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Post by PostFestumPF on Jul 31, 2011 15:04:38 GMT -5
Well, I've sent OoL in emails to my friends and downloaded it in my phone, so when suitable opportunity arises I can play it for everyone. I'm totally out of the Lambert-closet and vocal about LGBT rights & equality issues in general. (Although I try to not go overboard with the fandom flailing..... and mostly failing miserably, LOL) :  |
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Post by Q3 on Jul 31, 2011 15:05:02 GMT -5
I spoke to the Festival Director -- they sold over 9,000 tickets through Thursday and it was full to the back including the stands. It was a very wide venue and V shaped audience. If it was an average of 80 people in a row (I think that is conservative) that is only about 120 rows back. I have no idea how many people were there but certainly more than Las Vegas which was 6K. How much the number matters in the end? It's entirely possible that an amount of local people bought tickets for a general concert experience and the fireworks, but then didn't attend because of the rain. The festival people got their money, and it's extremely important that Adam stays known, in the promoter business circles, as a person who draws crowds and sells tickets. To them it doesn't matter what percentage of the ticket holders showed up. Also, the crowd was so large that it didn't dampen down the show, and I haven't heard even once that people would have left early because of the rain or because they would have wanted to avoid traffic, which shows that the audience really was committed and wanted to be there no matter what. I wrote a long post but it got lost -- simple version: 1. The place did not get full until 9:00PM. The field was flat and it was dark. There is no way that a fan in the front of the audience could estimate the crowd size. All I know is that it was not full at 8:30PM and at 9:10PM there was no space left in front of the stage. The only space was in front of the concessions and back near the port-o-potties. 2. It does not matter how many tickets Adam sold for this. He proved he can sell out concerts on his tour. This was a one-off concert. 3. The fireworks are free and you could barely see them from the concert area. There are trees between the concert area and the lake. The locals were on the beach or parked along the road. Most of the concert goers left after Adam. |
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Post by gelly14 on Jul 31, 2011 15:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by spring2009 on Jul 31, 2011 15:08:06 GMT -5
I really hope that when they announce the new tour they announce it all at once so I can pick and choose where I go. And I am fairly version I will be in the front row again  And I am not giving up on meeting peeps from Atop. ETA: Don't get me wrong, even if I am right (which doesn't happen often) 5,000 is an awesome number. Lots of venues sold out last tour at around or less than that I think. And this is a year later, I think that is a really good sign! |
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Post by gracefuladam on Jul 31, 2011 15:19:51 GMT -5
gracefuladam what a wonderful idea -- and it just triggered a thought. 1in10 does a great job developing and funding programs in central Arizona -- many in the Phoenix metro area. Donations to local, community-based LGBT support and education organizations are probably the most effective and efficient way to really help teens. I have worked with some folks in Mississippi for years and there is really progress being made. Most importantly, many teens in need of support, allies, or immediate assistance have been helped. I went to find a link to a well-researched directory to post here with a suggestion that fans support organizations in their local community -- and surprisingly there is not a good directory. There are many local and regional directories -- Pacific Northwest, Vancouver BC area, South Florida. They are mostly organized so that teens in need can find them but not to inspire donations. If someone (or a few people) would be interested in helping to put together a list of local LGBT organizations, I will help screen the organizations so that we have only efficient, real non-profits, and will maintain a web directory. It would be great if this was not limited to the US. Thank you so much, Q3 for responding to my note. You may remember I DM'd with you about this last year on Planet Fierce and I have "gently" mentioned what we are doing at 1n10 at intervals on this site. ("planting seeds") I have a suggestion. There is a team of Adam fans that have contributed to what we are doing in Phoenix; we are partnering with the 1n10 Board and committees. We meet locally (and have global support). We have developed vision/mission, communication materials, have defined and completed actions (raised over $7,000 in donations and gifts for 1n10), are involved in various volunteer activities, etc. We now have experience and templates that we can share relative to aligning, "as Adam fans", with wonderful organizations like 1n10. In fact, we have done this with the thought of taking what we have learned over the past year and expanding to/sharing with other of Adam's fan communities. The name of the team is "Adam Lambert Inspired-Volunteerism Everywhere" (A.L.I.V.E.) The first big project is 1n10. We now have one year's worth of experience and a great "in progress" story to tell. And, a few minutes ago, one of the awesome young men on the 1n10 Board sent me a note which reads: "Just heard the new song by Adam Lambert-Outlaws of Love. Love it. It is all about acceptance." I will tell you why this makes me really smile - about this time last year the friends and colleagues on the 1n10 committees where talking about Lady Gaga and Katy Perry! It would be a great honor if a few people from this site could combine to discuss how we might really make a global impact, and use what we have been doing at 1n10 as a learning opportunity. One of the steps could include identifying local organizations (globally), such as you mentioned. As we learned in Phoenix, it takes a while to build momentum, so one step at a time works well, as we all are juggling family, jobs, our Adam obsession/love, our community work and life in general - in no particular order :-) |
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Post by kwanyin on Jul 31, 2011 15:21:36 GMT -5
One other thought on the topic today-- many of us are open-minded but are still learning to be outspoken. From what I hear from my gay friends, before they are open to someone, they read carefully for signs that the person will be accepting, and may drop small hints to read the reaction. If someone acts weirded out or uncomfortable, they stop there. I always try to be aware of body language, terms I use, and tone. Quoted from NoAngel
Had to copy and paste this because I couldn't figure out how to separate the rest of the quote!
Just about a year ago I was back up in Massachusetts where I lived until moving to FL in 2004. I was visiting my daughter who has three beautiful daughters. My oldest granddaughter, then 17 going into her senior year, had come out to her parents. She was not ready to acknowledge to the rest of the family, me included. Now I have FB and I am actually on it quite a bit. I have had severe back problems and just had a "minimally invasive" four level fusion. My computer has been my entertainment for the last year or two as well as keeping contact with old friends up north.
I have always been a liberal, born and bred in the Northeast and into a democratic family. My FB has always shown my membership in Human Rights Campaign and other LGBT organizations (Cyndi Laupers, for one). Since I found out about my grand I have made it a point to become more vocal about the issues. I have put many links to IGB vid's and this morning, posted a link to the fan created OOL video showing the pictures of Adam and Sauli and the Westboro Baptist haters. I want her to know that when she is more comfortable sharing that she does not have to worry about being judged.
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Post by gelly14 on Jul 31, 2011 15:21:38 GMT -5
Well, I've sent OoL in emails to my friends and downloaded it in my phone, so when suitable opportunity arises I can play it for everyone. I'm totally out of the Lambert-closet and vocal about LGBT rights & equality issues in general. (Although I try to not go overboard with the fandom flailing..... and mostly failing miserably, LOL) : Love you!  I haven't posted to my fb page yet, (too busy saving photos) but I certainly will. I have one fb account with my real name , I post all the time the best videos of Adam, I get many "likes" from my friends, and from friends I haven't seen in years. Especially when I posted Sleepwalker from Leno and WLL from Moscow I got amazing comments. My ring tone is Voodoo, my 5 alarm clocks on my mobile phone are Adam's songs. My twitter name is my real name. Everyone at work knows about my flailing about Adam. I always make comments on Adam's whosay pictures that pop up on my fb account and everyones watches them. Some (only a few) are making fun of me about that gay guy . I don't fuckin care what everyone thinks. It's MY life. 8-) |
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Post by gelly14 on Jul 31, 2011 15:23:28 GMT -5
TALCvids TALC
by devenlane
Whole Lotta Love - Our own "Personal Jesus" @adamlambert took us to church in Saint Agathe! Hell yeah!! youtu.be/AnTDbUpsONg
WLL from TALC!!! Hell yeaaa!!!!!Gonna watch it now. BBL
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Post by gelly14 on Jul 31, 2011 15:25:10 GMT -5
TALCvids TALC
by devenlane
@adamlambert rewards his fans' perseverance braving the downpour with an encore of "Purple Haze" in Sainte Agathe. youtube.com/watch?v=sb8Krd…
AND PURPLE HAZE!!!!!
TALCvids TALC
by devenlane
Rain making a colorful kaleidoscope effect during @adamlambert's "Whataya Want From Me" in Sainte Agathe. HD Live youtube.com/watch?v=CaGQxe…
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Post by evergreen on Jul 31, 2011 15:25:32 GMT -5
Lynne said:
The only way same sex affection will become less uncomfortable to some is to have
expressions of it out there enough that it becomes more commonplace.
Adam implied that the Tommy kisses during GNT were because of fan wishes, but I'm sure they have also served the purpose of desensitizing many to actions they were not used to/comfortable seeing before. Kudos to both Adam and Tommy for their bravery!
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