BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR London - VIP Mission Update

Hello , everyone !

Many VIPs are trying to organize events for BIGBANG concert in London but unfortunately due to the restrictions of Wembley Arena not all mission could be done . For example  balloons are not allowed due to health and safety :( .

Here is what we can do ! 

1 - You CAN bring your official BIGBANG crown glow stick . Probably they will sell some official glow sticks as part of the merchandise for the concert but we are not 100% sure .

2 - Glow sticks/tubes are allowed only if they have the British Kite mark, and are no larger than 6". They must be used safely.


Other merchandise items will not be admitted to the venue. Only glow sticks and crowns, as mentioned above.

Therefore we can still make Mission Blue for Blue  and the Colorful Ocean for Fantastic Baby . 

If you are from the UK you can buy glowstick also here - http://www.glowsticks.co.uk/six-inch-glowstick.html

For those who are coming from outside UK : you can risk to take your glowsticks but remember that
1. you might have problems at the airport if you have them in your hand luggage cause they have liquid inside
2. They might not allow you to take them to the concert .

Some VIPs ( including the admin of this blog ) are going to order some light sticks and try to distribute them at the day of the concert but we are not sure they will be enough for all those who don't have them . Therefore - if you already have one - bring it ! If you have more you can bring to give away .

 - You can use your phones for creating a White ocean for Daesung´s "Wings" solo

- You can also bring a flag of your country and try to make it transported to the stage . Lets show BIGBANG that many people in Europe love them .

- You can make some paper banners if you like . 
( here are some banner templates if you like to download them ) 

Right click - Open in new tag -  Save it 

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If there are questions , don't hesitate to ask .
Also if you have some additional information about the Missions - please share it with us ! 

BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR - London ( Announcement about the Light sticks )

This is an announcement made by UK VIPs from https://www.facebook.com/VIPONLYUK


"IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ!
Glow sticks/tubes (one that you wrap around you as necklace)Must have the British Kite mark, and be no larger than 6". They must be used safely.
Crowns sticks allowed into the venue, 1 per person, under the condition they are used safely.
Other merchandise items will not be admitted to the venue. Only glow sticks and crowns, as mentioned above.

Arrival times
Please do not arrive earlier than the advertised 'doors-open' time. Wembley Arena and its facilities will not be accessible before this time. Wembley site is not suitable for early arrivals: there are no toilet facilities, near-by food outlets, or shelter in inclement weather. Early queuing is not permitted.
Times:
We do not have confirmed times from the organisers yet, but predict it will be Doors open 6pm, Show starts 7.30pm, Show end 11pm latest.

Any fanclub who wants a copy of official email, please send a message to us ( to www.facebook.com/VIPONLYUK ) with your address please and we'll forward it to you."

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

BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour - London

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 !

BigBang Alive Tour Concert Tickets

Hello !!!

Many people have been asking me about how to buy tickets for the show . I think there is no reason to worry about it .
As you see , on the page of the Tour Event there is "Buy Tickets " Button . I guess once the tickets for each concert are available you will be able to press this button and be directed to web page that sells the tickets .
Usually for each country the online page that sells the tickets is different , according to who is the local reseller . It is very probable also that the reseller will be the local LIVE NATION web page .
For UK , for example ,  is http://www.livenation.co.uk/ , for France - http://www.livenation.fr/ and so on .

So on the right date , you need to be ready in front of your computer to buy the ticket .

As for the prices - they can greatly variate according to the type of ticket you are buying and the country you are from . For example - the price of the ticket in Japan is 9,500 yen , that is around 120$ or 95 euros .
Probably they would be also cheaper once or more expensive once but for having a good seat you will probably  need round 100 $ - 150 $ . This depends also on the type of stadium or concert hall that will be chosen for the concert .
My advice is - start saving money so you are ready when the tickets become available ! ;)

I hope everyone will be able to get a ticket without a problem ! :)

PS  If you are looking for tickets for a specific place , type the name in our search box , to find more information about it .