vodafone vip just for reading?

[kaytee...]

On the Vodafone VIP site it only has reading festival on it. I'd assume it to be for Leeds too but it doesn't say anywhere :/

[Dave829]

It is Leeds to, theres a sepearate link

[joelovesleeds!]

It is Leeds to, theres a sepearate link

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Should point out that it's to my understanding Vodafone VIP doesn't really give that many perks from what I'm aware of. You get tickets that will be available right up until the last week earlier than everybody else and a choice spot charging your phone (that otherwise a portable battery charger or spare battery you could get for peanuts on eBay could do), and access to the viewing platform 50 feet above everybody else in the middle of the arena where you'll be subject to nothing but muffled sound bouncing around because the speakers are floating around precariously in the wind.

Overall, it sounds like a giant great big waste of time, and a bit of a marketing scam.

[Tigerdragon]

I think the presale is the perk people generally want. It offers two bites at the proverbial Cherry.

[dannyv18]

in the vodafone tent it has its own speakers and the sound was a hell alot better then outside!

i was up there in leeds for Guns N Roses and i just kept thinking to myself why did i come up here? there was no atmosphere!

could see everyone raving and having a good time and i was just like.. meh this sucks! so yeahh its ok if you dont want to be involved!

cant complain on the view from there though.. was amazing!

but overall probably not worth it! wont be up there next year hahaa!

[mrtourette]

Where is this viewing platform?

[ViewFromTheAfternoon]

can someone tell me where the leeds link is?

i've just looked on the vodafone website and i can't find the leeds link anywhere

cheers

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Where is this viewing platform?

[mrtourette]

Ah cool, I thought that was just for the cameras and mixing desk. I remember the Futureheads making reference to the people in there last year, makes sense now.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Ah cool, I thought that was just for the cameras and mixing desk. I remember the Futureheads making reference to the people in there last year, makes sense now.

[mrtourette]

I dunno, If I didn't already have my ticket and was on Vodafone I'd probably do it but just to get buying the ticket out of the way (assuming it doesn't cost any extra).

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I think it does cost extra but I'm not sure. You pay for the privelage of getting to the same tickets as everybody else a day or two before they go on general release, and that's it.

[kaytee...]

From Vodafone Facebook:

"Everyone else -We will be offering Leeds tickets too!! I have seen some confusion about this over the last few days. At the moment, I'm not sure why www.vodafo ne.co.uk/vip is showing just the Reading pre-sale, but do not fear. We're looking after the northern side of things too and Leeds tickets will be available too! I'll update you later in the week with more info."

And I'm pretty sure the tickets don't cost more, it works like o2 priority does where it gives you a code if you're on Vodafone and it links you to ticketmastet where you enter the code. I think the other 'perks' are available anyway if you show them your sim card at the festival. Ie. The viewing platform, charge tent etc.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

And I'm pretty sure the tickets don't cost more, it works like o2 priority does where it gives you a code if you're on Vodafone and it links you to ticketmastet where you enter the code. I think the other 'perks' are available anyway if you show them your sim card at the festival. Ie. The viewing platform, charge tent etc.

[Yellow_Fellow]

uh, it doesn't cost more.

[kaytee...]

So in other words it doesn't really give you anything extra. It's just a cynical marketing gimmick to make you either more aware of a company that you are already aware of, or lure you in under the pretense that being a member offers you perks that aren't really perks. The Vodafone VIP thing is ostensibly a load of bollocks.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I don't see how there's a disadvantage here really.

[mrtourette]

It's not a waste of time if you want to get you ticket buying done and out of the way. If it doesn't cost any extra and you're already a Vodafone customer (or have access to a Vodafone number) then I don't see the issue. Of course it's a shameless marketing ploy, but welcome to 2011.

The only way it would be better to wait is if you wanted to make a stand and convince Vodafone/FR that these corporate arrangements aren't worth doing by boycotting them but I can't see that happening or working because, again, welcome to 2011.

Edited March 13, 2011 by mrtourette

[Dave The Hedgehog]

The only way it would be better to wait is if you wanted to make a stand and convince Vodafone/FR that these corporate arrangements aren't worth doing by boycotting them but I can't see that happening or working because, again, welcome to 2011.

Edited March 13, 2011 by Dave The Hedgehog

[mrtourette]

It's far more sensible to wait until the initial craziness gets out of the way before you put your money down on something that doesn't really give any real privelages to begin with.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Why? if you've got the chance to get in before the craziness starts then why not do it. Sure it might be misrepresenting itself by using the term VIP but it's not costing any extra, and if the circumstances are right there is a clear advantage to using it.

[mrtourette]

I don't doubt that the 'perks' aren't as good as they advertise and if people pay extra for them then thy have more money than sense. But the one big bonus is the presale, if someone can get tickets at no extra cost then I don't see why they wouldn't.

[TheSeventhOne]

Anybody know if they're available right up until the tickets go on general sale? I get paid on March 21st but won't be able to get home until 6pm.