reserved seating, back stand: RUB 4,500 - 15,000 ($ 141-469) Reserved seating, side stands, sector 2: RUB 4,000 ($ 125) Reserved seating, upper balconies: RUB 3,500 ($ 109) Tickets for the lower balconies and sector 1 of the side stands are sold out - I don't know the prices of those tickets. No Early Entry or VIP packages have been put on sale for this show. If you buy a ticket costing more than RUB 10,000, the MDNA album is included as a 'gift'. Ticket sales Since there are still about 1350 tickets available for the show - most of which are in the upper rows of the back stand - I assume that about 23,650 tickets have been sold so far. LGBT controversy The show is bound to spark controvery: As of 30 March 2012 "propaganda of homosexuality, bisexuality, transgenderism and pedophilia" has become illegal. The St. Petersburg 'anti-gay law' doesn't explicitly define what is considered "propaganda", but even speaking against the law is illegal. City officials have said that Madonna will be charged if she doesn't alter her show. They are planning to attend the show, in order to "control its moral content". Madonna on the matter: I'm a freedom fighter.My show My songs My work My art Is all about freedom of expression Freedom to choose to speak to act Always with humanity and compassion I will come to St. Petersburg to speak up for the gay community, to support the gay community and to give strength and inspiration to anyone who is or feels opressed. I don't run away from adversity. I will speak during my show about this ridiculous atrocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedrohdi Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 You're without a doubt my favorite poster in Madonnanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msig Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 You're without a doubt my favorite poster in Madonnanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Msig Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Btw, in worst case, Madonna will have to pay a fine of $170, and the organizers might be find up to $15,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedrohdi Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msig Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Why? Because of the local "anti-gay" law (see the first post in the thread. The following performances could be considered offensive/illegal by city officials: Propaganda of homo-/bisexuality: The Erotic Candy Shop (M and Stephanie Nguyen sharing a lesbian kiss), Nobody Knows Me (several same-sex couples kissing) Propaganda of transgenderism: Girl Gone Wild (male dancers in high heels), Vogue (cross-dressing male dancers) Propaganda of pedophilia: The Erotic Candy Shop (M and Brahim making out on stage) And then there's the speech. As far as I understand, even speaking against the law is illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedrohdi Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 That´s gonna be one hell of hot concert! Wish I was there! Is anyone here going to attend this show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narendra Sen Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Because of the local "anti-gay" law (see the first post in the thread. The following performances could be considered offensive/illegal by city officials: Propaganda of homo-/bisexuality: The Erotic Candy Shop (M and Stephanie Nguyen sharing a lesbian kiss), Nobody Knows Me (several same-sex couples kissing) Propaganda of transgenderism: Girl Gone Wild (male dancers in high heels), Vogue (cross-dressing male dancers) Propaganda of pedophilia: The Erotic Candy Shop (M and Brahim making out on stage) And then there's the speech. As far as I understand, even speaking against the law is illegal. Let's all hope Bobby Brown is in jail when she gets there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCD Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 "We're going to jail, I'm so excited." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedrohdi Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 It seems that this show is gonna cause trouble with those fascist anti-everything-is-new-and-diferent guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Owenkeats Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Ok....so Im starting to get a bit worried now.....theres gonna be arrested outside the venue and the US EMBASSY has issued a warning to attendees of the concert. Im in St Petersburg now, on holiday. There is no publicity anywhere for the show, apart from a few English language magazines and the St Petersburg Time Out mag. I hope its going to be safe and that it doesnt get cancelled. Im not changin my fuckin show!! Anyone else going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msig Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Ok....so Im starting to get a bit worried now.....theres gonna be arrested outside the venue and the US EMBASSY has issued a warning to attendees of the concert. Im in St Petersburg now, on holiday. There is no publicity anywhere for the show, apart from a few English language magazines and the St Petersburg Time Out mag. I hope its going to be safe and that it doesnt get cancelled. Im not changin my fuckin show!! Anyone else going? I just realized that gay fans attending the show might be arrested if they do anything that might be perceived as "gay propaganda" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I just realized that gay fans attending the show might be arrested if they do anything that might be perceived as "gay propaganda" Are they ready to arrest the entire stadium so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonoka Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I just realized that gay fans attending the show might be arrested if they do anything that might be perceived as "gay propaganda" I don't want to offend Madonna's russian fans, but Russia is a fucking shit country and some "laws" they have there are the perfect proof. Also, there are always some stupid threats against M when she goes there. The next time, she should just skip the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Together Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 U.S. Embassy Moscow and U.S. Consulate General St. Petersburg SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: MADONNA CONCERTS August 7, 2012 This is to alert U.S. citizens in Russia who are planning to attend the Madonna concerts in Moscow on Tuesday, August 7, or in St. Petersburg on Thursday, August 9, that the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg has received information regarding a threat of physical violence against spectators and performers at the St. Petersburg concert on August 9. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg have shared the information with appropriate Russian law enforcement authorities. Russian authorities have indicated to the Embassy that they are taking appropriate measures in light of this information. While we expect that enhanced security measures will be put in place at both concerts, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant regarding their personal security, and to be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially in crowded areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narendra Sen Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Will Madonna join Pussy Riot in jail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msig Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Will Madonna join Pussy Riot in jail? Maybe that's part of Guy O's non-traditional promo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I just realized that gay fans attending the show might be arrested if they do anything that might be perceived as "gay propaganda" wear your Brunce Springsteen clothes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Maybe that's part of Guy O's non-traditional promo? back in the day, this news, madonna fighting for freedom, would be everywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY PIG Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 back in the day, this news, madonna fighting for freedom, would be everywhere... it very likely will be in the morning, what are you talking about, news outlets are already reporting it (at least here in the UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Not4Pussies Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 so all the people that go to her SP concert are getting fined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 The next time, she should just skip the country. I'm worried about Madonna and all fans which are attending the show, too but at the same time I am happy that her millions of fans in 'these kind of countries' get a chance to see her and that she is willing to speak about these issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckeye Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 "We're going to jail, I'm so excited." O M G U GUYS SLAY ME!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedrohdi Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Maybe that's part of Guy O's non-traditional promo? loooooool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Oriole Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Russian campaigners have written a letter to Madonna, urging her to stand up for gay rights and freedom of expression during her concert in St Petersburg tomorrow (9 August). The Alliance of Straights for LGBT Equality group are calling on the Material Girl to ‘break the wall of misunderstanding and intolerance’ when she brings her MDNA tour to Russia’s second largest city. In a letter sent to the queen of pop, the group thank the star for publicly supporting female punk band Pussy Riot, who are currently on trial over religious hooliganism charges after staging an anti-Putin protest in a Moscow cathedral. They urged Madonna to do the same for the LGBT community in St Petersburg, where an anti-gay law banning so-called ‘homosexual propaganda’ was passed earlier this year. ‘Today in Russia lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people are being denied [sic] increasingly more of their rights to express themselves, to be themselves and live openly as it befits free people,’ read the letter, which claimed LGBT citizens feel like ‘social outcasts’ in their own country. The letter asks the singer to make a statement, expressing her support for ‘tolerance and equality’ and show ‘solidarity’ in the fight against ‘the anti-gay laws, the homophobia, the hatred, the discrimination and the violence.’ ‘Your voice, the voice of a true freedom of mind and freedom of expression fighter, is very important for us,’ the Alliance wrote. ‘Not only Russian LGBT community will hear you. Millions of people will hear you. ‘Your words will have a real influence on the public opinion and will help to break the wall of misunderstanding and intolerance. ‘Your voice will become the voice of those who are being constrained to keep silence.’ Madonna already vowed in March to speak out against homophobia in Russia and St Petersburg’s anti-gay law. However, the star risks being arrested if she speaks out for the gay community and the city’s assemblyman Vitaly Milanov, who authored the homophobic bill, has called for her to be prosecuted if she does. Activists have previously called for Madonna to cancel her Russian leg of the tour over the continued persecution of LGBT people. Alliance of Straights for LGBT Equality is a Russian non-governmental organization based in St Petersburg. It was founded in May, 2012 by a group of heterosexual people who support the fight for equal rights for gays, lesbians and transgender people. GSNews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xanthium Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I hope Madonna speaks out against the anti-gay laws in St. Petersburg. And they can go fuck themselves if they try to arrest her. That shit didn't work in the fascist state of Toronto and it ain't working here! LAST TIME I WAS ON TOUR SEAN WAS IN JAIL. I GUESS IT'S MY TURN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCD Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Has there ever been another performer who has faced arrest, fines, protests, security alerts and / or has caused authorities, politicians and religious figures to make statements as MUCH as Madonna has over the sum of her career? Like is there anyone that comes close to the consistent level of this she has received? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedrohdi Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 This Woman scares the shit out of everybody! I don´t believe she'll be arrested, but i'm sure they'll try to! This is going to be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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