Alphaville Live 2019 - Page 9 - Alphaville Forum

Ana · 27 Feb 2019, 15:09

Many many thanks,Mart.I'm crossing my fingers!!!

Clare · 27 Feb 2019, 18:16

Ana, I live near Glasgow (okay 3 hours away but that is near in a Highlands sense). I will be going to the Glasgow and Belfast concerts and desperately hope that they go ahead.

Meanwhile I'm watching the Brexit disaster very closely and will be the first to post if it affects these concerts. It is certainly affecting my ability to travel to mainland Europe. I really want to go to Berlin and Hamburg but can't risk suddenly becoming a 3rd country national in the middle of it all and maybe even not getting back.

I desperately hope that it gets stopped. It's madness and I can certainly see that if there is a no deal scenario getting Alphaville and their stage equipment into the UK could be somewhat challenging even if many of the UK based bands can still get there.

Ana · 27 Feb 2019, 18:44

All this stuff about Brexit is a madness.I totally agree with you Clare.I wish I could enjoy Alphaville in Glasgow because it's been so difficult for me and my husband to sort things out and Im very excited with the gigWe are also attending the one in Francfort but it is not been possibleto go to Hamburg i
Or Berlin because of our works

Mart · 27 Feb 2019, 20:00

Clare and Ana. The lowdown on this Brexit discussion also goes to air travel. If an Air line has a 52% share owned by EU companys, they are ok for traveling from the UK. Otherwise, you will have to make other travel arrangements to get into the EU. Possibly a ferry to either France or Ireland, then a Flight to another EU country will be OK. Ryanair are not 52% owned, so if you are flying with them, ring them to ask what your situation is.

This is ONLY if there is a NO deal with Brexit, and only applies anyone flying OUT of the UK

Kaz · 27 Feb 2019, 20:34

Being honest, though, Brexit shouldn't affect Alphaville going to the UK. It would just be the same for them as going to any other country that's not in the EU, and they've done that a plenty.

Mart · 27 Feb 2019, 20:37

Anyone going into the UK is subject to stringent tariffs and customs checks. I'm not trying to put a dampener on the shows. Because Alphaville will belong to an indoor Festival, the Promoters may be in line for the tariffs.

Kaz · 27 Feb 2019, 20:39

Any tours not in the EU would be the same, so going to the UK post-Brexit wouldn't be any different.

Mart · 27 Feb 2019, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaz

Any tours not in the EU would be the same, so going to the UK post-Brexit wouldn't be any different.

Yes. But anyone flying out to a show post brexit may be in trouble as there are no trade deals struck with airlines. EU membership is ok, but UK will be like any other country now, and that includes Northern Ireland.

Kaz · 27 Feb 2019, 20:53

Don't see how that would present a problem for Alphaville going to the UK, though. I really don't think Liverpool being cancelled has anything to do with Brexit

Mart · 27 Feb 2019, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaz

Don't see how that would present a problem for Alphaville going to the UK, though. I really don't think Liverpool being cancelled has anything to do with Brexit

We can just watch and wait to sees what happens politically, Kaz

27 Feb 2019, 18:16	#82
Clare Alphanut Join Date: 31 Mar 2001 Location: By a river, near Fort William in view of Ben Nevis Posts: 9,969	Ana, I live near Glasgow (okay 3 hours away but that is near in a Highlands sense). I will be going to the Glasgow and Belfast concerts and desperately hope that they go ahead. Meanwhile I'm watching the Brexit disaster very closely and will be the first to post if it affects these concerts. It is certainly affecting my ability to travel to mainland Europe. I really want to go to Berlin and Hamburg but can't risk suddenly becoming a 3rd country national in the middle of it all and maybe even not getting back. I desperately hope that it gets stopped. It's madness and I can certainly see that if there is a no deal scenario getting Alphaville and their stage equipment into the UK could be somewhat challenging even if many of the UK based bands can still get there. "I've had many sobering thoughts in my life.... ....it was them what drove me to drink!" [drunk] Grandad, Only Fools and Horses (UK sitcom)

27 Feb 2019, 20:00	#84
Mart Dreamer Join Date: 13 Nov 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 433	Clare and Ana. The lowdown on this Brexit discussion also goes to air travel. If an Air line has a 52% share owned by EU companys, they are ok for traveling from the UK. Otherwise, you will have to make other travel arrangements to get into the EU. Possibly a ferry to either France or Ireland, then a Flight to another EU country will be OK. Ryanair are not 52% owned, so if you are flying with them, ring them to ask what your situation is. This is ONLY if there is a NO deal with Brexit, and only applies anyone flying OUT of the UK I'm gliding in the distance and watch the world go by An orbit full of questions, a perforated sky Last edited by Mart; 27 Feb 2019 at 20:05.

27 Feb 2019, 20:34	#85
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Being honest, though, Brexit shouldn't affect Alphaville going to the UK. It would just be the same for them as going to any other country that's not in the EU, and they've done that a plenty. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

27 Feb 2019, 20:37	#86
Mart Dreamer Join Date: 13 Nov 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 433	Anyone going into the UK is subject to stringent tariffs and customs checks. I'm not trying to put a dampener on the shows. Because Alphaville will belong to an indoor Festival, the Promoters may be in line for the tariffs. I'm gliding in the distance and watch the world go by An orbit full of questions, a perforated sky

27 Feb 2019, 20:39	#87
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Any tours not in the EU would be the same, so going to the UK post-Brexit wouldn't be any different. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

27 Feb 2019, 15:09	#81
Ana Dreamer Join Date: 05 Dec 2018 Location: Malaga Posts: 218	Many many thanks,Mart.I'm crossing my fingers!!!

27 Feb 2019, 18:44	#83
Ana Dreamer Join Date: 05 Dec 2018 Location: Malaga Posts: 218	All this stuff about Brexit is a madness.I totally agree with you Clare.I wish I could enjoy Alphaville in Glasgow because it's been so difficult for me and my husband to sort things out and Im very excited with the gigWe are also attending the one in Francfort but it is not been possibleto go to Hamburg i Or Berlin because of our works

27 Feb 2019, 20:53	#89
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Don't see how that would present a problem for Alphaville going to the UK, though. I really don't think Liverpool being cancelled has anything to do with Brexit Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect. Last edited by Kaz; 27 Feb 2019 at 20:55.