chelsea Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) As some of you may or may not know we are going to Wembley this Saturday to watch the amazing Foo Fighters. Im quite anxious as I have never attended a gig of this scale before and we are standing (brave I know). Can any of you good omlet people suggest things I may need to take or even to avoid taking with me? I know we cant take bottled drinks as they remove the caps upon entry and leave you with a capless bottle We arrive at Wembley at 15.15pm and the concert ends approx 11pm - so it will be a long day. Any ideas/suggestions welcome. Edited June 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 A blow up cushion to sit on while you are waiting for the gig to start - the plastic stuff they use to cover the pitch does your bum no favours at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I never go anywhere without a bottle of water - can you secrete a spare top about your person? If you are not under cover you may need a waterproof If the gig is not going to be too long I would try and take as little as possible and do away with the backpack altogether? Have a lovely time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 my bum comes with its own cushion Emma!! no need for extra padding !! thanks though, its things like that I was thinking of (things i wouldnt immediately think of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Bin Bags! To sit on to keep you off the grass if it is damp, & to cover you if it rains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 I never go anywhere without a bottle of water - can you secrete a spare top about your person? If you are not under cover you may need a waterproof If the gig is not going to be too long I would try and take as little as possible and do away with the backpack altogether? Have a lovely time. Good idea about the secret bottle top stashing Tina! we dont really want to take a backpack, but we have a 3.5 hour journey so will be leaving home at 10am and not getting to Wembley till after 3pm so we need to take food and drink and stuff, plus I would like to avoid buying food at the venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 get one of these http://www.firebox.com/product/1388/The-Beerbelly?src_t=cat&src_id=party&aff=1272&gclid=CPuXnMyN2ZMCFQHilAodfVQGZA cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Loo roll, or a pack of tissues in case you go to the loo. These places NEVER have any loo roll left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 get one of these http://www.firebox.com/product/1388/The-Beerbelly?src_t=cat&src_id=party&aff=1272&gclid=CPuXnMyN2ZMCFQHilAodfVQGZA cathy x LOL Cathy!! that is sooo funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Loo roll, or a pack of tissues in case you go to the loo. These places NEVER have any loo roll left. good idea....its on the list! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Toilet roll / tissues are essentials & wet wipes / antiseptic hand gel stuff. I have a stash of very clean washed out sun tan lotion bottles. In these I place measures of vodka. I'm not tight but have you seen how much they charge for a drink at these places. A hat to prevent sun stroke (ouch!! I just fell of my chair laughing at the thought of sun stroke in England in June) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 you can usually take bagged drinks (like capri sun). full, capped bottles make effective missiles which is why they are banned. If you remove the cardboard from a box of wine you are left with a nice silver bag with a tap loo roll is a must! some sweeties or chewing gum (for when your throat is ho"Ooops, word censored!" from singing) and plenty of snacks! the food and drinks are where wembley makes it's money! A list (on paper) of your friends mobile phone numbers (in case yours is lost/stolen and you get seperated) The obligatory bin bag (as mentioned earlier) and split your money and secret it in several different places so if you lose /get pickpocketed you have a reserve you almost certainly won't be pickpocketed by the way....but I used to work at wembly and it happens to a tiny percentage of people. so, you know....just in case! have a fab time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 great advice everyone thanks very much I will definitely take all your ideas on board Tara (the phone number idea and seperating money is excellent). As you have worked at Wembley is it ok that I take food of my own into the venue? ( it wont get confiscated will it? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Trying to think of something to help you find your OH(?) again if you have to go to the loo . Maybe you just have to always go together? A silly hat or a flag to wave might not be very . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I worked there a while back, when it was the old stadium, but we certainly allowed folk to take their own food in (provided it was sensibly packaged). any problems though, just claim to be diabetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 What about a helium balloon to help you find each other if one of you goes to the toliet? It's very confusing " on the ground" to find someone in a large crowd ( I know from experience ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Lidl sell wet toilet wipes in a box of 40, which are individually wrapped so you can always have one or two with you rather than carry a whole box. They are called Ciencamille soft & fresh sachets. Really handy things to carry around all the time. Have a great time on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 thanks all! the wet wipes and loo roll are an absolute must then! Good idea about spotting OH in the crowd, I dont know whether a helium balloon is an option....I reckon someone smart alec would pop it for a laugh and I'd be stranded!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hat, Sunblock, it's a real sun trap in certain parts of the stadium. You'll get into the seats really easily as the day goes on, 3 sides of the stadium is always open. Fleece for the evening because once the sun goes below the roof level it's only going to get cooler. Who's the support acts? if it's no-one you want to see then catch the tube away from wembley and into Central London for sight seeing and the food and drink will be cheaper, (last year a pie & pint was about £8.00 in the stadium). The main band won't be on before about 8.00 pm so you'll have plenty of time. Binoculars if you have any. Camera. Also have a walk around the stadium, inside and out there are a few things to see at various points (especially VIP entrance) Buy any souvenirs from outside the stadium and not inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 thanks for the info clash. Was a bit disappointed with the support. Supergrass (bit ancient) and the futureheads (never heard of them!) seeing as its a Wembley gig sponsored by radio 1 we thought it would be better. The foos are scheduled to play a 2,5 hour set and rumour has it that Queen (roger taylor/brian may) might join them on stage as a surprise. I forgot about the camera...so nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Saturday's concert is being recorded and Re-played on Zane Lowe's show on Monday night, Radio One, after 7.00pm, so you'll be able to get a copy of it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm going too We are leaving home at 6.30am in the morning and making a weekend of it. Can't wait now - see you there hun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 just found out on NME that Led Zepplin are playing 3 songs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Can't wait now - see you there hun x Hope you had a lovely holiday Jue. I cant wait for tomorrow. its going to be Are you listening to radio one? all the build up is giving me goosebumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 just found out on NME that Led Zepplin are playing 3 songs!! Ooooooh, you jammy jammy person! Hope you have a fantastic time! (I'm so ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
