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Gazza |
The Rolling Stones concert in Ireland this summer will not go ahead, Dublin High Court heard today.
The revelation came during a court appearance involving music promoters who were challenging the decision of the Office Of Public Works (OPW) to give permission to rival firm Aiken Promotions to stage the Dublin gig on August 18.
Senior counsel Jim O'Callaghan, representing the OPW, said he had been informed by Aiken Promotions that the concert would not be going ahead because the Rolling Stones would not be performing in Phoenix Park.
He said the OPW had no idea why the concert was not going ahead.
Senior counsel Maurice Collins, for MCD, said that it appeared the contract with the Rolling Stones had not materialised and that the band were due to play in Spain on that date.
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voodoopug |
Jake drops the ball on this one...very sorry Gazza, you deserve better! |
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Gazza |
thanks,Puggy - but I wasnt going anyway
Even I cant blame the Cohls for this. The legal wrangling between the rival promoters appear to have killed this one. At this stage, time is running out to sell the tickets. Cant really blame the Stones for running out of patience and looking elsewhere.
Its a strangely written report. The Stones havent confirmed a show in Spain for that date as yet, although two cities seem to be in the running for a show there on August 16th, so maybe this means they'll both get a concert.
Also read elsewhere yesterday that while Phoenix Park was definitely a non starter, a show at Croke Park instead was a possible alternative.
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TomL |
Sorry Gazza. But it is really the Stones saying FUCK YOU GAZZA, WILL YA. I had to it was there............But I am sorry. |
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Saint Sway |
this never would of happened to U2 |
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Joey |
[quote]Gazza wrote:
The Rolling Stones concert in Ireland this summer will not go ahead, Dublin High Court heard today. "
Gazza ..................................
My heart-felt condolences go out to your family and yourself .
This is a tremendous loss and I am stirred to sadness and quite visibly shaken to the core .
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J. Fly !
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Soldatti |
A real shame for Irish fans. |
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Madafaka |
Awful news... |
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glencar |
Howe could they have topped the Point Depot shows anyway? |
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gimmekeef |
So a "rumoured" show was never scheduled...not a cancellation then...when politicians get involved you know everyone is getting screwed... |
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FotiniD |
Sorry to hear this Gazza - even if you weren't going (how come, really?)
Sorry for all the Irish fans too |
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Gazza |
quote: gimmekeef wrote:
So a "rumoured" show was never scheduled...not a cancellation then...when politicians get involved you know everyone is getting screwed...
politicians? huh?
Substitute that word with "lawyers". LOL
(and it WASNT a 'rumoured' show. It was officially announced when the European tour dates were confirmed. Tickets just never went on sale due to the legal wrangling)
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Gazza |
quote: FotiniD wrote:
Sorry to hear this Gazza - even if you weren't going (how come, really?)
I've no interest in "field" shows, Fotini
Plus its too close to the London shows. I might have gone had I been able to get home the same night, otherwise it would have meant coming home Saturday morning, then over to London the same day. I'll be away from home enough on this tour as it is! |
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charlotte |
gazza, don't worry about being away from home so much this summer...maybe I can take H on a Aegean cruise for a few weeks...just a thought... to ease your guilt |
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Joey |
Gazza .........
Again , I am so sorry for your loss |
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gimmekeef |
Gaza....lawyers and politicians are usually one in the same arent they?...lol...I'll not count jb in there of course as he's hardly a politician!.Far too direct!!! |
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Gazza |
quote: gimmekeef wrote:
Gaza....lawyers and politicians are usually one in the same arent they?...lol...I'll not count jb in there of course as he's hardly a politician!.Far too direct!!!
LOL...well I dont know if they're one and the same - although having said that, Tony Blair's wife happens to be one of the highest paid lawyers in the UK...
Despite the universal contempt I have for politicians either side of the border and on both sides of the Irish Sea, as much as I'd like to, I cant blame any of them for this particular fiasco as they werent involved
Now, if we were talkin' about the Wembley fuck up, I'd be only to happy to throw a huge helping of horseshit at our shambolic, inept and wasteful government, but thats another story.... |
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Gazza |
Look on the bright side of all this
No 'humiliations' due to lacklustre ticket sales
No chance of the show being "Omaha"'ed |
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jb |
We all know the reason=U2 ticket saturation........No market for the boys. Very smart move!!! |
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jb |
I am also saddened for Gazza and the fact he will not be able to see the Stones in his native land. U2 simply made it economically impossible for us..........Gazza, fortunatley, used ADDA, and came to 2 greta shows here in tghe States. At this pointg, evn London looks gloomy!!! This must be a devastating time for Gazza and our other English/Irish friends. We are here for you!!! |
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Joey |
quote: jb wrote:
I am also saddened for Gazza and the fact he will not be able to see the Stones in his native land. U2 simply made it economically impossible for us..........Gazza, fortunatley, used ADDA, and came to 2 greta shows here in tghe States. At this pointg, evn London looks gloomy!!! This must be a devastating time for Gazza and our other English/Irish friends. We are here for you!!!
Gazza....a shocker to hear about this. Believe that people are thinking about you and find strength where and when you can. You'll get through.
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Gazza |
quote: jb wrote:
I am also saddened for Gazza and the fact he will not be able to see the Stones in his native land. U2 simply made it economically impossible for us..........Gazza, fortunatley, used ADDA, and came to 2 greta shows here in tghe States. At this pointg, evn London looks gloomy!!! This must be a devastating time for Gazza and our other English/Irish friends. We are here for you!!!
LOL..they havent played my "native land" in 41 years and as I wasn't going anyway, I guess I'll manage to get over this..but thanks!
U2 last played Dublin 14 months before the Stones were due to, so I reckon the economy has sufficiently recovered by now.
I'm still none the wiser what you mean by ADDA! |
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jb |
ADDA........please see Pug!!!! |
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voodoopug |
quote: jb wrote:
ADDA........please see Pug!!!!
ADDA is a strategy that I invented for use in the business/practical world. Stands for:
Assess (assess the situation and lay out all options)
Decide (make a confident/competent decision and stick to it)
Dictate (make your plans known to salient individuals)
Act (Don't talk about it only, Do it!)
your use of this when you decided to go to the NYC shows demonstrated great foresight of the potential problems with the English and Irish shows this tour. We are very proud of you! ADDA has come through again.
FYI, I will travel to your company and present this theory in an all day seminar (sack lunch included) for 100K USD plus expenses (5 star hotels only please).
Again, good work! |
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Gazza |
Thanks guys, now I understand. very accurate assessment too, although the NYC trip had nothing to do with what may/may not happen in Europe.
I also used it (without realising it) when I made my decision early on to "pass" on Dublin and when I decided to go to the other Euro shows it seems
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jb |
ADDA is notmere words, but a way of making critical, often life saving decisions. Your inadvertent use of ADDA served you well as you attended the NY Summitt, were greeted by me, saw two(2) great US shows, and have avoided the humiliation that is Dublin/Wembley.
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voodoopug |
quote: jb wrote:
ADDA is notmere words, but a way of making critical, often life saving decisions. Your inadvertent use of ADDA served you well as you attended the NY Summitt, were greeted by me, saw two(2) great US shows, and have avoided the humiliation that is Dublin/Wembley.
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lets not forget my "virtual greeting" via JB! Josh is one hundred percent accurate in his assessment (which, even though is the first step, it is often the most crucial). |
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jb |
Gazza was given a "virtual" manhug on your behalf....Sadly, we shall never meet Vodoo, who as it turn out, was correct regarding Mexico sales in contrast to the disaster that was /is Japan!!! Thankfully, higher prices for out mexican friends helped support Asia/Euro(Cohl using ADDA brilliantly). |
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voodoopug |
quote: jb wrote:
Gazza was given a "virtual" manhug on your behalf....Sadly, we shall never meet Vodoo, who as it turn out, was correct regarding Mexico sales in contrast to the disaster that was /is Japan!!! Thankfully, higher prices for out mexican friends helped support Asia/Euro(Cohl using ADDA brilliantly).
the good news about the dreadful European/Asian revenue is a possible fall return to the states! |
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jb |
quote: voodoopug wrote:
the good news about the dreadful European/Asian revenue is a possible fall return to the states!
cc:JC;MC
bc:AD |