Wembley Stadium
by Philip
Well on Saturday I took my 14 year old son (and friend) to Wembley to watch Muse. As it’s a quiet employment law day, readers might find a review of interest.
Getting there:
Wembley always was a pain to get to - it still is. We had a cunning plan, drive to Stanmore then take a tube four stops to Wembley Park. This plan was thwarted by those even more cunning Transport For Planning work schedulers who had decided that last weekend was a good time to do maintenance. Doh! Luckily they laid on a bus but what should have been a fifteen minute journey took 45 minutes. Walking along Wembley way, particularly on the way out, reminded me of walking through a mine field of (police) horse poo. The police horses were lovely though!
The Stadium
Visually impressive. Signage needs some work as it was difficult to know which entrance to use and the stewards were not helpful. Bags checked on the way in and bottle tops taken off any bottles. My camera made it through though. Having eaten enough pies at football grounds to last a lifetime (and with a waistline to prove it) I took a pack up. Thoughtfully there were picnic tables provided which meant we could enjoy our meal in relative comfort. The food on offer, although pricey, looked a notch above normal football fare. The bars were plentiful ( with very short queues) and you could take your drink in (£3.60 a pint).
Our seats were plastic but with a foam covering which meant they were very comfortable. There was even a drinks holder. in the seat in front. Architecturally the stadium is impressive. It will be interesting to go back in 5 years, after say a couple of Man U v Liverpool finals, to see whether the stadium wears well.
The music
In short:
Gabriela and Roderigo: Excellent Mexican guitarists who even managed an acoustic version of Stairway to Heaven.
Dirty pretty things Long on attitude and rock and roll swagger, short on discernable talent and a hummable tune.
The Streets A cross between Billy Bragg and Eminem. Surprisingly good and got the crowd doing Mexican Waves.
Muse Can see why critics think they are the number one live act. Awesome.
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