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  • Thread starter Nick
  • Start date May 26, 2017
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Nick

Administrator
  • May 26, 2017
  • #1
Looks like there is going to be additional security for that as well, I guess it's needed and always better to be safe than sorry!

How long until the armed police (if they have them) get tired of drunken wisecracks or posing for pictures?
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • May 26, 2017
  • #2
What UB40 gig?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • May 26, 2017
  • #3
At the Butts tommorow.

I notice the Ricoh is on lockdown too
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • May 26, 2017
  • #4
Didn't know about that, not that I would've gone like.
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #5
Can someone please give me the exact location, price and time so I can make sure I am somewhere else completely when the concert starts.
 
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oldfiver

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #6
Rich said:
Didn't know about that, not that I would've gone like.
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oldfiver

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #7
Rich said:
Didn't know about that, not that I would've gone like.
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Ticket office open tomorrow - 12 noon to 9pm I understand
 

Nick

Administrator
  • May 26, 2017
  • #8
Just going to keep ringing saying theres a rat in me kitchen over and over.
 
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oldfiver

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  • May 26, 2017
  • #9
Nick said:
Just going to keep ringing saying theres a rat in me kitchen over and over.
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Hope Mrs Nick does not think you mean her
 

Adge

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #10
It's only 3 of the original band-think the others are doing a gig in Birmingham the same weekend!
 

ajsccfc

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #11
Yeah, Ali Campbell originally left and went solo, then two others joined him and they tour as 'UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey' while the rest also tour as UB40 at the same time. I can't imagine they sound right without Ali so he's the proper UB40 really.

Also, they have the best merch - Red Red WIne by UB40
 

pastythegreat

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #12
Nick said:
Looks like there is going to be additional security for that as well, I guess it's needed and always better to be safe than sorry!

How long until the armed police (if they have them) get tired of drunken wisecracks or posing for pictures?
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I doubt there will be armed police there tbf Nick. And if they are there it'll be low key and you won't even notice unless they're called upon/needed which I hope to God won't be the case!


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no_loyalty

Well-Known Member
  • May 26, 2017
  • #13
Support acts are The Wailers and Level 42, should be a pretty good gig
 
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oldfiver

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  • May 26, 2017
  • #14
no_loyalty said:
Support acts are The Wailers and Level 42, should be a pretty good gig
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NEWS: UB40 at the Butts Park Arena on Saturday!
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NEWS: UB40 at the Butts Park Arena on Saturday!
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue performing in Coventry...

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The stage is set for the gig of the year at Butts Park!

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue will take to the stage at Butts Park Arena, in what looks set to be a great night.

The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson and introducing Ragin Fyah are first on the line up, with Level 42 the main support.

The Ticket Office on Saturday will be open from 12noon - please note the CCFC Ticket Office will be closed and Season Tickets will therefore not be available.

Tickets are still available to purchase on the day for the UB40 concert – general admission tickets are £38.50 or Platinum tickets are £55.00.

Timings for the day are below:

  • Gates open – 4.00pm
  • Raging Fyah – 5.00pm
  • Original Wailers – 5.50pm
  • Level 42 – 7.10pm
  • UB40 – 8.45pm – 10.15pm
 

dutchman

Well-Known Member
  • May 27, 2017
  • #15
pastythegreat said:
I doubt there will be armed police there tbf Nick. And if they are there it'll be low key and you won't even notice unless they're called upon/needed which I hope to God won't be the case!
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The last major concert we had here was in the 1980s and there were police vans stretching from one end of Windsor Street to the other "just in case". I don't imagine it'll be any different tomorrow except for the police being joined by fire engines, ambulances and bomb disposal officers.
 

pastythegreat

Well-Known Member
  • May 27, 2017
  • #16
dutchman said:
The last major concert we had here was in the 1980s and there were police vans stretching from one end of Windsor Street to the other "just in case". I don't imagine it'll be any different tomorrow except for the police being joined by fire engines, ambulances and bomb disposal officers.
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The last major concert was in the 80s? So Bon Jovi, red hot chilli peppers, pink, take that, Muse, Oasis, Rihanna, Kings of Leon!
They don't count as "major concerts"?

There is on thing have a large police presence, and a completely different thing having armed police at a pop concert! I'd be VERY surprised if any armed police are on show tonight. As a country we pride ourselves on not having all police armed and as of yet were one of the only countries to not of used the Army on our own streets (looks as though that is changing though, long a slippy road in my opinion, but that's for another day)! To have a "show of strength" is only inviting trouble, the exact reason all coppers don't carry weapons already.

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dutchman

Well-Known Member
  • May 27, 2017
  • #17
pastythegreat said:
The last major concert was in the 80s? So Bon Jovi, red hot chilli peppers, pink, take that, Muse, Oasis, Rihanna, Kings of Leon!
They don't count as "major concerts"?
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I was talking about the Butts Stadium, I live right next to it.

Having said that there is no sign of any police presence at the moment.
 

Adge

Well-Known Member
  • May 27, 2017
  • #18
Someone I know is down there-they are doing very extensive bag searches. I was also out this afternoon and there was armed police in Stratford town centre.
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • May 27, 2017
  • #19
Adge said:
Someone I know is down there-they are doing very extensive bag searches. I was also out this afternoon and there was armed police in Stratford town centre.
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But interesting to note, I went to the Belgrade tonight to see Spamalot and there were no bag checks at all.

Bit surprised, because I was most certainly expecting something. Would have thought any theatre or venue holding a large audience would be doing so.
 

Adge

Well-Known Member
  • May 28, 2017
  • #20
Indeed!
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • May 28, 2017
  • #21
To be quite honest I would have thought a show like that would be an ideal target. A section about a gay character and very camp in places, Christian crusades, possible blasphmey (Eric Idle appearing as God) etc.
 

Malaka

Well-Known Member
  • May 31, 2017
  • #22
Otis said:
Can someone please give me the exact location, price and time so I can make sure I am somewhere else completely when the concert starts.
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The most overrated band of all time! A bag of shite IMO..............Metal Rules \m/
 

dutchman

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 1, 2017
  • #23
Can't believe it's 36 years since the last major concert in the Butts Stadium!

More pictures here: The Specials and Hazel O'Connor at a racial harmony concert in Coventry in 1981
 
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Malaka

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 1, 2017
  • #24
dutchman said:
Can't believe it's 36 years since the last major concert in the Butts Stadium!

More pictures here: The Specials and Hazel O'Connor at a racial harmony concert in Coventry in 1981
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I cant see any Black people
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 1, 2017
  • #25
Malaka said:
I cant see any Black people
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A medical problem that prevents you from doing so in general? Or are you just talking about in this particular pic?
 

dutchman

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 1, 2017
  • #26
Malaka said:
I cant see any Black people
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If you click the link under the picture you will see plenty of pictures of black concert goers. I only used that particular picture because it showed that the sound stage was very similar to the one at the UB40 concert.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jun 1, 2017
  • #27
Was the Ub40 concert busy?
 
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oldfiver

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #28
Nick said:
Was the Ub40 concert busy?
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Music to our ears – BPA – Reggae Heaven – Coventry Rugby
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chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #29
Nick said:
Was the Ub40 concert busy?
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Hope so, we might have to sell a couple of players if it wasn't!
 

ajsccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #30
'I can't see black people' was the first draft of the twist in the Sixth Sense
 
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oldfiver

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #31
chiefdave said:
Hope so, we might have to sell a couple of players if it wasn't!
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"We"?
 

chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #32
oldfiver said:
"We"?
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CCFC
 
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oldfiver

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #33
chiefdave said:
CCFC
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Why?
 

chiefdave

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 2, 2017
  • #34
oldfiver said:
Why?
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Who's covering any losses the joint venture with CRFC makes?
 
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