M.E.N Arena Seating

it depends on what venue layout the gig will be... i went to see russell howard with the end-stage seating plan, i was block 102 row N, and it was amazing...right next to the stage. i dont think it would have made much difference if we were on row A or row Z... our block position meant we were really close to the stage.

so if you have the end stage seating plan too... then i reckon they'll be brilliant seats! but if it's the full-arena seating plan... im not sure, never been there when its be fully opened.

hope that helps! very jealous you're seeing arcade fire, should be an amazing gig!

I think this is the same as what you're talking about? http://www.crowdsurge.com/arcadefire/graphics/MEN_SeatingPlan.jpg

Yeah, I am fairly pleased with the seats, especially as I expected it to be sold out and snapped up one of the last tickets. The high row is a slight downside, but it's a lot better than being on the upper tier. How far above the stage were you in row N? Also, were you looking at the stage directly from the side, or slightly infront?

Ha, Arcade Fire are amazing live This will be the third time, saw them just last thursday at Hyde Park and when win said "see you in a couple of years england" I realised I had to try and see them one more time. I'm a bit obsessed.

yeah thats the one! you're directly opposite where i was... my seats were brilliant, so i reckon yours will be fine (a few rows wont make much difference, MEN is massive!). the block is right next to the stage, so even though you are high up, you are so close to the stage it more than makes up for it. seriously, the only way you could have better seats would be if you were on the floor

generally i hate the MEN for gigs and stuff though, it's too big and soul-less, much prefer the academy or the apollo.

ive seen them live on tv at festivals and stuff, they do seem amazing... well jealous you've seen them three times! hope you have fun

Okay thanks, I'm fairly happy with the seats now. It's all standing on the floor aswell so I reckon the only way I could have better seats is if I was about 10 rows forward? This is the first time I've got a seated ticket for them and Ideally I'd be standing again, but I don't mind too much, it will just be a slightly different experience.

So you had a fairly good view when you saw Russell Howard then? Obviously not right up close, but I take it he didn't look like an ant on the stage either.

Yeah I've heard about the M.E.N being soulless, I'd usually be a bit worried but I'm fairly confident that Arcade Fire will own it anyway.