| February 14th, 2006 10:31 AM |
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| Gazza |
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Soldatti wrote:
Yep, O' Globo will broadcast the whole show the next Saturday at 21:45, local time. I can't wait.
I think Globo broadcast the 1998 Rio concert live. However, there were a couple of breaks for ads, so it wasnt actually the full concert in unedited form
I would like to think we could organise a tree of both the audio and DVD of this show soon after Saturday. Hopefully some of you guys will be able to record it in either format |
| February 14th, 2006 11:31 AM |
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| Lazy Bones |
Brazil preps for free Stones show
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) - The Rolling Stones promised a bigger bang, and they'll get one in Rio. City officials said Monday they expect nearly two million people to turn out for the Stones' A Bigger Bang free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday.
"This is the biggest live show that has ever occurred in the world," said municipal Health Secretary Flavio Tanure at a news conference announcing the city's preparations.
Tanure was probably exaggerating a bit - the Guinness World Records website credits the largest live concert to Rod Stewart, who reportedly drew 3.5 million for a New Year's Eve 1994 performance, also at Copacabana beach.
Crowds are expected to fill full half of the beach Saturday, with the Stones performing on a single stage. Eight video screens and 16 sound towers will allow fans far from the stage a glimpse of the sexagenarian rockers.
Security is a concern. Earlier this month, three people were crushed to death and 38 injured in Sao Paulo, Brazil, when thousands of fans surged through security barriers at an autograph session for the Mexican band RBD.
But authorities said they weren't worried about a repeat at the Stones' concert.
"It's similar to New Year's, and we have significant experience with live shows on the beach," said Tanure.
Ana Maria Maia, Rio's subsecretary of special events, said the city would deploy 10,000 police officers - about three times the usual contingent for new year's - as well as 600 firefighters, civil defence workers and lifeguards.
The show marks the Stones' third visit to Brazil, but the first for free in a country where few can afford tickets to see top international acts.
Fans across Brazil were chartering vans and buses to get to Rio, and Mayor Cesar Maia said tourists from as far away as Chile were coming for the concert.
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| February 14th, 2006 11:40 AM |
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| nanatod |
For 2 million people, maybe they could get somebody better than Antigone Rising to open. |
| February 14th, 2006 12:13 PM |
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| gimmekeef |
As long as it isnt AC/DC!!!!..YIKES! |
| February 14th, 2006 08:55 PM |
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| mickmask |
Anyone know of a link to a live 'streaming' cam?
I've been looking for days...not too many cams on that beach...and still shots suck.
I know u can watch it on AOL...but just interested.
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