Christine Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Unfortunately Ticketmaster is showing this to NOT be an all ages show. http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100431C9EF1B7F1?artistid=1105915&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1 We'll try to see what the venue's policies are and if there is a chance for admission of under 19s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Unfortunately Ticketmaster is showing this to NOT be an all ages show. http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100431C9EF1B7F1?artistid=1105915&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1 We'll try to see what the venue's policies are and if there is a chance for admission of under 19s. Oh crap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckchick Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Tawna!!! So glad you're coming. I'm so glad I was able to work it all out to be able to come, the excitement I am feeling is too amazing for words, although I'm sure you know this feeling all too well! Oh gracious, I took the plunge and bought tickets for this show. My poor credit card! I still haven't gotten approval from work to take the needed days off, but here's hopin'! I'm so happy to hear that you purchased tickets as well. I hope that everything pulls together for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 HI everyone...its too bad I won't be able to go... but I have many reasons (all my $ will be used up in California) ...however....I would like to mail one of you some goodies to distribute amongst yourselves because you are still always very special to me... xxoo Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMango Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Oh sad! I was so hoping you could come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 no word on either it's an all age show or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 no word on either it's an all age show or not? We've sent the question to Team Mika but haven't heard back yet because of the weekend. Hopefully we'll have word soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We've sent the question to Team Mika but haven't heard back yet because of the weekend. Hopefully we'll have word soon. okay thanks! i hope i can come...or else i need to ask my friends where they got their fake IDs from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 okay thanks! i hope i can come...or else i need to ask my friends where they got their fake IDs from... How old are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 How old are you? 17 in 2 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 17 in 2 days... Ah I remember those days, I was working for a record company when I was 17. Sometimes it was great, sometimes it was a real pain to be so young when there were tons of shows to go to. Hopefully you can work something out in the end and we'll try to get an answer. At this point Ticketmaster is saying 19+ though unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckchick Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 HI everyone...its too bad I won't be able to go... but I have many reasons (all my $ will be used up in California) ...however....I would like to mail one of you some goodies to distribute amongst yourselves because you are still always very special to me... xxoo Suzanne That's too bad that you won't be along, but I'm sure you'll be having tons of fun with what you are doing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Ah I remember those days, I was working for a record company when I was 17. Sometimes it was great, sometimes it was a real pain to be so young when there were tons of shows to go to. Hopefully you can work something out in the end and we'll try to get an answer. At this point Ticketmaster is saying 19+ though unfortunately. That sounds fun! i mean to work for a record company and get to go to various gigs...was it free for you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 That sounds fun! i mean to work for a record company and get to go to various gigs...was it free for you?! Yes I got free tickets to a lot of things although I would buy tickets to other concerts I wanted to go to. There were no all ages shows in bars in those days though so if it was in a club it could be a hassle to get in especially since I looked so young and could barely pass for 17, nevermind 19. All of Mika's shows in Toronto have been in clubs but they've been all ages so I'm not sure what the deal is here although it looks like most of the shows at the Commodore are 19+ so maybe they make it really difficult to put on all ages shows here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrinevie Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 not me and Christine - yeah yr right - Commodre is an over 19 venue - going to see Billy Bragg there in Nov! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I hate to be the bearer of bad news... But I had emailed Mika's management team the other day about the age requirement for this gig... just got this response: "Yes unfortunately Vancouver is strictly over 19s." Please don't shoot the messenger! I only know what they tell me... I have no experience with this type of venue, so I really don't know what to say... Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) so no chance??! it was my birthday gift... Edited August 31, 2009 by OhMyMika!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sorry Roxana. I suspect this is an issue with the venue and venue options are pretty limited in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fmbm Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 "Yes unfortunately Vancouver is strictly over 19s." That sucks However, le Poisson Rouge said it was 18+ only, but didn't some under 18s get in? I know it's risky -- especially if you're traveling -- but maybe they wouldn't make a big deal about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Yes i guess, but it just bothers me that after 2 and a half years this opportunity just slipped away, and it also cost me $120...and yay all of this happens on my birthday, how lucky i am... are there any chances that this turns out like the NYC gig? stamping X on the hands and stuff? and can i still meet him if i come after the gig?! Edited September 1, 2009 by OhMyMika!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That sucks However, le Poisson Rouge said it was 18+ only, but didn't some under 18s get in? I know it's risky -- especially if you're traveling -- but maybe they wouldn't make a big deal about it. People should do what they feel they need to do, I'm not going to advise one way or the other. But just to clarify the difference in this case... Even some of the over 18s at Le Poisson Rouge were not able to drink legally so this was meant to be handled more or less like an all ages show where the over 21s and the under 21s were identified so that the under 21s were not served alcohol inside the bar. In Vancouver the legal drinking age is 19, so the venue will not be equipped to deal with minors at all. Everyone inside will be free to drink so they are going to make sure that no one gets inside unless they have identification to prove that they are 19. I don't know how strict it is in BC, but this is heavily enforced in the Toronto area as there are undercover cops in clubs and a club will lose their license if they are serving minors. Even I get asked for ID on occasion just as a matter of procedure and I am over 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yes i guess, but it just bothers me that after 2 and a half years this opportunity just slipped away, and it also cost me $120...and yay all of this happends on my birthday, how lucky i am... are there any chances that this turns out like the NYC gig? stamping X on the hands and stuff? and can i still meet him if i come after the gig?! Yeah, oh shame, I guess it's not a happy birthday huh? You can come to the venue and try to meet him if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrinevie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 People should do what they feel they need to do, I'm not going to advise one way or the other. But just to clarify the difference in this case... Even some of the over 18s at Le Poisson Rouge were not able to drink legally so this was meant to be handled more or less like an all ages show where the over 21s and the under 21s were identified so that the under 21s were not served alcohol inside the bar. In Vancouver the legal drinking age is 19, so the venue will not be equipped to deal with minors at all. Everyone inside will be free to drink so they are going to make sure that no one gets inside unless they have identification to prove that they are 19. I don't know how strict it is in BC, but this is heavily enforced in the Toronto area as there are undercover cops in clubs and a club will lose their license if they are serving minors. Even I get asked for ID on occasion just as a matter of procedure and I am over 40. are you really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMango Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ok, I got the 27th and 28th off from work, so Vancouver, here I come! (As long as nothing tragic or emergent crops up. Knock on wood.) Seattle to BC roadtrip anyone? Let's do this thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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