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to take a 7 year old to a Take That Concert?

22 replies

worryworm · 14/01/2011 09:09

Have been offered tickets to a Wembley stadium Take That Concert but worried that my dd2 who will be 7, will be crushed/won't see anything/etc.... but she's super-keen to go. Dh thinks I'm mad. Your thoughts please?

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GregoryPeck · 14/01/2011 09:12

Will it not be seated?

HeadsUp · 14/01/2011 09:12

She will not be crushed, especially if you are sensible and avoid the mad rush out at the end by either leaving a little bit early or waiting until they masses have headed out.

She might not see very much, depending on location of seats.

I would mostly be worried about the noise levels especially when everyone screams, it can be too much for little ears, I used ear defenders for my DD at a Justin Timberlake concert as everytime he spoke they all scream, then took them off when he sang and they all calm down.

HeadsUp · 14/01/2011 09:13

BTW they put on a fantastic show, and I can't really be doing with them,but great showmen.

Sarsaparilllla · 14/01/2011 09:14

I think it'll be fine, you won't get crushed, it'll be seated!

She might not see a lot, but then Wembley is huge and a lot of people might not see a lot, but I guess there will be big screens.

2blessed2bstressed · 14/01/2011 09:16

If the tickets are seated, then probably ok - leaving at the end is the bad part, hordes of people - some quite drunk. I'd maybe go, but be prepared to leave early.

Whitershadeofpale · 14/01/2011 15:32

I went to the Circus and I think it will be fine. People are genrally really nice and not to much crushing going on. Even if you have standing tickets there are seats avaliable ( I will be using this option when I go with my 83 yo Nan this year as it's possible she might be too short to see much standing.

I went to see them at Earl's Court with my mum when I was 8 and I loved it and it was a great bonding experience. And I still remember every moment. I've seen loads of brilliant bands but I still think they're the most entertaining performers around and can't wait to see them this year.

teenyanne · 14/01/2011 15:34

YABU to take anyone to a take that concert.

JBellingham · 14/01/2011 15:58

7 yr old having to put up with take That! ? Someone should call the ss.

Meikyo · 14/01/2011 18:15

YANBU - it will be fine. I took my 7 year old daughter to see Paul McCartney at Hampden last year and we are also going to Take That in Glasgow this June (DD is 8 now).

flippinggorgeous · 14/01/2011 19:15

I don't think you should take her. You could send me the tickets instead...

Seriously, I'm sure she'll be fine, most of ther audience will be mums so even if it is a bit of a crush near the front she'll be ok.

ohnoshedittant · 14/01/2011 19:19

I think she'll be fine. I went to see Take That when I was 9 (first time round obv, I'm not 11!)and it was fab fab fab!

Sparkletastic · 14/01/2011 19:22

please take me instead - I'm desperate to go

mamatomany · 14/01/2011 19:29

I wanted to take my three until i realised i was going to have to pay £250 a ticket :(

Fontsnob · 14/01/2011 19:30

I think you're all underestimating the raw power of that many women at a heightened state of erm?enjoyment... Dd could quite possibly be crushed by the weight of perfume and inappropriate talk about what would be done to Gary Barlow if chance was indeed a fine thing.

oggybags · 14/01/2011 19:37

CHECK YOUR TICKETS - I'M NOT SURE THEY ALL ACCEPT UNDER 18'S

Hooker · 14/01/2011 19:39

YABU, take me

HeadsUp · 14/01/2011 23:53

Under 18s fine for take that, but do check if it is standing because sometimes they have age limits for standing areas.

charliesmommy · 14/01/2011 23:55

Fine so long as you are seated..

At the Green Day concert there were loads of small kids there with their parents.. and I also didnt see one single drunk person either... so I would imagine that is even less likely at a Take That gig!..

HeadsUp · 14/01/2011 23:59

Found these T&C on a ticket web site,

""The Progress Live 2011 Tour" at London Wembley Stadium, please be sure to note the following conditions:
** Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult.
** No Under 5's!
** You are advised to take care if you buy take that tickets for Level 5 as it has a very steep gradient."

HeadsUp · 15/01/2011 00:02

Wembley Arenas general T&C

"7. All children must have a ticket. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Standing areas are not suitable for
children under 14 and 14-16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Events may be age restricted and it is the
responsibility of the Ticket holder to check before purchasing."

HeadsUp · 15/01/2011 00:03

Sorry but you will se many drunk woman at a Take That concert these days.

I remember when it was all young girlies of school age and a bunch of pissed off or scared looking parents begging earplugs off of first aiders

Guacamole · 15/01/2011 00:08

My Mum took me to see Paul Young for my 7th birthday... I remember it fondly to this day 26 years on! I think your DD will love it. She also took me to see New Kids on the Block when I was 11 and Metallica when I was 13, she supported me through all of my music phases! Incidentally my Mum and I would love to see Take That, but we couldn't get tickets! :(

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