| QUEEN*1 07.07.2005 06:23 |
After these terrible attacks on london this morning, will the concert be cancelled. My view is how can it go ahead cause the tube lines will be down for sometime and also the buses. The concert is a very minor thing, peoples lives are much more important than a concert. How will we know if it is cancelled? My thoughts are with those people who are involved cause it must be terrifying. |
| mushype 07.07.2005 06:26 |
Like you my immediate thought was for the concert and my own enjoyment. After seeing the news unfold, it appears there have been deaths and many injuries. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the injured and killed. |
| deakys ghost 07.07.2005 06:30 |
It would be awful if the gig went ahead now, really insensitive to those hurt or killed. I hope it will be rescheduled for a later date when things have calmed down. city seems to be in chaos and i for one won't be travelling to London today. |
| Fenderek 07.07.2005 06:31 |
You know what's the best way to fight terrorism and not let it win? Carry on as always... Otherwise- they won... |
| Johan 07.07.2005 06:31 |
They should go ahead with it. |
| deleted user 07.07.2005 06:49 |
I could not disagree more !! Queen should most definitely cancel the gig right now !! It's not bowing to terrorism, it's keeping safe the fans and their families. Not leading them into temptation into an environment where there lives could be at risk. No concert or event is worth that and Queen should damn well know it !! If you want to go and risk your life then go ahead. Queen should not ask this of anyone !!! If they do go ahead with the gig I will be incredibly annoyed as it shows no respect for there fans and the unfortunate people involved in this horrific incident. |
| deakys ghost 07.07.2005 06:53 |
Brilliantly said Starfleet, a bit of common sense and compassion at last! |
| BlueRock 07.07.2005 07:09 |
They should definitely CANCEL the show, we're now talking about human lives. Stay safe all You, brothers and sisters, in London! |
| Styxx_man 07.07.2005 07:11 |
I'm with you there Starfleet. We should do everything we can to get to Hyde Park and stick two fingers up at the utter cowards who caused this atrocity. The main problem I can forsee is that of transport. All of London's transport is currently stopped. Obviously it will take time to get things back to working order. I am seething at those aboninable bas*ards who think that this sort of action is justified. |
| kenny8 07.07.2005 07:12 |
As an Aussie, my thoughts are with you Londoners. Surely the Hyde Park show will be postponed, I just can't see it going ahead even if Queen wanted it to. Not that I'd imagine they'd want to either. |
| Fenderek 07.07.2005 07:16 |
Styxx_man wrote: I'm with you there Starfleet. We should do everything we can to get to Hyde Park and stick two fingers up at the utter cowards who caused this atrocity.I thought Starfleet said that we SHOULDN'T and that the gig should be CANCELLED... |
| Lilycroft 07.07.2005 07:19 |
I am one of those people who hardly ever posts and who drifts in and out of these message boards, but I must agree with starfleet now. It's not about letting terrorists win, it's about the safety of people in London. Whilst it is unlikely that there would be another terrorist attack within 24 hours (and Tony Blair HAS said he believes it to be terrorists) many people will not feel safe enough to travel into London to see Queen- if they carry on with it, many people will miss out because they will not want to 'risk their lives.' Also, if transport is not working properly by tomorrow, it will be horrendous to get there. Of course we shouldn't let terrorists win, and we should carry on as normal, but not in a way that could endanger others. Also, as someone else said, it could be seen as insensitive. Plus, the police don't need to cope with an extra 100,000 people milling around London before and after the concert. It's not fair, they have enough to cope with. I don't want to cause an argument... just my two cents. Lilian |
| christeb 07.07.2005 07:22 |
Scary indeed! My train was going straight to liverpool st. from stansted tomorrow,although I will be very surprised if it goes ahead.I agree with theose who say it should be cancelled as the full scale of casulties etc has not been seen and it would be justs too soon after. Brian |
| Frozenpenguin 07.07.2005 07:29 |
Cancelled or Postponed???? They surely must postpone it for a few weeks, I dont want to contemplate the whole UK leg being cancelled... what are everyones thoughts, has anyone been in this situation before, what normally happens? |
| deleted user 07.07.2005 07:30 |
Fenderek wrote:I did !!!!!Styxx_man wrote: I'm with you there Starfleet. We should do everything we can to get to Hyde Park and stick two fingers up at the utter cowards who caused this atrocity.I thought Starfleet said that we SHOULDN'T and that the gig should be CANCELLED... |
| Lilycroft 07.07.2005 07:33 |
Frozenpenguin wrote: Cancelled or Postponed???? They surely must postpone it for a few weeks, I dont want to contemplate the whole UK leg being cancelled... what are everyones thoughts, has anyone been in this situation before, what normally happens?It will hopefully be postponed. I don't know though, I've never been in this situation before but according to queenonline.com they are in talks about what to do. |
| Mayboy 07.07.2005 07:33 |
I have mixed feelings at the moment I say it would be best if they re-scheduled the concert for a later date More importantly how can ppl coming from different parts of the UK and in fact other areas of europe possibly get into London anyway |
| Aisha Sweetness 07.07.2005 07:33 |
I am so sad at what has happened but the concert should be cancelled for the saftey of everyone. I hope to god everyone i know in London is ok especailly any of you queenzone londoners and that my best Friend Maria is still in Bed and wasn't on that Liverpool St Train like she usually would be i cant get thro to her and i'm so worried. |
| Queen T 07.07.2005 07:46 |
I just want to say that my thoughts are with all of you over there in England today... |
| robbosmith 07.07.2005 08:26 |
The organisers of this event will have no choice but to cancel this event. it wont even be up to them, the police will not let this go ahead. the tube and bus network will be colsed for some time, and the logistics of these terrible attacks will mean that this event wont even be considered to be going ahead. the question is if the gig will be re scheduled or cancelled, though logically it must be cancelled as you cant just move a hyde park gig to when you want it - not a gig of this scale. thoughts with the people affected. |
| bobmaster 07.07.2005 08:29 |
if queen go ahead with the concert they could be playing to a half-full park. even if people can get to london there will be many who just wont go to the concert now. i was thinking more about the fact that it could be dangerous to go ahead with it, though i seriously doubt that there will be any more bombs the very next day...but i think it will probably be cancelled anyway. i hope its rescheduled for a different date |
| Mayboy 07.07.2005 08:30 |
This is on Ticketmaster "QUEEN - HYDE PARK - to be decided tommorow ( Friday )" fat lot of gd that is ppl will be making there way today! |
| eggy 07.07.2005 08:32 |
If you check ticketmaster, it says a decision will be made tomorrow. |
| QueenNewcastle 07.07.2005 08:44 |
me and my m8s were goin 2 go to the concert, but we pulled out last week. i think they shuld and set another date for it. they shuld have some respect for the people who have died. |
| jc26 07.07.2005 08:47 |
I've just rung Hyde Park's events management team. Apparently they are in discussions now and a decision will be made this afternoon and released on royalparks.gov.uk. Personally, the concert is trivial in relation to today's horrific events. However, I think it should be cancelled / postponed. It would be disrespectful and irresponsible of the band to play tommorrow. London is already at full stretch, inflicting another 80,000 people on the city would be stupid and dangerous, assuming people could get into the city in any case. |
| claretsumo 07.07.2005 08:58 |
UPDATE - decision to be made this afternoon and will be on Hyde parks website link Hope this helps and I hope they take the sensible decision to call it off as London is gridlocked at the moment and the emergency services will be at full stretch today |
| PieterMC 07.07.2005 09:06 |
Not that in the scheme of things a concert even matters but I would be shocked if the concert went ahead. It should be rescheduled. |
| Fenderek 07.07.2005 09:08 |
Contraband wrote: they shuld have some respect for the people who have died.That's hypocrisy. Did situation and thousands of pp, dying in Sudan or Zimbabwe stopped anybody from enjoying themselves? A child dies every 3 seconds- doesn't stp us from enjoying ourselves, does it... Do we become 'empathetic' only when it ahppens next door? We just don't give a fuck when it happens somewhere else, but when it happens to US and HERE we suddenly RESPECT those who died and cawant to call everything off. The gig will be postponed- I can't believe it will go through. But it shouldn't be due to respect to those who died in London, but simply because it's either too dangerous or impossible to get there... Respecting lives? i'm gonna respect them exactly as much as I respect those who are dying of hunger in Africa. Thoughts with them but my life carries on. If we can't (don't want to?) respect those dying in Sudan- why should we want everybody to respect those who died HERE? |
| Bohardy 07.07.2005 09:08 |
The only reason I see for cancelling it is if it's a logistical nightmare now. All this talk about worrying about the safety of fans is bollocks. Tomorrow would probably be the safest time to be in London. Al Qaeda (or whoever) decided on today as the day of their coordinated attacks and would have much less chance of 'success' trying to coordinate another attack the next day, when security in the city is at its highest, and there are less civilians about due to the disorder caused the day before. There is no precedent of terrorist attacks on successive days. And cancelling the gig as a mark of respect or compassion is also an empty and pointless gesture. As others say, that plays in to the hands of the terrorists. It is possible, and entirely OK and normal for you to be able to enjoy yourself in spite of recent tragic events. Just because you go to a rock concert the day after people are killed a terrorist attack does not mean that you have no compassion for those affected. |
| Styxx_man 07.07.2005 09:12 |
<RED><MARQUEE>starfleet</MARQUEE></RED> wrote:Sorry I meant Fenderek. However I really can't see the gig going ahead now as logistically it would just be a nightmare and the security services and medical services will already be at full stretch. My thoughts are with all those suffering.Fenderek wrote:I did !!!!!Styxx_man wrote: I'm with you there Starfleet. We should do everything we can to get to Hyde Park and stick two fingers up at the utter cowards who caused this atrocity.I thought Starfleet said that we SHOULDN'T and that the gig should be CANCELLED... |
| dorahc 07.07.2005 09:38 |
Being an American I can understand what Londoners must feel about the horrible attacks this morning. I think it would be wise if Queen did cancel the concert tonite. If they cancel, maybe they could have a benefit concert for those who were effected by this mornings tragedies. |
| robbosmith 07.07.2005 09:41 |
Found this on the ticketmaster website: "Due to the circumstances in London today, the promoters are currently working with Transport for London, the Police and Emergency Services to ascertain whether the planned events in Hyde Park this weekend (Queen and REM) will go ahead. We will have more information later today and we will be posting it here as soon as we know." basically keep checking link for updates on the situation. and fenderek - your a bell end mate! |
| Bohardy 07.07.2005 09:44 |
Nothing to see here. Please move along... |
| Bohardy 07.07.2005 09:45 |
There's an official statement on Queenonline now, stating that an announcement will be made "much later today" when the boys are back in the country. Oh and Fenderek, we already made similar posts at the same time, but I was very nearly gonna add pretty much the exact same thing you did about the suffering that goes on around the world every day. Great minds think alike... |
| Inspiration 07.07.2005 09:55 |
This is a terrible atrocity in London, perputrated by cowards against people in an indiscriminate and uncaring manner - it does not weaken my resolve - but strengthens it. That being said, to put the pressure of 100,000 people coming into the centre of london on the security and social services, and a transport systems severely weakened would not be fair on any of the parties. |
| Fenderek 07.07.2005 10:00 |
I think I posted mine about... 4 seconds earlier :) |
| Lilycroft 07.07.2005 10:39 |
Inspiration wrote: That being said, to put the pressure of 100,000 people coming into the centre of london on the security and social services, and a transport systems severely weakened would not be fair on any of the parties.Exactly. They have enough to deal with, without an extra 100,000 people coming to London to see a rock concert. I hope it is postponed. |
| claretsumo 07.07.2005 11:29 |
HYDE PARK HAS BEEN CANCELLED Jul 7, 2005 Tomorrows Q+PR show has been CANCELLED. Due to the awful events in London today it has been agreed that the show should be postponed - we are awaiting details but it is hoped that it can be re-scheduled very soon. We should have more details about this tomorrow if not later tonight. |
| Fiennessa 07.07.2005 11:38 |
Yeah... It is just the info from Queen FC. However Royal Parks as well as Ticketmaster, still have no more news. Anyway. In case it is cancelled or postponed, nevermind, I will not be able to participate. What's then? Ticketmaster still didn't make any decision about. BTW. Hello everyone, I'm newbie here. Sad in such circumstances :| |
| Mayboy 07.07.2005 11:40 |
thanks for the info even if it was on tommorow who would actually go considering what has happened today, not many i dont think |
| QUEENROCKS_1991 07.07.2005 12:02 |
cancel yes nextweek yes 1 min silent for those hurts people and those who have died my heart goes out to them |
| Fenderek 07.07.2005 12:26 |
15th of July is the new date!!! |
| dixie 07.07.2005 12:41 |
i think it should be postponed but not canceled. ok yes many people have died but cmon we cant live in sadness forever |
| doremi 07.07.2005 12:54 |
Brian just posted on his website, confirmation that 7/8/05 is off, and the concert is postponed and rescheduled for one day next weekend. |
| mickyparise 07.07.2005 14:25 |
My heart goes out to everyone in London and the terrible tradegy. Queen show was cancelled, which it should've been, right off the start, I remember 9/11 here in the USA, and the NFL decidiing whether to cancel the sunday games, and they finally did a day later, which was a smart move, yes, another attack within 24 hours, is highly unlikely but u never no what these low life sorry a$$'s, cowards think! Killing such innocent people! For what! Just amazes me these killers can do this with no feelings for human regard! GOD BLESS EVERYONE IN LONDON AND KEEP THE FAITH! THE WORLDS HEARTS ARE OUT FOR ALL OF YOU'S! Is this the world we created........what did we do it for........ |
| Six Seas of Rhye 07.07.2005 17:50 |
They didn't cancel for the last Pope but now they're giving the terrorists exactly what they want.These two have lost my respect. |
| Brettles 07.07.2005 19:10 |
At the end of the day, the parties involved in deciding whether this concert was going to go ahead or not had to consider the lives and safety of the thousands of people attending it. Plus the small matter of if the concert had gone ahead, how the hell would people get to/from it while public transport in and around London is at a complete standstill? I fully support Queen's decision to postpone the gig to a 'safer' date, and am fully looking forward to next Friday just as much as I was looking forward to tomorrow. |
| Judy Cain 07.07.2005 19:50 |
link The Tube network remains shut after the bomb attacks across the city, but transport bosses expect it to reopen with a reduced service on Friday. Buses in central London are now running and some services are operating from all mainline train stations. Bomb scares mean the situation is changing, but police predict disruption on Friday and advise people to consider whether or not to travel to work. LONDON UNDERGROUND The entire Tube network is still suspended and is expected to remain shut until Friday. Latest reports suggest there will be no services on Friday on the Metropolitan in central London, Piccadilly between Arnos Grove and Hyde Park, Hammersmith and City and Circle Lines. King's Cross underground station is expected to remain closed. Services on the Docklands Light Railway have resumed but trains are not stopping at Bank. TRAINS All London mainline stations have reopened but trains are running with severe restrictions. At King's Cross station, only suburban services are running. However, transport bosses hope a "near normal" service will be resumed by morning. Eurostar's London to Paris service is running, although passengers travelling from the continent are being advised not to travel to London. BUSES All bus services in central London - zone one - are now running, although there are suspensions and diversions around King's Cross, Aldgate and Russell Square. A Transport for London spokeswoman said: "Regular extra security checks are being carried out on all buses, at bus stations and garages. "We have also got police officers and wardens at key locations in central London." Victoria coach station has reopened. PLANES Flights are operating normally at the capital's airports, and the express services to them are all running to their normal timetables. The Federation of Tour Operators is advising people who were due to fly from the London airports to still go to the airport to check in, even if they are delayed. "If customers miss their flight as a result of the incidents, FTO members will endeavour to source seats on alternative flights operated by or on behalf of members," a spokesman said. Travellers are also being warned of additional delays because of extra security checks at check-in. ROADS Roads around the explosion sites remain closed The congestion charge will continue to be suspended on Friday. However, police are still recommending people try to avoid driving in central London. Roads around Russell Square, Woburn Place and Aldgate High Street are expected to remain closed until Saturday morning at the earliest. RIVER The Thames Clipper boats are running a free service on Thursday evening, they start from the Savoy Pier and include stops at Bankside, London Bridge and Canary Wharf on the way to Surrey Quays. Posted on Jul 7, 2005, 1:59 PM @ Classic Rock Outreach |
| Judy Cain 07.07.2005 19:54 |
link "Our hearts go out to all those innocents so cruelly attacked Brian May" by Judy Queen had been due to play in Hyde Park on Friday, while REM were scheduled to star at the same venue on Saturday. Thursday's cancelled concerts included pop group Blue at Wembley Pavilion, rock band Sum 41 at The Astoria and The Prodigy at the Brixton Academy. The entire tube network was shut down following a series of blasts on Thursday, with the bus service in Zone 1, central London, also suspended. Queen guitarist Brian May said: "We're all devastated to wake up and see the apalling bombing in London. Our hearts go out to all those innocents so cruelly attacked." The Hyde Park shows were postponed on the advice of the Safety Advisory Group, which includes the Metropolitan Police, Transport for London, Westminster City Council, The Royal Parks and promoters Clear Channel. All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled shows on 15 and 16 July, or fans can get a refund. Other gigs set for Thursday, including Queens of the Stone Age at Somerset House, Nate James at Shepherd's Bush Empire and Love at the Islington Academy, are also being rescheduled after being postponed. Meanwhile, the theatre closures are thought to be unprecedented since World War II, apart from the days of state funerals, according to BBC business correspondent Hugh Pym. A statement from the Society of London Theatre said: "After the events in London this morning, police are advising that no-one travel into central London. "As a result of this, we can confirm that all performances of West End shows have been cancelled, along with most performances at theatres across London." 'Inappropriate' A spokesman for The Astoria in central London said the Sum 41 gig was shelved because staff would be unable to travel into work. He added that the band's core audience was teenagers whose parents were unlikely to allow them to travel into the city. Boy band Blue's concert at Wembley Pavilion has already been postponed once, when singer Lee Ryan's throat problems scuppered the original show in March. The group's management said it would be "inappropriate" to go ahead with the performance, but Friday and Saturday's concerts are still going ahead. Posted on Jul 7, 2005, 11:49 AM @ clasic Rock Outreach Respond to this message Return to Index |
| Judy Cain 07.07.2005 20:05 |
Brian May has shown he has heart & class. I must say of late I have come to see him in a whole new light. His compassion for those in need has made him stand very tall indeed. I have been pleased and proud to run news updates on Mister May of late. You as his fans have chosen very wisely indeed. As someone that in the beginning had doubts about Paul Rodgers joining Mister May & Mister Taylor as I was and still am a fan Of Paul's, can now say I am as well a fan of Brian's as well. It is rare to see the heart of some that gain fame such as Brian has remain very human, Brian has done that. He is a man of talent and of compassion and that is a breath of fresh air. |
| hcrvelin 07.07.2005 20:15 |
Six Seas of Rhye wrote: They didn't cancel for the last Pope but now they're giving the terrorists exactly what they want.These two have lost my respect.You can't compare these two. First one is dealing with natural death of a person. Second is dealing with deliberate attack against people. Due to its nature it is logical until safe conditions are confirmed to postpone any events to avoid any other possible casualties by additional potential attacks or until additional security measures are put in place. |
| RohemianBapsody 08.07.2005 03:20 |
hcrvelin wrote:Also it has been statted that the transport to Hyde Park has been disrupted and also due to lack of Police.Six Seas of Rhye wrote: They didn't cancel for the last Pope but now they're giving the terrorists exactly what they want.These two have lost my respect.You can't compare these two. First one is dealing with natural death of a person. Second is dealing with deliberate attack against people. Due to its nature it is logical until safe conditions are confirmed to postpone any events to avoid any other possible casualties by additional potential attacks or until additional security measures are put in place. |
| Fenderek 08.07.2005 03:45 |
And let's remember one thing- in Rome the police didn't say NO to the gig. Here in London they probably did (REM also postponed)- so comparing Rome and Hyde Park is just simply STUPID. |
| ianshome 08.07.2005 07:05 |
does that include me hammer? i was already in london when it happened |
| We Are The Champions 08.07.2005 09:35 |
<RED><MARQUEE>starfleet</MARQUEE></RED> wrote: I could not disagree more !! Queen should most definitely cancel the gig right now !! It's not bowing to terrorism, it's keeping safe the fans and their families. Not leading them into temptation into an environment where there lives could be at risk. No concert or event is worth that and Queen should damn well know it !! If you want to go and risk your life then go ahead. Queen should not ask this of anyone !!! If they do go ahead with the gig I will be incredibly annoyed as it shows no respect for there fans and the unfortunate people involved in this horrific incident.Bravo and well said. Couldn't have put it better myself. This is a good decision in my view. Shows the utmost respect for the victims and the families of the barbaric and cowardly attacks by some crazy fanatics who are hiding behind so called religion to satisfy their sadistic lust for revenge. These scumbag barbarians have no repect for life whatsoever. Queen + Paul Rodgers are showing their caring side in my view and life does go on as they say. Look forward to the 15th July..it's only a 7 day delay. London will bounce back from this disaster with added pride and esteem. British people are very resilient in times of grief and will put two fingers up at these cowards. To coin a phrase...we will not be dictated to by terrorists. Refunds are available if fans are unable to attend on the re-scheduled 15th date so you can get your money back if you want. Even ticketmaster are offering refunds so they should be commended in a way even if their prices are outrageous. The safety of people is paramount and it's good to know that the band have this at the forefront of their minds. BTW, London securing the Olympics is fantastic!! Shows the world that London can be trusted above Paris to organise the greatest show in the world. I'm from Wales but feel the whole country should unite and fully support London's Olympics in 2012. I'm looking forward to seeing some football at the Millenium Stadium as well as attending the Games in Stratford. This country has actually won something and won the ultimate prize from under the French noses. Paris got what they deserved in my view. I'm not anti French but believed that their arrogant attitude and totally stupid remarks from a lame duck president Chirac backfired on them! We should be very grateful to the New York and Madrid IOC members for supporting London. The Games will be superb as the IOC president says. Paris will have to wait until 2020 or 2024 at least before they host. Maybe it will be fourth time lucky for them as with the UK! Roll on 2012 I say. I'd never thought in my wildest dreams that the Olympics would ever be staged in the UK in my lifetime...so the next 7 years of waiting will fly past. Looking forward to the opening ceremony in July 2012! Well done London! |