BIGBANG VIP Event - LONDON Concert Surprise!

UPDATE - There are some changes to the first idea - read here 


The idea is to make UK concerts memorable for BIGBANG. I tried to choose the easiest and cheapest way to make something impressive! It will work if we all do it together. Think of it as a script that we need to “perform” for BIGBANG.

There are two types of script – one is for the 14th and another for the 15th. Both are basically the same with one exception – the last part . Why there is the difference – because BIGBANG will already expect Day 2 ( the 15th ) to be the same as DAY 1 ( the 14th ) so we can double surprise them if we change the “ending” .

What you need to do!

General instructions : 

First of all – have fun ! Jump , sing , smile , shout ! Bring all your positive energy  and enjoy the night ! ( learning the song lyrics might be difficult but you can learn the chants if you like )

Second – if you have BIGBANG yellow light glow stick – bring it with you and wave it around as much as you want! If you don’t have it you can buy it before the concert probably .

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14th “Script “  - Event Description 

1. Fantastic Lights ( during Fantastic Baby - that  usually comes after Tonight and it is one of the first songs )  – the original idea was to attach many colorful lights together but it will be easier for everyone if you just turn them on during the song  so that  everything turns colorful!
You can buy one pack of colorful light sticks and keep 1 or 2 of the blue ones for Mission Blue and use the others for Fantastic Baby. Since the light sticks are sold in big amount - please bring them all and maybe give some to the people around you who might not have them so that we have more lights.

You can buy them on e-bay for example or from some local shop . ( example - click here ) 

2.  Mission Blue – this has been discussed many times . Buy a blue light stick and turn it on when Blue starts . ( Blue comes usually in the middle of the performance ) . You can buy some of the official BIGBANG blue light sticks or just the ones you have from Fantastic Lights 

more about Mission Blue organazied by BigBang European FanClub here - https://www.facebook.com/events/452657771428499/?fref=ts

Here is one extra "mission" we can do ( many  VIPs are planning to do it so join in - here is there page http://www.facebook.com/groups/viponlyuk/ )

- WHITE WINGS -Light your white lightsticks or phone screens during Daesung's solo.

3 . The Flags – this might be the most difficult part but lets try to do it ! Bring a flag from your country. Bring any size of a flag but do not wave it around during the whole concert because you might be blocking someone’s view. Just keep it. Sign the flag with your name and give to other people from your country to sign it . It is ok if we have many flags from the same country . I guess UK flags would be the most anyway.
Make yourself also “VIP” flag . ( you can make one by writing ( printing ) on yellow paper " VIP"  or even better if you write "VIP" with black marker on  piece of yellow cloth ( fabric )  . Make it pretty but don't overdo it . ^^

During “Last Farewell ” ( usually comes after Lies and its towards the end )  take the flags out – wave them few times and pass them on – pass them towards the stage . We need to cover the stage in flags ! ( for those who have seating tickets -  if it is not possible to pass the flags toward the stage just hang them on the parapet until all is cover with flags )  . The idea is to mix our national flags with the VIP flags – so that BIGBANG can first of all see that people from all over Europe have come to see them and secondly to show them that we are united under the “VIP flag “ no matter where we come from . we are VIP Nation ;) .

Note the following ! – the flags must not have a stick holder – they must be only made by paper or cloth ( tissue , fabric )  ! Otherwise you can hurt someone passing them around .

Do not throw anything directly at BIGBANG or at the dancers !!! You might hurt them !  If you want to throw something on the stage just do it on some place where there is currently no one . They will pick it up later .

After “ Last Farewell “BigBang will probably say “Goodnight “ for the first time . But even if it is not after “Last Farewell “ – when they  say “good night” for the first time and go away  you need to scream a lot so they come back for the encore ( probably My Heaven ) and while the lights are off prepare for our final surprise – balloons ! 

4 - Bring yellow balloons ( you can write VIP on them with black marker if you want ) . Blow them up during the short pause ( bring some elastic or  cord  to block them ) and when BIGBANG are back for the encore just spread them all around , so that the yellow sea gets even more yellow ! Throw them in the air and always towards the stage! We need to cover the stage with balloons!!!

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15th “Script “  Event Description 

- the same as 14th but after the balloons are all flown away take out your message paper . What is a message paper – it is half  A4 paper with written “THANK YOU” , “ FANTASTIC “ or “ALIVE” – you choose ! If there many many many of these BIGBANG will notice them or for sure the photographer will notice them ! Try to keep them just in front of you without blocking much the people behind you.
You can print out one of the following templates . Make some photocopies also for others ! Bring at least 10-20 copies and give around . At least this doesn’t cost that much .
If you print it on yellow paper it would be great ! If not white paper is also ok !

Template is to be printed and cut in the middle .

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PS I had started a money raising event to collect money and buy glow sticks to give away at the concert . I changed the deadline for 1st of  December - if you are willing to donate you can make it here . I will buy as many glowstick as I manage with the money collected until 1st of December and give away half on the 14th and half on the 15th before the concert .

Travelling to London Tips - Part 5 ( Sightseeing )

About Sightseeing in London I can write you a whole book .... but I will keep it very simple and short . There are many tourist pages where you can check more about the London landmarks .

You can do many things in London - almost anything that comes to your mind! Go to museums ; watch musicals or theater plays ; go shopping ; go on walks in the parks ; go to bars , pubs , clubs ; visit Madam Tussauds to have a photo with Iron Man or the Royal Family ;  and even  go on a Harry Potter trip ! More time and money you have, better it is , but even with little time or little money you can have fun !

My advice is – just choose an area and walk around instead of rushing from one landmark to another  by the metro. Try to enjoy the city !

For example - you can start at the Big Ben ! Yes , go see it !!! It is beautiful . There is a Metro Station near by and it is a good starting or ending point for any London tourist walk. From there you can walk to the London eye (there is always a huge queue there… at least every time I went )  . To get on the London Eye and see the city from above costs around 18 pounds . But don’t do it if it too cloudy and gloomy cause you won’t see too far and its not worthy . From there – if you like walking , you can walk down the river as far as Tower Bridge ! There you can visit also the Tower of London .  It is a relative long walk but it is nice in sunny days .

Otherwise you can walk from Big Ben to Westminster abbey and after that even to the Buckingham Palace which is really not all that big and special as I though but it is a beautiful building. I presume it is much more magnificent from the inside but I never entered. I went instead to Green park . I can assure you that if you visit it  you will meet a lot of curious and hungry squirrels. If you have any nuts to give them they won’t hesitate to approach you.

Another nice area to go is from the Big Ben towards Trafalgar Square and all the area around it … wait ! my head is going to explode - there are so many possibilities!!! Covert Garden , Soho …….. Just think about what you want to see and experience. After that go this web page and find the area that will combine most of your interests and go visit it ! - http://www.visitlondon.com/

If it is raining and if is too cold for going around I suggest you to go to visit some of the London Museums . They are not at all boring ! Especially the science museum ! And they are all for free !

Don’t forget as well that London is full of modern buildings ! Go to the City if you want to experience its special atmosphere.

If there is something that interest you more to see or to known about  - ask me ! I love London so I will be happy to talk about it  ! ^^

PS If you are about to buy a city map pay attention for it be a little bit more detail

this kind of tourist maps are sure cute but ... they are really general and not at all usefull if you want to find some of this building in reality .

at least have something like this as well ( where the actual name of the street are written an things are in their right propotion )

Part 1 - ( Flights and transportation to the city )

Part 2 -( Accommodations ) click here

Part 3 - ( Wembley Arena ) click here

Part 4 - ( Weather ) click here 

photo from http://www.boston.com

photographer Jason Hawkes

maps from http://www.london43.com  

Travelling to London Tips - Part 4 ( Weather )

There is not much to say about London's weather that you don't already know - London in December is cold and rainy . But it is not that bad ! The temperature might vary between 4 to 8 degrees . But since climate is going crazy in the past few years ( moral ! - don't waste energy , have sustainable life style and .... at least go around by bike ! ) it might be colder or warmer .... who knows .
There are few things you need to keep in mind

1- If it sunny in the morning it doesn't mean it won't rain in the evening : the weather changes swiftly . Always have something like umbrella ! :)

2 - Umbrella is sometimes uncomfortable and not very useful if there is wind . So take one raincoat as GD did .

3. You need 3 important things

  -  Bring a hat ! It is the only way to protect yourself from cold  wind . It is very easy to get a cold if your head freezes . Also there won't be much left of your hairdo if there is wind anyway . Protect your head !
 - Have a good shoes ! Make sure they are waterproofed !
And forget about high heels if you want to survive the concert . Buy shoes with high platforms if you want but spare yourself the pain of spending hours standing or jumping in high heels .

- Have a good coat that protects from rain ! ( one of those that doen't get easily wet ! )  !

I will write additional post with tips about the concert tomorrow late at night ... no wait is Halloween tomorrow ... ok . maybe the day after tomorrow :)  !


Part 1 - ( Flights and transportation to the city )

Part 2 -( Accommodations ) click here

Part 3 - ( Wembley Arena ) click here

Part 4 - You are here now 

Part 5 - ( Sightseeing )  click here

Travelling to London Tips - Part 3 ( Wembley Arena )

This is short general information about Wembley Arena . You can find more information on their web page - click here .

How to get there ! 
( the address is Arena Square, Engineers Way, HA9 0AA )


By tube ( metro )

1- The closest tube station is Wembley Park. This is in Zone 4 and can be reached on either the Metropolitan or Jubilee Lines.

Upon exiting the station via the lift or stairs, pass under the tunnel onto Olympic Way. When reaching Wembley Stadium (do not walk up the ramps), turn right. Wembley Arena is situated across the road.

2 - Alternatively, you could travel to nearby Wembley Central. This is in Zone 4 and can be reached via the Bakerloo Line.

Turn right at the station exit onto Wembley High Road and follow for approximately 200 yards. At the Wembley Triangle junction turn left onto Wembley Hill Road. Follow until Lakeside Way and turn right.

By Overground Train
Chiltern Railways run a service from London Marylebone to Wembley Stadium.

By bus
The 79, 83, 92, 182 and 224 all regularly run through the Wembley Arena area.

for more details and directions the consulte this page http://www.tfl.gov.uk/


Part 1 - ( Flights and transportation to the city )

Part 2 -( Accommodations ) click here

Part 3 - you are here now 

Part 4 - ( Weather ) click here 

Part 5 - ( Sightseeing )  click here

Travelling to London Tips - Part 2 ( Accomodations )

Accomodations in London 

There are plenty of web pages for finding hotels ( hostels ) in London .
Let me name just a few

- http://www.hostelbookers.com
- http://www.booking.com
- http://www.traveleurope.com/ 
 - http://www.venere.com/
-http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/

Prices can greatly vary from something like 10 pounds for a bed in a hostel room to …. very big numbers  for single rooms in a hotel.

If you want to have a single room in a hostel or hotel in kind of descent area it might cost you around 30 - 40 pounds a night ( minimum ) . You might get lucky to find something cheaper but this is the average price. It is more possible that you find rooms for 50-60 pounds .

If you don’t mind sharing room in a hostel - then it will cost much less . Is up to you ! Some hostels also offer single or double rooms . If you are travelling with a friend this might be a good option . If you travel in a group of 4 people is even better because you can book a 4 bed room in a hostel and it will be much cheaper then a hotel .

What you need to check when booking a room: ( beside prices ) 

1. Location  

Where the best place to choose is, depends on how you want to spend your time in London. If you want to stay for 2-3 days and go around the “tourist” part of the city , then you should find hotel in zone 1 or 2 . If you are in London  only for 1-2 days maybe it is better to chose something close to the Wembley Arena ( or at least zone 4 ) ( this is for people coming to the BigBang concert )
Make sure your hotel is close to bus or tube station. Even if you are further away from the center, as long as you are close to the tube station you can easily move around.

Consider one more thing – the time of your flight. If your flight is early in the morning or late at night, it might be more convenient to find accommodation closer to some of airport transfer couch ( bus )  stops so that you won’t have to take taxi in the middle of the night. ( but try not wander alone at night around train station in other occasions ) .

2. Facilities 

First think about what you actually need for your stay ( that also might depend on its length ) and check well what is included in the price and for what you need to pay extra .

Check the basic things – do the place gives you bath towers or not , is there internet connection and so on . Pay attention also if the place has a curfew !

Some hostels offer also breakfast or even laundry service . Make sure you actually need those services when choosing .

More tips for choosing between hostels : 

- check if they have ( free) baggage deposit
-  check if the WC is in or outside the room - the same goes for the showers
- check if it is mixed room or only for girls(boys)
- the number of beds in one room
- bring small soup and shampoo because you can never be sure if there are going to be there or not ... ( small one and remember the plastic bag for the hand luggage ! )

Also if you are going to a hostel always bring a padlock with you ! ( just in case )

3. Ratings & Comments 

Almost all pages offer a rating for the hotels and the hostels they show you. Check those opinions for having more reference . People oppinions might be different but you will get a general idea .

4 Other things 

Most pages will ask you to pay a small deposit for booking – something like 10% . Don’t forget to print the receipt! Also make sure you have the hostel telephone number and address with you. As I said before – most hostels provide you also information about how to reach them , so print those directions as well and bring them with you .

If there are any question , don’t hesitate to ask me !


Part 1 - ( Flights and transportation to the city )

Part 2 - You are here now 

Part 3 - ( Wembley Arena ) click here

Part 4 - ( Weather ) click here 

Part 5 - ( Sightseeing )  click here

Travelling to London Tips – Part 1 (flights and transportation to the city )

There are many airports around London area. I am going to write you about those 4 of them that is most probable for you to use.

But first of all let’s start with the airlines companies. ( This might be very trivial and well known information for some but nevertheless, I will share it. ) 

Here are some of the low cost flying companies:

1. Ryan Air - http://www.ryanair.com/
2 .EasyJet  - http://www.easyjet.com/
3 . WizzAir  -  http://wizzair.com/

You can consult this web page for more low cost companies that fly to London from your country http://www.low-cost-airline-guide.com/

Sooner you book your ticket , the better! 

Attention! 

Those low-cost companies are sometimes very strict. Try to follow their rules.

Remember that :  

- you probably need to make check in online ! Don’t forget to print your boarding card!!! Make sure you have a valid document with you when travelling!

– only ONE piece of hang baggage! (make sure that any small bag you have can actually fit into your bigger one ).

- Make sure ALL your liquid things are in a plastic bag and easy to take out of the bag. Don’t get any big bottles of shampoo or perfume with you – they will make you throw them away. Nobody will care how expensive they might be .Liquids must be in separate containers and no single item may contain more than 100 milliliters of liquid.

what qualifies as ‘liquid’? - Any items that contain liquid substances, such as: water and other (alcoholic) drinks, syrup and soup ; perfume gels, creams, lotions,  toothpaste, (roll-on) deodorant, lip gloss, shaving foam, liquid make-up and mascara.

Read more about what is allowed and what not here - http://www.transavia.com/hv/en-EU/service/rules-hand-luggage

- Try not to have too many jewelry or metal things on you, because you have to pass the metal detector (just put all your cool metal bracelets and rings  in your bag during the travel . In that way you won't risk to lose them while taking them off and on at the security check ) .
Very often winter shoes such as boots have metal elements in them so probably you will have to take them off during the metal detector check. ( so make sure your socks are in a good state to show them in public – no holes , I mean ;) )

- Don’t buy or bring a lot of water before boarding – you need to throw it away anyway . Buy it AFTER the security check .

- Be always careful and don’t leave your bag out of your sight .

Now about the airports transfer:

There are usually two ways to get to London from the airport :  by train or by bus ( coach bus )  In general trains are faster but also more expensive than buses. It also depends on the type of train that you are about to choose. Usually all hotels provide information about how to reach them – so make sure you have check that well so you know on which stop to get off .

(Don’t be too hasty to exchange a lot of money at your arrival. Remember that you can pay directly with your credit card in many places. Just make sure you are bringing your international credit card with you. )

Before giving you the links for each airport I suggest you to take a look at National Express web page  http://www.nationalexpress.com/ . It is a big company that provides shuttle buses for many airports in UK. It is quite easy and not very expensive way to get to London . Choose your airport from the "Aiports" meny and find out about prices and travelling schedule. If you need any help , ask me in the comments . 

1 – London Luton Airport (  http://www.london-luton.co.uk/  )

MAP of the Airport - http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/terminalmap/

Trains – “ Regular rail services to central London take as little as 21 minutes with East Midlands Trains and 25 minutes with First Capital Connect “

Read more - http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/content/2/122/by-rail

BUS -  There are various companies that provide shuttle buses to London – see here http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/content/2/123/by-bus---coach.html 

2 – Stansted Airport  (http://www.stanstedairport.com/)

Trains 

 Stansted Express
"Fast, frequent and convenient trains run between the airport and London Liverpool Street from early until late. Trains depart every 15 minutes. Average journey time 46 minutes to Liverpool Street and 35 minutes to Tottenham Hale."
Express class single fare £22.50 (£21.50 online booking).

Note - I have travelled with this train – it is really nice and comfortable but it is almost double the price of travelling by bus . Liverpool Street is a tube ( metro ) station and provides good connection to other parts of the city .

Read more http://www.stanstedairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains

Buses :

It takes more or less 1 hour ( depends on the bus company and in what part of London you are going ) It costs between 8 to 10.50 pounds . 

Read more -  http://www.stanstedairport.com/transport-and-directions/buses-and-coaches#CoachestoLondon


3 . Gatwick Airport  ( http://www.gatwickairport.com/ )

Trains – “ Gatwick Express is the fastest rail link between the airport and central London. Non-stop trains run to and from London Victoria every 15 minutes and take 30 minutes (35 minutes on Sundays). “

Read more - http://www.gatwickairport.com/transport/trains/

Buses - http://www.gatwickairport.com/transport/coaches/

General  info  for arriving to  London - http://www.gatwickairport.com/transport/to-london/

4 . Heathrow  Airport (http://www.heathrowairport.com/)

Trains - http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains
Buses - http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/buses-and-coaches/coaches 
General info for arriving to London http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london

Check also this map ! http://www.heathrowairport.com/static/Heathrow/Downloads/PDF/travel_to_london.pdf

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This is very general information and guidelines ! Ask if there is anything more specific you need to know . 

Once in the city – use this map to find your way in the tube ( metro ) system of London - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.pdf .
It is a pdf file – you can save it to your PC and zoom it . If you place the mouse on the bottom right end of the picture the menu for saving and zooming will appear.

how to save and zoom the map 

Transportation in London . 

Public transportation in London is a little expensive compared to other Europen cities .  Especially when you are there for few days and you don’t have the oyster card.

London is divided in zones and travelling to each zone requires a different ticket .

Here is the list of prices – check the first column that says cash . As you see one way ticket is around 4-5 pounds ! http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx .

Buses are cheaper – around 2-3 pounds . It also depends on the zone you are going to .

You can buy ( order online ) Visitor Oyster card - http://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/oystercard/product/oyster-card.html - ( you charge it and you have a discount on the ticket prices )
or Travelcards - http://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/travelcards/1-day/product/day-anytime-travelcard.html

Here is comparison between the two - http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/tube-extra-1.php

Travelcards are two types :

Day Anytime – can be used at any time on the day of validity and for any journey that starts before 04:30 the following day. ( cost for zone 1-4 is £10.60 ) http://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/travelcards/1-day/product/day-anytime-travelcard.html

or

Day Off-Peak - Can be used from 09:30 Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, on the day(s) of validity and for any journey that starts before 04:30 the following day.

( cost for zone 1- 4 is £7.70 ) - http://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/travelcards/off-peak-day/product/day-off-peak-travelcard.html

if you are planning to stay longer in London there is 7 Day Card- Can be used for 7 days during the period of validity and for any journey that starts before 04:30 on the day following the expiry date.

( cost for zone 1-4 is £41.80 )

for more details about transportation in London ,  consulte this page http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

Wembley Arena is in zone 4 . 

Make sure you have seen this page - http://www.wembleyarena.co.uk/getting-here/

Part 2 -( Accommodations ) click here

Part 3 - ( Wembley Arena ) click here

Part 4 - ( Weather ) click here 

Part 5 - ( Sightseeing )  click here

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For all of you are going to the BIGBANG's concerts in London - join this event ! ( click here ! ) 

On the event page we can try to organize ourselves to do something for BIGBANG - something like mission blue , the glowstick event or simply to write them a common message . We will talk about it soon !

Also for all people coming outside of London , I will post information about transportation and accommodations . If those who are from other parts get in contact - it will be much cheaper and easier to fins accommodation together .

Join in and invite all your friends who are coming to the concert !

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▶ Venue: Wembley Arena
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