On Sale: 21/11/2009 (Sat) 9.30am
SeeTickets: http://www.seetickets.com/see/index.asp?
Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
GigsandTours: http://www.seetickets.com/gat/index.asp
Aloud.com: http://www.aloud.com/
I will add other agencies as I find them.
Supports: Street Drum Corps & LostAlone
Location:
Cardiff International Arena
Mary Ann Street
Cardiff
CF10 2EQ
Maps: http://music.livenation.co.uk/cia/directions.asp
Telephone Number: 02920 234500
Website: http://music.livenation.co.uk/cia/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_International_Arena
Travel:
By Road:
From M4 Westbound
Approach Cardiff on M4, leave at junction 29 - Cardiff East & South. Continue on A48(M) until exit sign Cardiff & docks A4232 - take this exit and
stay in dedicated left lane. Follow signs to City centre A4161. At next roundabout, turn right to City Centre under flyover along Newport Road for
2 miles. Under Railway Bridge, turn left past Queen St Railway Station on left to next set of traffic lights.
For rear access turn left to Security lodge, 100 yrds on right. For front access cross over lights - and take second turning on left into Mary Ann
Street - CIA on left - Jurys Hotel on right.
Alternative route from M4 (either East or Westbound)
Leave M4 at junction 33 - take A4232 - signs to Barry Island and Cardiff Docks. Carry on road for approximately 10 miles through tunnel and turn
left at next roundabout. Bear right at next roundabout along dual carriageway to traffic lights. Turn left at traffic lights - keep in the right
hand lane, go under Railway Bridge and turn right at next set of traffic lights - CIA on right in Mary Ann Street.
There is a toll charge of £4.90 for cars travelling westbound on the M4 at the Severn Bridge. Higher charges apply for vehicles, NB Payment can
only be made in cash.
By Rail/Coach
Cardiff International Arena is 4 minutes walk from Cardiff Central Bus and Rail Stations. Paddington, London to Cardiff is just 2 hours via
Intercity, with trains departing hourly. Direct rail and coach services available from Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham and the South
East.
By Air
Cardiff International Airport is only 20 minutes drive from the city centre Taxis and express bus services are available for visitors from the
airport to the city centre. Scheduled flights are available from the UK and many European cities - see table.
Direct flights to/from Cardiff
Aberdeen - British airways
Amsterdam - KLM
Belfast - bmibaby/British Airways
Brussels - British Airways
Dublin - Ryanair
Edinburgh - bmibaby
Glasgow - bmibaby
Jersey - bmibaby/British Airways
London - Air Wales
Milan - bmibaby
Paris - British Airways
* Many worldwide connections are available using Transfer airports Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and Dublin.
Places To Stay:
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_boo...mp;children_4=0
The one on St Mary's Street is the one to use as the others are too far out unless you are planning to drive/bus in. One thing I would say is St Mary's Street is very noisy at night because it's full of nightclubs and bars but since it's a Sunday it shouldn't be too bad.
For hostels I hear this is a good site:
http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php?Se...enCountry=Wales
And for hotels I've found this to be good in the past:
http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?...7;origin=disamb
Transport
Driving:
Toll Charge: The toll charge is actually £5.40 and yes you need to have cash, they won't except anything else. For all other vehicles the charges can be found here: http://www.severnbridge.co.uk/toll_prices.shtml
Rail:
If you're travelling in by train, there are no direct services to Queen's Street Station which is the one closest to the venue, you either need to get off at Central and walk or change at Central. It's really not far to walk though so it's best to get off at Central.
Air:
Taxis from the airport cost a fortune (like they do in every other city) so it's best to get a bus in since there is no rail service from the airport. There is a regular bus service to and from the airport into the centre and info can be found here: http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=1697
Parking
Due to the continuing roadworks driving through the city is a bit of a nightmare at the moment, it may be better by February but just to warn you! There are lots of places to park. If you don't mind a bit of a walk good street parking can be found at the back of the University Student Union, the majority are student houses and I've never had a problem parking there. Parking around the Museum and City Hall is free after 6pm and it's also worth checking the car parks around the CIA as some of them become cheap after 5pm. The CIA does not have it's own designated car park.
Thank you to kate30stm for the above info!
Badges:
Being made by kate30stm Please PM her directly!
Since it'll be 3 years since the band's last visit to Wales thought it would be nice to have a badge for this show. Here's the design:
If anyone would like one please can you quote the following list whilst adding your name:
Badge list:
Dnt save me cos i dnt care -
hensulo -
DonaMaria
There will be a small charge to cover laminating and postage (as I will be sending these out beforehand) but this can be sorted out via PM at a later date. Half of the proceeds will be donated to HFH
Roll Call: Currently up to date with post #154
Anny_S
awfullybigadventure + 2
benweblight
blindssside
Borgania
Chezza
chris-eve + 1
christella + 1
Consu82
darlingnicki76 + 3
_Deb_ + 3
Dnt save me cos i dnt care
DonaMaria
ElaineBetteridge + 2
Green Eyes
Hayz + 2
Hensulo
jenn260986
jugdish + 1
Karina4449
kate30stm
kdragon74
Lena (Kire)
Lily Echelon
lisamcg
MandM
Marisa
mazzer + 3
Ofekita
Oksanka + 2
₪ ø Peppa Pig lll ·o.
piewacket
Rogue Angel + 1
sammyl162
Shani
_sian_
SiobhannNessieHaggis
sparrow
Spike13 + 1
Tina69 + 1
Vernottah
Total = 62
Posted 18 November 2009 - 04:13 PM
Posted 19 November 2009 - 11:16 AM
