Gilmour - Albert Hall

[Ubiquitous2024]

I stumbled across this a few weeks ago, had no idea he was touring again. I am not a social media user so only found it under a Youtube video.

Obviously, it is sold out, but is there any way one can get a ticket? Not been to a concert for years, so not savvy with how concert tickets work. I suspect being what he is, there is zero chance.

I was at Pulse in 95, but I really fancy going to see him again as I feel there can't be many more performances on the horizon.

[abzmike]

Some dates at the Albert Hall, Rome and a few in the US hardly constitutes a tour.
Keep an eye on Twickets, a ticket may pop up there, fan Facebook groups, or most expensively Viagogo - had a look and they seem to start at £500.

[Ubiquitous2024]

What is viagogo... are they legitimate?

[darreni]

If you read the RAH info for these shows, there is no resale permitted:

https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/202...

Your only hope will be to contact the RAH & ask about cancellations - phone daily.

[Glassman]

Ubiquitous2024 said:

What is viagogo... are they legitimate?

Nothing but trouble when I used them on two separate occasions.

Pulse is my favourite album. Not at all jealous that you were there. Nope. Not one bit.

[Ubiquitous2024]

Yeah the Viagogo site looks dodgy as hell, "meet the seller" etc. No thanks.

So I wonder what happens when tickets are released, and who gets them, presumably a large section of the fan base are primed to know when they go on sale and they all go within 30 mins. Shame as it means everyone misses out.

[Glassman]

Ubiquitous2024 said:

Yeah the Viagogo site looks dodgy as hell, "meet the seller" etc. No thanks.

So I wonder what happens when tickets are released, and who gets them, presumably a large section of the fan base are primed to know when they go on sale and they all go within 30 mins. Shame as it means everyone misses out.

I bought tickets for a Khruangbin gig in November. Bought them via Eventim in March. I still don't have the tickets or even a confirming email, literally no evidence of a purchase other than the payment showing on my bank statement. It's impossible to get through to them. Eventually found a note under my purchase history which said tickets will be issued nearer the date. I suppose it prevents resale etc but I just don't like it.

[Ubiquitous2024]

Yes sounds poor, I also found vivid tickets which says "only 2 left" -seems suspicious. I am quite happy to pay an inflated price, as long as it is genuine and gets me through the door. Tickets on Viagogo are showing at £800 for 2 people, I would pay it. I also looked at boxes, 2500 for 4 people, I would pay that too however can't see any availability.

[darreni]

Check the ticketing details i posted above - no resale. I've not seen the RAH impose such strict measures before.

[Douglas Quaid]

Glassman said:

Ubiquitous2024 said:

What is viagogo... are they legitimate?

Nothing but trouble when I used them on two separate occasions.

Pulse is my favourite album. Not at all jealous that you were there. Nope. Not one bit.

It’s actually envy rather than jealousy that you feel.

Only a small point but one you may or may not appreciate learning.

Cheers.

[Ubiquitous2024]

I was 13 at Pulse, we went the night the stand collapses so had to go again. I remember vividly. I think I dozed off at the start of comfortably numb but remember coming round with goosebumps when the guitar solo started, must have been around 2245 ish at that point. I was already an unsual Floyd fan before we went so I was familiar with the music and all things Floyd. I didn't really go to concerts much after that, the whole experience was just unrivalled.

[Mojooo]

Tickets are being physically printed and they say they will ask for ID on the door so its quite strict

I got one ticket for something like 280 - obscene but I go to so few shows and Gilmour is in my top 3 so I splurged.

[cherryowen]

Ubiquitous2024 said:

I think I dozed off at the start of comfortably numb but remember coming round with goosebumps when the guitar solo started,

Appropriate sleeping and waking moments!

It's a very soporific chord progression, and the first solo is one of the greatest ever recorded (Rick Beato agrees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV-y91BZonY at 16:53)

[balise]

darreni said:

Check the ticketing details i posted above - no resale. I've not seen the RAH impose such strict measures before.

Pretty strict for Kraftwerk. ID check to get in.

[lockhart flawse]

Ubiquitous2024 said:

I was 13 at Pulse, we went the night the stand collapses so had to go again. I remember vividly. I think I dozed off at the start of comfortably numb but remember coming round with goosebumps when the guitar solo started, must have been around 2245 ish at that point. I was already an unsual Floyd fan before we went so I was familiar with the music and all things Floyd. I didn't really go to concerts much after that, the whole experience was just unrivalled.

I had tickets for that night but had an unmissable meeting so my wife took a friend. Got to see the re-scheduled gig.

I saw him at the Albert Hall in 2015 and it was worth every penny and the tickets were reasonably priced. I have not bothered with the latest dates but I am sure they will be very good.

[Ubiquitous2024]

WOO HOO! Called the box office, got a ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[abzmike]

Ubiquitous2024 said:

WOO HOO! Called the box office, got a ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations.. saw him there last time and it was amazing, even from way up in the gallery.

[Ubiquitous2024]

Yep, I really believe this could be the last opportunity so stoked that I will once again be able to bear witness to the magic.

[Ubiquitous2024]

For those interested there are a couple of videos that have emerged from the live rehearsal in Brighton yesterday. It does look like this will be a poignant and powerful performance, so I am excited.