Hella Mega Tour with Weezer, Fall Out Boy

[Beathe.]

55 minutes ago, JellyTime said:

I think they coud play in Finland some day between Stockholm and Milan 🤔

Sure they could. Their travel plan is all over the place. 🤭 But the show is still cancelled though. It says that "they couldn't find a replacement date at this time and the show has been cancelled".

[AlissaGoesRAWR]

Live look at me this morning when I saw that tweet:

Spoiler

I mean honestly I still think they'll postpone, even if it's just to the fall, because July does seem just a BIT too soon... but even the fact that it could happen this calendar year has me fucking STOKED. 

I really think we're to the point as a country where if every adult has been offered a vaccine, and there's a surplus left over, there's really not much more we can do to achieve greater herd immunity. The same people who won't get vaccinated are the ones who won't follow public health protocols to reduce spread anyway. We really have no choice but to give up or keep doing this forever. As I said earlier, I do worry about kids/teens because they don't have access to vaccines. But adults are a different story entirely.

As long as the science continues to support that the variants are being quelled by the vaccines we're using, I'm 100% OK with going to this concert in July.

 

[Chin for a Day]

6 hours ago, Mar said:

I just don't understand how this is going to work in the U.S. unless things REALLY rapidly change/get better. I know it's still four months off, but yesterday, the only change from the CDC was that vaccinated people don't have to wear their masks outside in a small group of other vaccinated people. It's going to be really fun being in a pit with a mask on a summer day mingling with people who may not be vaccinated. Are we just going to have to deal with security being the mask police the whole show? That doesn't sound like a good time. And seating won't be much better, either, especially because most of the tickets probably sold before covid and everyone will be seated together. That's how venues sell tickets.

 

I couldn't afford a ticket in 2019 and barely can now. Will anyone buy new tickets, anyway, especially at the 2019 prices? How many refunds will they give? Is it even worth the money they will make (or, rather, is this about not losing as much money as they would if they canceled)? The show I'd attend is in Michigan, which is still a covid hotspot. I'm fully vaccinated, but is it worth going and risking catching a variant the vaccine may not protect against? I can't be the only one asking themselves these questions, and if there's that much stress involved in going to a supposedly fun event, it may not be time for that event just yet. Things are getting better in America, but is it still too much too soon? 

I agree with this 100%. I am fully vaccinated, but I'm not comfortable being in one stadium with 30,000 people. 

Even if it does happen, I'm not going. So since they are not giving refunds I'm out alot of money for a show I technically did not buy tickets for. My tickets were for 2020, not 2021.

I hope it happens for anyone who is comfortable going, but for people who are not, refunds should be available.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Chin for a Day said:

I hope it happens for anyone who is comfortable going, but for people who are not, refunds should be available.

Totally agree. In Italy you even can't ask for a refund as the show aren't cancelled but just postponed. So it means that tickets will be valid for next year 😪

[purplebenny]

6 minutes ago, iLaaria said:

Totally agree. In Italy you even can't ask for a refund as the show aren't cancelled but just postponed. So it means that tickets will be valid for next year 😪

You’re entitled to apply for a refund

They won’t offer it, but if you request if they have to grant it to you
 

EU law has you covered 

[Lindsay]

I've been thinking about this whole situation a lot today, and I'm probably going to get some flack for what I'm about to write, but whatever.

I think them coming out and saying they're going ahead with the US stadium shows this year is honestly super irresponsible. Yes, we eventually have to move forward, but I don't think the world (except Aus and NZ lol) are ready for THIS much of a jump. How are they expecting to do shows with 40k (or more) in attendance? There's no fucking way. Every other artist I know has either cancelled or moved their dates to next year. Why should they be the exception? I can appreciate the optimism but like, damn. Even if they CAN go ahead, these will not be sold out shows. There will be thousands of people requesting refunds because they will not be comfortable attending (myself included). Are they really going to play a bunch of maybe half full stadiums? How are they going to make any money off that? I just don't get it. I think they'd be more successful waiting until next year if they're so desperate to make Hella Mega happen. If they move it to next year, I will hang on to my ticket, but if they somehow move ahead with it this year, I will be requesting/demanding a refund. And I think there will be tens of thousands of others like me. 

TL;DR: this is a dumb decision and they should be postponing to next year if they want to make this the least bit successful.

[Beerjeezus]

Honestly, it's something I'd expect from someone like Ted Nugent, not Green Day. 

[The Grohl]

12 minutes ago, Lindsay said:

I've been thinking about this whole situation a lot today, and I'm probably going to get some flack for what I'm about to write, but whatever.

I think them coming out and saying they're going ahead with the US stadium shows this year is honestly super irresponsible. Yes, we eventually have to move forward, but I don't think the world (except Aus and NZ lol) are ready for THIS much of a jump. How are they expecting to do shows with 40k (or more) in attendance? There's no fucking way. Every other artist I know has either cancelled or moved their dates to next year. Why should they be the exception? I can appreciate the optimism but like, damn. Even if they CAN go ahead, these will not be sold out shows. There will be thousands of people requesting refunds because they will not be comfortable attending (myself included). Are they really going to play a bunch of maybe half full stadiums? How are they going to make any money off that? I just don't get it. I think they'd be more successful waiting until next year if they're so desperate to make Hella Mega happen. If they move it to next year, I will hang on to my ticket, but if they somehow move ahead with it this year, I will be requesting/demanding a refund. And I think there will be tens of thousands of others like me. 

TL;DR: this is a dumb decision and they should be postponing to next year if they want to make this the least bit successful.

This. Just all of this. I'm still surprised at how many acts are booking live shows for the fall. I just don't see it happening. Yeah vaccines are going fairly well in the states but now you have people skipping their second shot because of the symptoms. And some venues are still trying to figure out if there's a way to see if concert goers are vaccinated. I want to get back to shows but I still think we should wait til next year. As many have said even vaccinated some people aren't ready or comfortable with the idea of crowds. I don't think I'm ready yet.

[pacejunkie punk]

31 minutes ago, Beerjeezus said:

Honestly, it's something I'd expect from someone like Ted Nugent, not Green Day. 

He would agree with you but he’s busy being sick with covid right now the idiot

[That Dude]

The guys should do something to keep us entertained in the meantime.   

Short lived supergroups with different combinations of the three bands.   And because I can't resist a good list, I'll give some examples.  

Billie / Scott Shriner / Joe Trohman / Pat Wilson as Booty Chatter.   Don't let the goofy name and pop punk heritage fool you.   This is as metal as it gets.  

Meanwhile, Rivers is rocking out with Mike Dirnt / Tre Cool / Brian Bell on an album called Back N Black, which is an AC/DC style rocker with bits of country thrown in at random times just to make people mad.   All the guys dress ultra-country to do the same.    

 

[MaxGD]

2 hours ago, Lindsay said:

I've been thinking about this whole situation a lot today, and I'm probably going to get some flack for what I'm about to write, but whatever.

I think them coming out and saying they're going ahead with the US stadium shows this year is honestly super irresponsible. Yes, we eventually have to move forward, but I don't think the world (except Aus and NZ lol) are ready for THIS much of a jump. How are they expecting to do shows with 40k (or more) in attendance? There's no fucking way. Every other artist I know has either cancelled or moved their dates to next year. Why should they be the exception? I can appreciate the optimism but like, damn. Even if they CAN go ahead, these will not be sold out shows. There will be thousands of people requesting refunds because they will not be comfortable attending (myself included). Are they really going to play a bunch of maybe half full stadiums? How are they going to make any money off that? I just don't get it. I think they'd be more successful waiting until next year if they're so desperate to make Hella Mega happen. If they move it to next year, I will hang on to my ticket, but if they somehow move ahead with it this year, I will be requesting/demanding a refund. And I think there will be tens of thousands of others like me. 

TL;DR: this is a dumb decision and they should be postponing to next year if they want to make this the least bit successful.

1000% agree with all of this

[Miko]

God FUCKING DAMMIT. I understand it was hopeful at best that they would actually come to Finland next year, but this still fucking blows. Now we need to get tickets for Sweden show..

[Slave To The Network]

If they do end up cancelling or postponing the North American HM tour, I wonder how long they're going to wait before calling it. This is just ridiculous. It's going to be May in just a few days and that only leaves two months before the first concert (mine)! Way too soon, guys! @Lindsay hit the nail on the head. Even if it happens, this tour will likely not be lucrative for them, fun for people who go, or socially responsible.

[Liam]

8 hours ago, Lindsay said:

Yes, we eventually have to move forward, but I don't think the world (except Aus and NZ lol) are ready for THIS much of a jump.

And yet we got our tour CANCELLED

[Hermione]

At the very least they should be offering the option of a refund, not everyone is comfortable risking it so early. I certainly wouldn't want to go to a packed stadium show this year, I don't even feel comfortable going in shops right now.

[Joe.]

13 hours ago, MillenniumFan said:

Man they really should have been at Reading, since that currently seems like it's the only major festival in Europe (that I'm aware of) which has even the tiniest chance of actually going ahead. Still, even then it's not clear any foreign acts would fly to Britain/Europe just for one festival. 

QOTSA I believe are only playing Reading this summer, unless I've missed any other announcements.

[HoneyEmerald]

So the question I have is this.....  How many of you would be willing to pay or donate for a virtual tour?  

 

Also.. what is up with this fear mentality?   

Don't people realize that being afraid to go outside is not healthy?   We ALL need Vitamin D to increase our immune systems!

Yes I get it... the nature of Covid-19 is a life threat for a multitude of reasons ( speaking from experience of having last year)... including the loss of smell which would be a fire hazard.   They want to make sure their audience members are safe....

 

Edited April 29, 2021 by HoneyEmerald

[Hermione]

5 hours ago, HoneyEmerald said:

So the question I have is this.....  How many of you would be willing to pay or donate for a virtual tour?  

 

Also.. what is up with this fear mentality?   

Don't people realize that being afraid to go outside is not healthy?   We ALL need Vitamin D to increase our immune systems!

Yes I get it... the nature of Covid-19 is a life threat for a multitude of reasons ( speaking from experience of having last year)... including the loss of smell which would be a fire hazard.   They want to make sure their audience members are safe....

 

Uhh, you don't need to be packed together with thousands of people in a stadium to go outside. I go outside every day even during lockdown, it's being not-socially distanced that's the issue. No need to have an event like this so soon when it can simply take place next year instead after there's been more time for the vaccine to take effect and measures that will spoil enjoyment such as everyone wearing masks won't be needed.

I'm all for restrictions being lifted as it becomes safer so that people can live their lives and jobs and businesses can be saved. But huge shows with thousands of people close together should really be the last thing on the list to come back.

[Joe.]

3 hours ago, Hermione said:

Uhh, you don't need to be packed together with thousands of people in a stadium to go outside. I go outside every day even during lockdown, it's being not-socially distanced that's the issue. No need to have an event like this so soon when it can simply take place next year instead after there's been more time for the vaccine to take effect and measures that will spoil enjoyment such as everyone wearing masks won't be needed.

I'm all for restrictions being lifted as it becomes safer so that people can live their lives and jobs and businesses can be saved. But huge shows with thousands of people close together should really be the last thing on the list to come back.

I don't disagree with any of that, but I would just wait and see how the Blossoms gig goes in May. If it goes smoothly then there's no reason not to crack on with events as the vaccine rollout continues. 

[Beerjeezus]

2 hours ago, HoneyEmerald said:

So the question I have is this.....  How many of you would be willing to pay or donate for a virtual tour?  

 

Also.. what is up with this fear mentality?   

Don't people realize that being afraid to go outside is not healthy?   We ALL need Vitamin D to increase our immune systems!

Yes I get it... the nature of Covid-19 is a life threat for a multitude of reasons ( speaking from experience of having last year)... including the loss of smell which would be a fire hazard.   They want to make sure their audience members are safe....

 

I’ll happily get my vitamin D anywhere where I can’t hear FOB

[Hermione]

55 minutes ago, Joe. said:

I don't disagree with any of that, but I would just wait and see how the Blossoms gig goes in May. If it goes smoothly then there's no reason not to crack on with events as the vaccine rollout continues. 

Yeah there is. One gig going well doesn't mean everyone will be vaccinated for another gig in time or that people shouldn't have the option of getting a refund instead if they're not comfortable being crammed in with thousands of people so soon. If they want to try large events this early with appropriate precautions that's fine but people who bought tickets expecting a show under totally difference circumstances should have the choice. Back in 2019 before anyone could anticipate this people bought tickets for a regular show in 2020, not a show where they have to be under pandemic restrictions and wear a mask etc or go from being told to social distance and not being allowed to visit a friend's house to being packed with thousands of people a matter of weeks later in 2021. If experiments in gigs etc go well that's good but it should be optional.

In this particular case since they're already postponing half the tour until next year I can't see much reason not to postpone the rest. The shows will be more enjoyable without the worries and restrictions of doing it this soon.

[pacejunkie punk]

I admit for the money we spent it would suck to have our shows in the US with masks and distancing now while Europe gets totally normal shows next year.

[jengd]

4 hours ago, HoneyEmerald said:

So the question I have is this.....  How many of you would be willing to pay or donate for a virtual tour?  

I would absolutely pay for at least a livestream show.

[Harry]

I really hope that they pay attention to this forum. Surely they must realise that there is a strong feeling from the fans against the US dates happening this summer.

[GuitarPunk94]

i was also surprised that they still want to do the us shows (about 2 months away lol)

i dont know how their secret plans are, but maybe they take the risk to do the shows, even with half capacity or whatever. maybe if they want to move the us tour in 2022, it wont be possible at all (venues booked etc), so maybe its to cancel everything and loose all money or keep 2021 going and gain atleast some money idk