#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Mine was priced £85 in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 £161.76 for 2 tickets, plus shipping & handling and the Friend fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yowza, that's a lot! Does the maestro have an hourly rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Worth every Pound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Jay said: Worth every Euro England doesn't have the Euro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTGL 173 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I paid £90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy 2,388 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Ok thanks guys! Wish me good luck for tomorrow, I want this ticket! BuzzLightyear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 8,012 Posted February 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2018 Will be keeping fingers and toes crossed for every fan to get hold of a ticket tomorrow morning. Karol leeallen01, toothless, Chewy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Omen II 1,235 Posted February 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2018 Here are two more photos that might help those of you who have not been to the Royal Albert Hall before and are hoping to snaffle tickets tomorrow. The first one is taken from row 9 of block H in the stalls (the stage is at the left of the photo). These are the various sections of the hall shown in the photo, starting from the top: At the top of the picture (underneath the arches, where we dream our dreams away) is the Gallery. This is an unreserved standing section. They often do not start to sell tickets for the gallery until the seats in the rest of the hall have sold out, sometimes weeks or months later. This might be worth keeping an eye on if you are unlucky; you get a great view from most arches, although the view of the stage becomes progressively more restricted the closer you are to the stage. This area is not for anyone who does not like heights but these are always the cheapest tickets. Next down is the Circle, consisting of six rows of seats. The rake is steep so you do not have to worry about your view being blocked by people in front of you, although the view from some seats can be partially obscured by handrails. As with the gallery, there are more restricted views the closer you get to the stage (i.e. the top left in the photo, which is block Y). Next down are the Second Tier Boxes, most of which have five chairs in them on two levels. The view from most of these is great and can be quite cosy. Seats here are generally priced similarly to those in the Stalls and Arena further down. If the concert sells out and you are unlucky, it is sometimes worth ringing the RAH box office to ask if the fifth seat in the box (the one at the back) is available. They often do not sell tickets for this seat on the website because the views can be very restricted from some of the boxes. The seat is a sort of bar stool so that you are a little higher up than the two seats in front of you. Below these are the Grand Tier Boxes, usually the most expensive seats. The Royal Box is in this tier, so if the Queen is a Williams fan and shows up you will see her waving and taking selfies from the box at the right of the picture (you might just be able to make out the one with the crown emblem above it). Below the grand tier boxes are the Loggia Boxes. These have chairs in two rows and you are usually better off being in the front row, as your view can be obscured by the supporting pillars or people in the adjacent box if you are in the second row. Most of the boxes are privately rented at great expense, so you will often find that seats in them become available nearer the date of the concert after it has 'sold out'. Again, it is worth checking the website in the weeks leading up to the concert if you have been unlucky. The eleven rows of seats immediately below are the Stalls. The blocks closest to the stage can give an excellent close up view of the conductor and orchestra, but a small part of the stage can be obscured the closer you get to the stage. Even in the front row you are higher up than the people in the arena, although the higher rows towards the back are my preference. If you are in the back row you can be unlucky if you happen to find yourself in front of a loggia box where the occupants have been enjoying the drinks in the interval! Blocks H, J, L and M are generally considered to have the best sound, so if a composer is having a work premiered you will more often than not find them in those sections. The seats in the stalls swivel, so you can face the stage wherever you are sitting without having to crane your neck. For a Victorian building, legroom is surprisingly ample too. On the floor are the Arena seats, consisting of chairs in rows. They are all on the same level so you often cannot see the members of the orchestra towards the back and are more likely to have your view blocked, especially if you are small! However, you are of course directly in front of the orchestra and can see the whites of their eyes from the front rows. I do not know if Choir seats will be available, but if they are there is an upper and lower section each side of the famous Royal Albert Hall organ (aptly named the 'Voice of Jupiter'). These are great seats if you want a good view of the maestro John Williams and also a fantastic view of your fellow audience members in the rest of the hall. The second photo is a view from the upper choir section. Good luck everybody! Incanus, leeallen01, Miguel Andrade and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 How many holes does it take to fill the thing? Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, mstrox said: How many holes does it take to fill the thing? 76.3 billion holes, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mari 279 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2018 7 hours ago, Jay said: I have no interest in attending a Brian Tyler concert I'm sure you realize there's a 99% chance that Brian Tyler will be at the John Williams concert, so you may be lucky/unlucky enough to run into him anyways. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the JW concert. Good luck getting tickets everyone! Chewy, Jurassic Shark and TownerFan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Amazing post, Omen. I wanna sit in the choir section! But failing that, the stalls or a box look like great options. And swiveling chairs are an idea whose time has come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,523 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, mstrox said: How many holes does it take to fill the thing? 4000, found in Blackburn, Lancashire. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,072 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 @Omen II, how's the sound in the choir section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Stefancos said: I will probably wear a suit and tie. I'll be coming (given the concert, possibly in every sense of the word) in a jacket and of course my "Music by John Williams" T-Shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I'm thinking of sporting a turtleneck. Karol Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Richard said: 4000, found in Blackburn, Lancashire. I heard they're rather small... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: @Omen II, how's the sound in the choir section? Absolutely fine, although the balance will be different as you will inevitably hear the percussion section sounding louder than if you were in front of the orchestra. This can be fun though and give you a different perspective on familiar pieces. If you are in one of the three rows in the lower choir section, it can feel as though you are part of the Orchestra. You are almost close enough sometimes to read the percussionists’ music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 64 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 It says its sold out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,072 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 It's probably only the pre-sale for friends and patrons. Try again tomorrow at 9:00 GMT! apples 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 64 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,245 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/14/2018 at 4:47 PM, Jay said: I see @Ricard liked my post - are you gonna come to the concert Ricard? I might! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,523 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Bilbo said: I heard they're rather small... I know, but they had to count them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 534 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It already says it's sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 9 hours ago, crocodile said: I'm thinking of sporting a turtleneck. Karol All JWFans attending should sport identical black turtlenecks. Just now, aj_vader said: It already says it's sold out. Quote Priority Booking has now sold out. Tickets will go on general sale at 9am on Friday 16 February. aj_vader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 How did this sell out already? I messed up the time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,072 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 You're 37 mins. too early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Thanks JS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, rough cut said: How did this sell out already? I messed up the time..... Quote Priority Booking has now sold out. Priority booking was on sale before this thread came to life. General tickets go on sale in 36 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples 64 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 this is so stressful!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I've had deep dreams of 'an evening with John Williams,' we discussed many significant things and he shared many of his secrets to life. I know it sounds weird, but it's true, and I nowadays I feel at peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Good for you... I haven't had deep dreams of shit, it's 3:30am here! But LET'S DO THIS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy 2,388 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Ready for it as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 how the hell you get in cue? Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Same question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc 768 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just go here : https://tickets.royalalberthall.com/ch/?return=%2F You are currently position 996 in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 And where did you find that link ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Waiting in a queue that doesn't say what it's for, while in another tab I refresh the page for a sold-out concert in hopes of buying tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 534 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 What ever you do guys don't forget to NOT refresh the page. When you get in you'll have 20 minutes to make your purchase and sometimes it can get stuck on the payment confirmation part, just let it spin round, don't refresh because it just puts you back into the queue. Good luck to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 916 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I think it does it automatically when you go to sign in. I signed in an hour and a half ago and I was directed straight to the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 As soon as I logged in I was in queue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc 768 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Same here... not sure at all what that "position in the queue" really means ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 ...aha! The concert has been upgraded from SOLD OUT to NOT YET ON SALE. Progress! Marc and Chewy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTGL 173 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I try to get one more ticket for a friend. I am in position 790. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 773 right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_vader 534 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 188 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 162 bitches!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just now, aj_vader said: 188 now. Be sure to save three tickets for me aj_vader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 My position is 566 at the moment. Virtual queueing seems such an odd thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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