Rock n Roll Circus Sheffield

[sheffinghell]

9 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

At the end of the day, they will have splurged on QOTSA - but they will make their coin back on that, undoubtedly. Likely means they can get away with this as a free hit, even if they're only going to scramble to first base off it.

Assuming this one will be around £50-60, expect it to half sell as some of the others over the last couple of years. QotSA may well give them a good bit of profit, and James may get close to selling out as it's a reasonably solid nostalgic lineup for that era - for comparison OCS are c. £60 for headline at City Hall next week, so looks to be a bargain in comparison. Probably getting the site for a good price off the council too, and they have a bit of sponsorship from Honda.

[thatTFBguy]

On 17/03/2025 at 10:11, NorthernSoul52 said:

I think very few people would be.

Speak for yourself. Wombats + Circa Waves is an elite combo for me, and just down the road. Not even going to wait for freebies, they can have my £60. 

[NorthernSoul52]

28 minutes ago, thatTFBguy said:

Speak for yourself. Wombats + Circa Waves is an elite combo for me, and just down the road. Not even going to wait for freebies, they can have my £60. 

In which case, absolutely delighted for you. But they also feel like they are all over the shop this year and have been for a few. People don't appear to have been too shy of chances to catch them, if that makes sense.

[sheffinghell]

3 hours ago, thatTFBguy said:

Speak for yourself. Wombats + Circa Waves is an elite combo for me, and just down the road. Not even going to wait for freebies, they can have my £60. 

55.45 Inc fees. Almost enough left for a pint!

[thatTFBguy]

8 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

In which case, absolutely delighted for you. But they also feel like they are all over the shop this year and have been for a few. People don't appear to have been too shy of chances to catch them, if that makes sense.

oh yeah, objectively, I don't disagree. But it's a great combo for me and mine, so I'm happy, particularly as Tramlines isn't to my tastes, so nice to have something local for the summer.

 

[sheffinghell]

Tickets for their Manchester Arena gig this Saturday, fees only on TfG and others. Up to 4 tickets.

 

Doesn't bode well for Sheffield sales.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

44 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

Tickets for their Manchester Arena gig this Saturday, fees only on TfG and others. Up to 4 tickets.

 

Doesn't bode well for Sheffield sales.

 

I was tempted just for red Rum Club but am busy.

[NorthernSoul52]

I am off at the behest of a friend to Leeds next week, so we'll see how it plays out. Everything Everything feels like a bit of a swerve, but sadly, they're not playing their best tune - the fabulous art-pop swirler Night of the Long Knives.

[thatTFBguy]

22 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

Tickets for their Manchester Arena gig this Saturday, fees only on TfG and others. Up to 4 tickets.

 

I'm the biggest Wombats fan on this forum, but even I can admit that tour was always a push. Was at Nottingham the other night, and was decently full in fairness, but AO Arena is much bigger.

[NorthernSoul52]

Aye, Nottingham isn't a big, big arena. I'm more surprised The Wombats have just slapped a new arena run out for the end of the year too - though The Snuts might grease a few extra sales as well, I guess.

[thatTFBguy]

22 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Aye, Nottingham isn't a big, big arena. I'm more surprised The Wombats have just slapped a new arena run out for the end of the year too - though The Snuts might grease a few extra sales as well, I guess.

Would certainly point towards the current arena run being a success. Good on them. Sadly can't make any of the December dates, but sure they'll be about next year as well. 

[NorthernSoul52]

Seem to get around plenty, aye.

[sheffinghell]

Just had to check it wasn't April 1st! They're pulling out all the stops this year

[pedrogooch]

Looks like they cancelled The Wombats date to fit this in?

[sheffinghell]

52 minutes ago, pedrogooch said:

Looks like they cancelled The Wombats date to fit this in?

Oh well spotted! I wonder if Wombats had to pull out, or wasn't selling? Quite a lot of the same undercard at the bottom end

[NorthernSoul52]

Very strange they don't seem to have announced the exit of the Wombats to make way for this.

 

But would be down for it. Saw him in Leeds the other week but both did not get my request of choice - Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven - but was forced to leave earlier for a family matter too.

[sheffinghell]

From the Arena ticketing page

[NorthernSoul52]

Wonder how many times Bryan and Mel will play When You're Gone between them. Can't speak for her, but it's been part of a mid-set acoustic double-bill with Here I Am in his shows for years.

 

This is one of my biggest gripes with the Bryan Adams live experience. If you've seen his show once in the past decade, you've pretty much seen it every time. It's a little more different right now, as he's stripped back to a four-piece band - plays a lot of bass himself as a result, as he did in the early noughties.

[Sebwax]

Bryan Adams, Mel C, Newton Faulkner and Cassyette is one hellova a strange blend of artists. What the heck is going on there 😅

[thatTFBguy]

Ffs was going to womnbats and had sorted very inconvenient travel plans to make it back in time. With other festival lineups not to my taste this summer is a wash. 

[markro]

Considering the bryan adams day. Is the venue any good for kids? Like is it a football stadium or a field with space to move about in with stuff to do etc..

Also any decent parking nearby? Appreciate any advice. 

[sheffinghell]

25 minutes ago, markro said:

Considering the bryan adams day. Is the venue any good for kids? Like is it a football stadium or a field with space to move about in with stuff to do etc..

Also any decent parking nearby? Appreciate any advice. 

It's a bowl - field with sloped sides. There's a fair amount of green space, and circus activities you can try, but no amusements. Arena parking is a short walk and I think last year was c. £18. Do not park at Meadowhall as they will ticket you. There is a park and ride off the Parkway, and you would then get the tram. Not sure on costs for that.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

On 07/06/2025 at 16:37, markro said:

Considering the bryan adams day. Is the venue any good for kids? Like is it a football stadium or a field with space to move about in with stuff to do etc..

Also any decent parking nearby? Appreciate any advice. 

 

Park at Centretainment about 10 mins walk away.  You are not meant to but I have about 20 times when at Sheffield Arena or Don Valley Bowl.

[sheffinghell]

Just remembered IKEA. This and Centertainment both have park and ride spaces 

[czuk]

Anyone got any idea of start and finish times for the Thursday? The rnrc website helpfully says to refer to the ticketek website which makes no mention of timings.  

 

I need to use private hire or Uber to get from and to where we're staying (17 miles away) and I'm working on the assumption that I'll have to prebook the trip back due to everyone wanting one after it's finished.