OpusDiaboli666 199 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 This would be great but they don't have any info for me at all. Maybe it's the case and if I don't hear from them when the others have their email I'll try to contact live nation. They are legit and I've seen them offer meet and greets with Gaga all the time. I always wanted to get it but never had the money until now and I've also read about experiences from them with Gaga with pictures and all but now I read a bad review and I am freaking out. I can't imagine not meeting her even less than having spent all that money for absolutely nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE 60 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 The tour books do still come signed, you get them before Gaga comes in for the group chat. Thank you. I'm cool about not asking for an autograph now. I'll be happy with the tour book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noa234 5,035 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I can't sleep so I might aswell write it now haha. When we arrived at the arena, we pretty much went straight into the actual arena and into the ARTPOP Zone. It is raised slightly so you'll have no trouble seeing over the heads of the general standing and have a perfect view of Gaga even when she's on the main stage. You do have to pay cash (no cards) at the bar in the ARTPOP Zone itself. The zone is spacious and the seats are comfortable. The artRave itself is fantastic, I won't go into much detail about it for people who haven't seen it yet, but the interaction with Gaga throughout is unbelieveable. She really sees you and locks eyes with you as she sings, particularly when at the piano (which you'll want to stand a bit back for) but you can follow her around the stage in the ARTPOP Zone and see her clearly wherever she is. I've never been that close to Gaga before, so for me the seating arrangements were fantastic. After the show, we waited roughly five minutes in the zone before our hosts took us into the meet and greet room. Here you basically sit and wait for Gaga to shower and rest before she comes in to have the group chat. There was another bar which was free this time, and a chance to use the toilet. Also during this time, we were told to put all presents and letters we had for her on a table, and to completely switch all electronic devices off. Just over an hour and a half later, Gaga walks in and sits in the middle of the room. The chat is very free, anybody can chime in at any time with either a question or something to say. When I spoke to Gaga (I told her about a tattoo I got for her when she broke her hip) she listens intently and looks you dead in the eye like it's just you and her in the room. The love she has for her fans is clear whenever she speaks. No topic is off limits and she is very honest with her answers. Anything you want to say to her, I suggest saying it during this time. After about an hour and five minutes, Gaga announced that it was picture time, and we were all taken back out of the room and into a hallway where we had to leave our belongings. You cannot physically have anything on you when you go in for your photo. We went into the room in groups of threes, and it is literally take the photo and leave. I was third in line out of the twenty, and the two people before me each got out one sentence to Gaga and then were shown the door, there was no time for hugs. When it was my turn, I went in, took my photo (you have no time to even think about poses, I can't even remember what me and Gaga are doing in my photo) and quickly said 'Gaga will you sign my tattoo please?' and she looked me in the eye and said 'I am so sorry, I can't, there's not enough time...' And the security man said 'You were told not to ask for autographs!' And I reached into my back pocket where I'd hidden a pen and I said 'I have the pen already?' And security were trying to push me out the door, and Gaga took one look into my eyes and grabbed my arm so that security couldn't push me out, and then took my pen and signed it for me. She said 'Your tattoo is beautiful, thank you' and that was it, I couldn't even thank her before security had pushed me outside with a 'Get out!' I understand that we were told not to ask for autographs, but beware that security will not take it well when you do ask. Gaga was an absolute diamond about it as I knew she would be, but it is definitely a risk. And then that was it, we got our bags back and off we went. The ARTPOP Zone is definitely worth the money, 100%. You feel as though you are in the presence of a friend rather than a superstar, and Gaga is every bit as amazing as you'd expect her to be. The only downside is the lack of personal time with Gaga, and how you're treated like cattle at the photo opportunity. I would say that if you're quick, you can fit in one sentence to her after your photo. this whole thing is pissing me off. why is the security so rude? people paid A LOT of money! the whole organization of the m&g is messed up! she should have skipped the whole group chat and give each one 3 minutes with her. A MESS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE 60 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 this whole thing is pissing me off. why is the security so rude? people paid A LOT of money! the whole organization of the m&g is messed up! she should have skipped the whole group chat and give each one 3 minutes with her. A MESS! Security are only being rude because people ignore the rules. Gaga is saying no to fans and why should she have to say no - people are prewarned, I won't put Gaga in that position. I think we're quite lucky to get what we do. And I hope, no-one else suffers when people keep pushing the rules. There are still many artraves to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpusDiaboli666 199 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I agree with both..I think it should be possible to get sth signed but if it's not allowed I wouldn't ask her..I would especially not ask again if she said no to me but that's up to everybody and I'm happy that some monsters get what they want. I wouldn't know if I could not ask Gaga for a hug if they say that this is not allowed anymore bc that's about 90% of why I bought the ticket in the first place. It's only one moment with her and people should do what they want. But yeah it sucks for the Artraves that are coming up. If not everybody would have asked too much of her to sign then we might all still get sth signed. Also I think Gaga makes the rules and not security and if it says no signing then maybe she just doesn't want to do that anymore and I don't want anything that she doesn't want. But I'm not 100% sure who decides Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,062 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Is there no pre show hospitality anymore? I was looking forward to the mingling before the show sipping on champagne lol. I went to the Birmingham show last night but was seated and wow! She was incredible. Absolutely amazing. I already know that ARTPOP zone is worth it. I could tell they were all having the time of their lives. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaga4Lady_Gaga 7 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Security are only being rude because people ignore the rules. Gaga is saying no to fans and why should she have to say no - people are prewarned, I won't put Gaga in that position. I think we're quite lucky to get what we do. And I hope, no-one else suffers when people keep pushing the rules. There are still many artraves to go. Amen sister!! I feel sorry for security sometimes, they're just trying to do their jobs and people just throw it back in their faces! I always try to be polite to security, both Gagas own and arena staff, and they're really nice to you if you're nice back :) An autograph was never included in the ARTPOP zone package so we're lucky to get even the pre signed tour guide. I'm really nervous for the next meet and greet to see if rules are tightened again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaStefi 1,231 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Pretty sure people would rather want their own autograph then a signed tour book Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Ambition 47,805 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 https://twitter.com/ARTPOPBRANDON/status/522692207841923072 https://twitter.com/ARTPOPBRANDON/status/522692345301827584 Now this clarifies some things.. ▌│█║▌║▌║ before I am Canadian, I am Chromatican ║▌║▌║█│▌ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE 60 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Pretty sure people would rather want their own autograph then a signed tour book Don't think anyones in the position to choose, considering we were meant to get none Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausofsarahj 0 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I understand that I've broken the rules and been a bit selfish, but I was personally manhandled by the security guards when Gaga clearly wanted to sign for me when she knew I had a pen. I can understand them being pissed off with me, but there was no need for them to push me out of the door and shout at me to 'Get out!' at the same time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausofsarahj 0 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Also, I would hate to think that things are being tightened because people like myself keep breaking the rules, but I truly do not think it's Gaga making them. She seemed heartbroken that she couldn't sign my arm and then determined to fight her own security to sign it when she realised I had a pen. I would suggest that she's been advised that it would be better not to do autographs rather than her putting a stop to them herself. She seemed genuinely touched by my tattoo and I think that was part of the reason she changed her mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljubav 2 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 if you want a autograph, you better ask her during the group chat..thats where she has more time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpusDiaboli666 199 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Aaw that sounds so sweet. Don't worry about it you're fine.. Maybe it all took too long at the beginning and the team decided to change it. I don't understand why they just don't do the group chat 10 min less and then not have a mess while taking the photo..even if you don't get sth signed or say anything it should never feel like being pushed out..it's not a good atmosphere it's not a good feeling for anyone and I've heard that from a lot of people now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
croboy 1,212 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah but at the same time if everyone would get 2 minutes with her in private that would be already 40 minutes just taking the pictures, plus the chat before and she'd have to invest almost two hours. After all it's really nice that she is talking to us for that long, most stars just do the picture thing for a second and that's it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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