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Post by Dave on Feb 8, 2006 1:26:12 GMT
Media previews/reviews and fan reviews of Il Divo's concert in Philadelphia, PA
on 12 February 2006 (those mentioning Hayley!), should be posted in this thread, together with any follow-up comments.
Please stay on topic to this concert; off topic matters can be discussed in a more suitable thread or board. If something in here prompted it, you can either quote an extract from it in the new post, or easily add a clickable link back to here, where it started.
Posts that start or drift seriously off topic may be edited or moved by the forum staff. Let's try to make it easy for people to follow what's happening on this important tour for Hayley!
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Post by Joe on Feb 12, 2006 3:23:25 GMT
Kimmel Center's special weather statement regarding the blizzard in Philadelphia:
Weather Alert for the weekend of February 11 & 12, 2006
There are no current weather-related changes or cancellations to the event schedule at the Kimmel Center or the Academy of Music. Please check back here for any changes to the performance schedule or ticketing policies. Call 215-893-1999 for further assistance.
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Post by timj on Feb 12, 2006 20:02:38 GMT
IL divo, feb 12, kimmel center is cancelled, they will announce a reschedule date within 48 hours or refund,
(from the kimmelcenter.org site 2pm ), i hope they don't reschedule in march and change Hayley's tour. Timj
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Post by roger on Feb 12, 2006 20:23:38 GMT
Hi Tim, and many thanks for the information. We don't know any other details and can only guess that it is due to the very bad weather conditions. I have just heard that all flights from New York (from where Hayley would have to come) have been grounded.
If Anyone was going to the Philadelphia concert, please check with the venue to make absolutely certain although there doesn't seem to be any doubt.
We will post any further news as and when we hear it.
Roger
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Post by roger on Feb 12, 2006 20:24:28 GMT
From the Il Divo Forum:
Philadelphia show cancelled.
12 February 2006
Weather conditions on the east coast of America have unfortunately forced Il Divo to cancel tonight's concert in Philadelphia.
Over a foot of snow has fallen in some areas, causing several airports to close and various power cuts.
The band are obviously very disappointed to have to cancel the show, and will be looking to reschedule it as soon as possible.
Roger
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Post by stevemacdonald on Feb 12, 2006 20:46:09 GMT
How nice to hear that Hayley is taking America by storm.  (Hope this post doesn't "drift" too far.) |
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Post by Dave on Feb 12, 2006 21:12:15 GMT
This cancellation seems to have been well justified. The tour organisers probably couldn't get the (huge) stage set from New York City on Saturday night to Philadephia on Sunday in time to do the show. Nearly 2 feet of snow was lying in Central Park today and "Whiteout conditions were reported around Philadelphia and Trenton, NJ, with northerly wind gusting to 40 mph (64 km/h)." according to the BBC. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4706792.stm Dave |
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Post by fusilier23 on Feb 13, 2006 1:30:13 GMT
Trust me, given the mess today it was well justified to pull the plug on the concert, no one would have been there anyway.
Hmmm, I had decided to duck this whole thing, but if it is rescheduled and there are dropouts, as you know there will be, it's really easy for a new date not to fit into someone's schedule, I may yet get to this.
As for Hayley today, I hope she did stay in her hotel room and maybe call back to NZ.
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Post by stevemacdonald on Feb 13, 2006 1:51:09 GMT
Trust me, given the mess today it was well justified to pull the plug on the concert, no one would have been there anyway. Heh, I take it you never met Il Divo's fans. Those ladies wouldn't let a little dusting like this stop 'em!  |
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Post by fusilier23 on Feb 13, 2006 4:48:53 GMT
From what I've heard, maybe not.
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Post by jan2222 on Feb 14, 2006 15:57:28 GMT
From what I've heard, maybe not. You heard right. The Il Divo fans on the east coast from Maryland to Boston were all set to head for Philadelphia - SNOW or NO SNOW!! We shall prevail. Unfortunately, the "boys" couldn't make it down to Philly. All that being said, it was a good call - safety for everyone - even us wild and crazy Il Divo fans. Oh, Hayley is excellent, too. Saw her with I.D. at Atlantic City. What a beautiful voice. I plan on getting her CD. Jan |
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Post by Dave on Feb 16, 2006 2:29:31 GMT
Il Divo's official website has made this announcement:
"Unfortunately, the recent Philadelphia show at the Kimmel Centre is unable to be rescheduled for the near future.
We regret the weather conditions have forced us to disappoint so many ticket holders but you will be able to receive a refund at the point of purchase.
Apologies again, Il Divo were looking forward so much to performing for you there."
Very disappointing for all those affected.but not surprising... the tour schedule is tight and the venue has very few free dates.
Dave
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Post by fusilier23 on Feb 16, 2006 2:34:24 GMT
Not surprising at all, though I think a lot of folks will be MOST unhappy. As long as they get the refund WITHOUT getting the runaround I think that's the best they can hope for.
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