2012.11.14 - St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland

[L.]

Thread for gig attendees

[cellofreak]

hii
Which places are better? Standing or seating? and when do you have to be there when you wanna be in the first row with the standing? It's my first muse concert, so i'm a bit confused...

[[DT|_Me]DEADSTAR]

hii
Which places are better? Standing or seating?

Depends on what you prefer ;) If you want to be front row I'd strongly suggest standing ;)

and when do you have to be there when you wanna be in the first row with the standing? It's my first muse concert, so i'm a bit confused...

Depends on your fighting skills! A day before the event would be perfect... :) ...or come on time, push all the twilighters out of your way and you're there...

[Queeni]

Guess I'll go for seating tickets, then drive to Basel after work & have a relaxed Muse gig - I'll go for barrier at the German gigs and London (hopefully ;))

[[DT|_Me]DEADSTAR]

Guess I'll go for seating tickets, then drive to Basel after work & have a relaxed Muse gig - I'll go for barrier at the German gigs and London (hopefully ;))

Well If you want to go for the barrier Basel would be the best choice since that location only holds up to 9000 people!

[J33-3]

hii
Which places are better? Standing or seating? and when do you have to be there when you wanna be in the first row with the standing? It's my first muse concert, so i'm a bit confused...
I don't know about Basel, but when I went to see them in Zurich on the Resistance tour, I showed up at around 3pm and was first on the line, but in Amnéville there were already over 1000 people at 3pm... You can't really know what time's the best to show up, it really depends on the venue, the country, and all.

[[DT|_Me]DEADSTAR]

First I did not get any tickets from muser-sale and then I don't get any standing in normal sale :(

I wanna hurt someone and use my mean vocabulary...

[Anaïs_]

Is the normal site you are talking about Starticket? I can't even get in there, i keep havng the same message for the past 20 minutes :: "
Liebe Kundin, lieber Kunde

Im Moment wird unser Online-Shop von ausserordentlich vielen Besuchern genutzt. Damit Sie Zugriff auf die Starticket Website erhalten, muss ein anderer Besucher diese wieder verlassen haben.

Sie haben frühestens nach einer Wartezeit von 2 Minuten eine Chance eine Verbindung zu bekommen."
:(

[[DT|_Me]DEADSTAR]

Is the normal site you are talking about Starticket? I can't even get in there, i keep havng the same message for the past 20 minutes :: "
Liebe Kundin, lieber Kunde

Im Moment wird unser Online-Shop von ausserordentlich vielen Besuchern genutzt. Damit Sie Zugriff auf die Starticket Website erhalten, muss ein anderer Besucher diese wieder verlassen haben.

Sie haben frühestens nach einer Wartezeit von 2 Minuten eine Chance eine Verbindung zu bekommen."
:(

exactely :(

[wiiesel]

Got no ticket :(
And because the tickets are "print-at-home" there's not even a chance to buy one on ebay...

Why do ticket sales always start in the morning when most people are working. I'm disappointed ...

[cellofreak]

The website was just.. sh*t.. Starticket has to be prepared for such a concert.. In the morning I was shortly before crying because the website was overwhelmed and not working!! My friend only got seated tickets after about 100 phone calls, but this is at least something. It should be another gig in Switzerland! But I think this dream wouldn't come true:mad:

[[DT|_Me]DEADSTAR]

The website was just.. sh*t.. Starticket has to be prepared for such a concert.. In the morning I was shortly before crying because the website was overwhelmed and not working!! My friend only got seated tickets after about 100 phone calls, but this is at least something. It should be another gig in Switzerland! But I think this dream wouldn't come true:mad:

Well a lot went wrong. I think we all have to stick together next time and organize ourselves better. Everyone has to apply for the max amount and then we have a pool of tickets and can manage somehow.

I got myself standing now for me and my friends and thanks to a wonderful friend I can go to Paris too (standing). I'm considering going to Riga! ;)

[Queeni]

I didn't expect Basel to sell out that quickly. But if it's only 9000 people in there ...
Well, no Basel for me then :(
Gonna wait for the stadium Tour :)

[[DT|_Me]DEADSTAR]

I didn't expect Basel to sell out that quickly. But if it's only 9000 people in there ...
Well, no Basel for me then :(
Gonna wait for the stadium Tour :)

Even if it had been Hallenstadion Zürich it would have been sold out after a few minutes... times have changed

[D_eadStar]

I'm attending to this gig ! OMFG OMFG OMFG :D

I wanted to know if anyone else here are going.

CHEERS ! :happy:

[aurel1803]

Hi everyone! I am looking for someone who is going to Basel from Vevey or around by car! (train too complicated).

Bonjour, est-ce quelqu'un de la région veveysanne ou montreux irait voir Muse à Bâle et aurait deux places dans sa voiture? En train c'est bien trop compliqué!

Merci! :)

[D_eadStar]

Salut !

J'habite pas loin de Vevey, à la frontière du canton de Fribourg.
Je vais au concert, mais j'ai prévu de prendre le train. C'était simplement pour t'avertir que le voyage en voiture risque d'être peu pratique. Je crains qu'il y aura des bouchons par-ci par-là.. Tu as des places assises ?

[cellofreak]

It's in one month!! :D I can't wait!

now a crazy 'fangirl' question;) : Does somebody ever went to the airport before the gig? Is it possible to meet them? And if so, does someone else want to go and try?:)

[cheurley]

Hi Guys, I am desesperately looking for a standing ticket for Basel, I live in Geneva, I am doing many Muse gigs during the tour, Basel is the only one close to my place but it is also the only for which I didnt manage to get a ticket haha PLEASE URGENT !

[cellofreak]

Who is going to this gig? maybe it would be nice to meet us there:D
it's so quite here..:(

[mumiouze89]

For those going to the gig and into Collecting Muse stuff:

I've started selling my collection, and I still have a few things left (t-shirts, boxes, etc)
Have a look at what's left (http://www.petitesannonces.ch/a/1475525) and if anyone's interested in anything, message me and I'll take the items with me (even if you're not sure yet if you'll buy anything, I'm happy to bring stuff so you can look at it) I'll be queuing quite early so we'll have plenty of time before the concert.

By the way, does anyone know if there are any free parking places around the venue? i.e white parking spaces, 10 hours? (or am I wishfully dreaming..)

[cellofreak]

By the way, does anyone know if there are any free parking places around the venue? i.e white parking spaces, 10 hours? (or am I wishfully dreaming..)

This.

And if somebody knows the St. Jakobshalle, how many entries does it have? And where are they? Is it far away from a bus/tram station?

It's in 10 days:stunned::eek::D

[eadg]

Hi guys.

I got a question regarding the transport to Basel. Because my friends have probably been mocked - they haven't received their tickets yet - I lost my "driver". Now, if there's anybody from somewhere near lucerne with enough space in the car, I'd appreciate it, if it could be possible to join.
I don't wanna go back by train, I'd never get home.
Please get in touch with me.

[Nads]

:)

[Nads]

@Charis 19 - The St. Jakobshalle really isn't that big, the are tram and bus stops right outside the venue and the entrance is around the front end towards the tram and bus stops. You'll see :) ... and yes, I would love to try and meet them ;)

[Nads]

@mumiouze89 - You'd be lucky to find white parking anywhere in Basel ;) You can try scanning the side roads, or park further outside the city and get the public transport in. ... good luck :)

[cellofreak]

@ Nads
Do you have an idea how we could try this? I think it would be exciting..:D

[Nads]

@Charis19: I have no idea! I don't have enough "insider" connections, i.e. friends who work at the airports and hotels to find out more. I stood next to them backstage at an open air 10 years ago before I became such a massive fan. I remember looking at Matt thinking: oh, isn't that the singer of Muse? :LOL: Argh! Now I could bite my own bum for not having known better :)

[cellofreak]

I'm desperately looking for 1 standing ticket.:( Does somebody have a spare one? Pleas PM me if so. I would be so grateful!

@Nads
hmm. it's gonna be difficult. Maybe someone else here is an insider:D and could help us.. *question to everybody*;)

[nikite]

Has anyone already been to the Jakobshalle and know if the car park has a closing time?

[Nads]

@Nikite: You can park either at St. Jakobshalle (outdoor and indoor parking - but I also couldn't find the opening times, I presume they close after the concert or around midnight) or you can park across the road at St. Jakobs Park Stadium/Shopping Center, open until 01:00.

[nikite]

@Nikite: You can park either at St. Jakobshalle (outdoor and indoor parking - but I also couldn't find the opening times, I presume they close after the concert or around midnight) or you can park across the road at St. Jakobs Park Stadium/Shopping Center, open until 01:00.

Ok thanks. Do you know of a place not too far from the venue where we could park for all night if we want to?

[cellofreak]

another question.. Does the venue have 1 entrance or more? If more, where is the closest one to the stage?
And when do the people who want barrier show up? I think I'm gonna be there at 1.30 pm.

So excited!:D

[flyinghigh]

Usually there's just the one entrance, with multiple doors to get in, so you're all starting off at the same distance to the stage. Not sure if they're going to open other entrances for tomorrow's show - you'll have to check when you get there.

Very much looking forward to it!

[Nads]

@nikite: You can park in the city, for instance Elisabethen Parking is open 24 hours. It's close to the train station SBB from where you can get trams - check the internet for time tables and connections :)

@Charis19: Afraid I can't give you more infos, it's been centuries since I've been to a concert there :) Wish I could go early too but some people have to work during the day... :LOL: If you happen to shake Matt's hand give him my love ;)

[cellofreak]

Thanks for your help! :) So if it would work and i can chose where I want barrier (too good to happen:p) where would be the best place? I'd like to be in front of the podium on Matt's side. Do you have free sight there (because of the podium)?

@flyinghigh
Do you know if it's a long way to the stage?:)
@ Nads
I'm sorry for you that you can't go earlier.:( But it'll be great anywhere you are!:D

[HAARP61]

@Charis 19 - The St. Jakobshalle really isn't that big, the are tram and bus stops right outside the venue and the entrance is around the front end towards the tram and bus stops. You'll see :) ... and yes, I would love to try and meet them ;)

I went and checked out the arena this afternoon. Are the GA admission doors on the long side directly facing the trams/buses? Or on that short side just off that long side, but facing the shopping centre? They have some barriers just put in front of that corner, (in front of the short side) but they weren't set up yet. On the plus side, there were stage trucks and tour buses everywhere!! :party::dance:

[cellofreak]

I went and checked out the arena this afternoon. Are the GA admission doors on the long side directly facing the trams/buses? Or on that short side just off that long side, but facing the shopping centre? They have some barriers just put in front of that corner, (in front of the short side) but they weren't set up yet. On the plus side, there were stage trucks and tour buses everywhere!! :party::dance:

Sounds great! I've never been in the st. Jakobshalle, but I had a phone call because I wanted to know what's about the wardrobes, and the girl there told me something that the stage isn't in the middle but on one side.. whatever that means..
How do you do it with the wardrobes, because when you want barrier, you can't waste your time by putting your things to the wardrobes?? Any experiences?
When are the first people there tomorrow?
I'm too excited!:D:LOL:

[flyinghigh]

@flyinghigh
Do you know if it's a long way to the stage?:)

Nope, not a long way - the venue as a whole is pretty small. It's not exactly Wembley! ;)

Are the GA admission doors on the long side directly facing the trams/buses?

@HAARP61: usually GA admission is on the side facing the bus stop on Brüglingerstrasse (i.e. not facing the shopping centre), but who knows *what* they'll be doing now that Muse are in town!

[flyinghigh]

@Charis19: I'll probably be wearing a light coat that I can tie around my waist so that I don't waste time with the cloakroom. Will be there around the time the doors open, so unlikely to be at the barrier, but certainly as close as possible!

[HAARP61]

Nope, not a long way - the venue as a whole is pretty small. It's not exactly Wembley! ;)



@HAARP61: usually GA admission is on the side facing the bus stop on Brüglingerstrasse (i.e. not facing the shopping centre), but who knows *what* they'll be doing now that Muse are in town!

Ah, thanks for that. I am kinda hoping the barriers will be in place when I get there tomorrow, but I highly doubt it!! But at least I know what the norm is, although there is nothing "normal" about a Muse gig!! ;)

@Charis, if you have to hang a coat, you will probably miss out on barrier!

[dingus]

No tickets on MuseBay, almost no tickets (except touts) anywhere on the internet, I'm surprised. I thought it would be easy to get tickets a few days before the show... Muse should come to Switzerland more often, there's a real demand here

Have a nice gig everyone tomorrow evening !

[cellofreak]

Thanks to all your replies and help! :) Then I think we'll see us tomorrow in the queue.. I think I'll be there around 13.30, who is at that time there as well or earlier?

[flyinghigh]

Thanks to all your replies and help! :) Then I think we'll see us tomorrow in the queue.. I think I'll be there around 13.30, who is at that time there as well or earlier?

Won't be there till about 6, but if I have time, I might quickly scope the place out in the afternoon and wave at you guys!

[cellofreak]

Won't be there till about 6, but if I have time, I might quickly scope the place out in the afternoon and wave at you guys!

Ok. We'll see us!:D

[Nads]

@Charis19: The stage is at one end of the floor, like a normal stage, not in the middle. It is however open to all sides and there are seats also behind the stage so people sitting there see the band from behind but also the entire crowd, as if being on stage themselves :) The stage is a bit round like a Roulette, Dom's drum stand can spin round in the middle so he can face the crowd sitting behind him, and Matt and Chris can walk all around the edge of the stage, which is a bit higher up, Matt also sings to various sides of the crowd from there. To the front there is a little "island" which goes out to the crowd. ... I hope this makes sense, it's rather difficult to explain. But you'll see :)

I wouldn't bother too much about big jackets, too much hassle once inside! We'll just have to be very cold on the way there and warm up quickly inside. And then our inner glow from all the joy of seeing this fantastic band will keep us warm on the way home :LOL:

[CitizenErased2001]

@Charis19: The stage is at one end of the floor, like a normal stage, not in the middle. It is however open to all sides and there are seats also behind the stage so people sitting there see the band from behind but also the entire crowd, as if being on stage themselves :) The stage is a bit round like a Roulette, Dom's drum stand can spin round in the middle so he can face the crowd sitting behind him, and Matt and Chris can walk all around the edge of the stage, which is a bit higher up, Matt also sings to various sides of the crowd from there. To the front there is a little "island" which goes out to the crowd. ... I hope this makes sense, it's rather difficult to explain. But you'll see :)

I wouldn't bother too much about big jackets, too much hassle once inside! We'll just have to be very cold on the way there and warm up quickly inside. And then our inner glow from all the joy of seeing this fantastic band will keep us warm on the way home :LOL:

yeah, but what if you queue from like 1pm to 6pm (entrance), you'll freeze :D

[beltane]

Geil isches gsi!!:)

[cellofreak]

it was a great show! Now I have to get tickets for strasbourg.. but I was so embarrassed that the doors weren't open. Iwas waiting there for 5 hours and was first but afterwards I got second row only:(. But it was a good place as well:D
Did Matt something say about a show next summer in Switzerland? I didn't understand him..
Has anybody taken some pictures or vids?:D My handy camera is shit.. so..

[CitizenErased2001]

it was a great show! Now I have to get tickets for strasbourg.. but I was so embarrassed that the doors weren't open. Iwas waiting there for 5 hours and was first but afterwards I got second row only:(. But it was a good place as well:D
Did Matt something say about a show next summer in Switzerland? I didn't understand him..
Has anybody taken some pictures or vids?:D My handy camera is shit.. so..

do you maybe know why? :/
how many doors were there?

[binaural2002]

The crowd is going totally crazy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnBaaoyJLzU

[Nads]

Sorry guys, the stage did not quite look the same as it did in London in October! Shame, but it was still great :) I went in at 8 PM and still got quite close to the stage. I got some super pictures, like from every concert :) Yes Matt did say something along the lines of "see you next year" - I hope !! Looking foward to Strasbourg now, I am so glad I've got tickets :p I hope you all ejoyed xx

[cellofreak]

That sounds great! Could you upload some pics? That would be nice:D I hope I can manage to go to Strasbourg, I haven't got tickets yet:( It's also quite a long way to drive from Zurich.. But it will work;)

[Mirabelle23]

absolutely fabulous! thanks guys for the show ;). I really enjoyed and was really happy to be there, even if I did lots of km. YOU WERE INCREDIBLE. THANK YOU! :cool::stongue::kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss:

[flyinghigh]

Well that was GREAT last night. Screamed myself hoarse. :D The new songs were pretty seamlessly woven into the setlist - loved Unsustainable, Supremacy, Madness, Follow Me. And thank you thank you thank you for Sunburn, Muse!

Vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdN0o1BoqDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1MnEkKsXq4

[flyinghigh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfm5r7WYfVw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN-NIGX_zus

[flyinghigh]

Did Matt something say about a show next summer in Switzerland? I didn't understand him..

I think he did say something about that - I can't imagine them not doing a show in Switz next summer. Stade de Suisse most likely. I'll be there!

[cellofreak]

Watch '10 vor 10'. They show something about yesterday:D

[flyinghigh]

Thanks - caught it just in time. Muse is national news. :chuckle:

[cellofreak]

Nice:) but they were quite critical about twilight..

[SourceNRG]

flyinghigh---wow! Great vids! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

[Nads]

Charis19, check out the photos under the Tour Dates, I've uploaded some there :) Good luck with getting tickets for Strasbourg!

[cellofreak]

@ flyinghigh thanks for the great videos! :D

@ Nads ok I'll check them out! Yes I really hope to get tickets! I have at the moment a very bad post muse depression:p

[flyinghigh]

@ SourceNRG and Charis19: Pleasure! Was such a blast to be there - and at the barrier, no less. Next gig can't come soon enough. :musesign:

[Swiss_Rhapsody]

Hi Musers :musesign:
I'm desperately looking for a picture that shows Matt pointing at someone in the crowd at the end of the gig, because that someone was me! He recognized that I was wearing a Spiderman suit when he held out the microphone to the crowd during Starlight, and it seems that he liked it :dance:
It doesn't even matter if I'm on the picture aswell, Matt pointing at the crowd would already make me happy! Thanks in anticipation :\mm/:
Cheers!

[flyinghigh]

No pics, but I found these videos that may contain the moment you're looking for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cykVwz40DCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLoOZmVRpgM

[Swiss_Rhapsody]

No pics, but I found these videos that may contain the moment you're looking for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cykVwz40DCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLoOZmVRpgM

Thanks very much :D I wasn't talking about his laugh during Starlight but these videos are great too! and thanks to them I found the video I was looking for aswell :dance: Cheers!

[Oriceane]

Hi!

Great gig indeed! I've been looking for pictures and here's what I found!
Almost none of the crowd, sadly, so if someone has any please share! :D I like to see my face when I make it to the first row :)

http://basel.usgang.ch/picture.php?n=529341
http://ch.tilllate.com/en/photoalbum/overview/10607069#p1

Cheers!

[SourceNRG]

Oriceane---WOW!! Some great pics there...thanks for the links!! :)