MARCH 28TH | LOS ANGELES, CA

[haughty moss]

Kia Forum: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09005D3D32F38269

[split canopy]

Who's going???

[bleak star]

I’ll be there

[compact berry]

I’ll be there!

[carmine sedge]

Wish I could! Tickets are 🤯

[night agate]

❤️me❤️

[white cairn]

I can't wait!🖤 ❤️ 🖤

[turbid vigil]

Attending 🤘

[unkempt bronze]

I’ll be there!

[spare nacelle]

Forgot to post I’d be here as well

[hoary solar]

i’m so excited to go!!!!

[cinder crescent]

I’ll be here !!

[light sky]

Wooo I’ll be there with my momma

[compact berry]

ATRocity_0#0268 presale is the way to go if you ever want to get tickets anymore! General public sales absolutely sucks!

[rapid elm]

I'm going with my mom and her childhood friend! It's my first time seeing em too!!! 🙂

[compact berry]

That’s so exciting!!

Im going with my mom and dad! My dad is a super big fan and I honestly can’t believe I’m going to see them especially with him!

[rapid elm]

Awww!

That's awesome:3!

[compact berry]

🙂

[upper osprey]

I guess new shirts and gear will be sold at the concession stands? still no tour shirts on the website????

[turbid vigil]

27 more days! 🔥

[haughty furnace]

I can't wait!!

[hybrid star]

I'm going too. Can't wait!

[ember jackal]

Had to buy Tickets from Ticketmaster re-seller because I was one day late. Still paying it off but that only makes me more excited to go!!

[ember jackal]

I kinda prefer buying merch at the concert. Gives it a little extra feeling of authenticity and nostalgia.

[timber lichen]

Flying in for the show.

[upper osprey]

True! I just wanted to wear something to the concert. Looking forward to seeing the new gear at the stands. I plan on coming extra early to the show and spending $$$$...hahahahahaha It's been a long six years!!!!

It's my first DM show at the KIA forum. Does anyone know if DM has ever played at this venue before? I wonder is the acoustics are good.

[ember jackal]

Hahaha. Same 💸💸💸

[upper osprey]

That's not including all the 4 shows I am planing to attend. It's a nightmare to look at my credit card statement . Glad it's every 5-6 years.

[turbid vigil]

Ya they did a run back in 1990 I think when it was simply called The Forum. I went there last year for MCR with side seats and the acoustics are decent though I do prefer outside venues tbh

[upper osprey]

I remember going to a Laker game when I was a kid... This was before showtime so it's years ago. I have side seats too! Sec 123 Row 9. Hopefully there are NO obstructions or the view is terrible. Did you have any problems with your side seats? I am worried.

[turbid vigil]

I was in Section 209 Row 4. Since MCR has mainly a younger fanbase everyone around me was standing up the entire time so that might be a problem if you're looking to sit for the majority of it but the elevation would probably alleviate the situation. I thought the view was alright but there are decent sized big screens on both sides of the venue.

[turbid vigil]

Here's a couple stills from my friend's viewpoint next to me.

I guess any obstructed viewing would probably be floor seats and if the people in front of you are taller

[upper osprey]

Wow!!!! not bad....If it's my luck I will get some huge giant in front of me. hahahahahah. It always happens to me but I will probably be standing through the whole concert. I am sure I won't be sitting. Thanks for sharing I feel better now. I can't wait!!!! 3 more weeks!!!!! I just can't get enough!!!!

[turbid vigil]

See you there! 😃

[upper osprey]

definitely!!! I am going to Vegas too!!!!!

[turbid vigil]

Nice! I'm going to the two in San Diego and back in LA Dec 15

I wanted to attend their Jimmy Kimmel performance next week but I unfortunately can't.

[upper osprey]

Cool!!!!!.. I am also seeing them at the Cypto on Dec 15th and 17th....I hope it's not the last time I see them. =(. Not sure if this is the last tour? Lots of Rumors??? But who knows.

Jimmy Kimmel is Sold Out =(. I checked.

[turbid vigil]

I hope not, I think this is a new chapter in their life and I'm sure they'll want to celebrate it.

You could opt to wait forever in the standby line at their studio off Hollywood Blvd like I was lol

I'm in management in my workplace and a couple are busy with CPR training downtown so I have no one to cover me that day 😞

[upper osprey]

If they do retire I recommend "Devotional - DM tribute Band". They are really awesome and play in the L.A. area. They play a lot of the old DM stuff.

[turbid vigil]

I'm actually seeing them too in June haha

Oh wait that's Strangelove

I need to venture up in LA more often, I hear there's a good Cure cover band there too

[upper osprey]

Strangelove is OK. I have seen them too but Devotional is really good. Freddy is a great front man and puts on a good show.

Well have a great day and lets all get pumped!!!!! DM is coming soon!!!!! Have blessed Day !!!

[turbid vigil]

Same to you, it's a good day when you're around for them to release a new song!

[strange robin]

I’ll be there! Never been to the forum. I haven’t heard good things, so I hope it’s not as bad as people say.

[versed rapids]

Anyone in the San Diego area (Oceanside) going up there on Tuesday? I don't drive so I'm either taking a bunch of busses or helping with gas 😂

[turbid vigil]

DUDE i'm so sorry I would take you but my whole family is going so the car is jam packed 😩

Lemme see if someone I know is going as well then I'll get back to you. He also lives in OC

[versed rapids]

I appreciate the thought! That's cool you're going with the family. I got tickets for their December show to go with my parents

Sure thing! At the moment my plans are to bus up there, hotel the night and bus back 😂 so anything easier would rock so I figured I'd ask

[turbid vigil]

Nice! Ya this one im going with the fam then going with my bestfriends the first SD show then a couple by myself

Maybe look into the train route as well!

[versed rapids]

The coaster stopped running for awhile and now is back but on weekends only

[turbid vigil]

Ah that's a bummer

[light sky]

Ahhhhhh I’m so excited!

[marsh stream]

I'm hoping the resellers come down in price! Hoping to make this show.

[rain iron]

Still need these tix!

[cinder crescent]

not me making a whole powerpoint on why i should stay home instead of gong to school so that we can be early at my first depeche mode concert

[upper osprey]

I agree! Have fun!!!

[haughty furnace]

gotta keep those priorities straight! 🤣

[cinder crescent]

Exactlyyyyy

[haughty furnace]

Get the Balance Right

[marsh stream]

Okay, high key, if anyone is dropping out last-minute and are on the floor, please DM me. I cannot afford the $1200 ticketmaster tickets. Bless. TY.

[tacit jewel]

Hi there. Anyone from Pasadena or Alhambra going to the show?

[haughty furnace]

yes, however, i'm meeting my cousin on the westside that day, so i'm not gonna be leaving from here.

[tacit jewel]

All good. Was just wondering. It’s my first time to this venue.

[haughty furnace]

It's a good one. small - every seat is decent

[tacit jewel]

Thanks. Good to know. Just wish it was near

[haughty furnace]

it's in inglewood - so just be careful.

[cinder crescent]

Yeah it gets busy there

[cinder crescent]

The audio is so good there, literally when I went to go see another show back in November it was so loud but good and clear

[upper osprey]

How's parking? I am thinking of getting preferred parking but it's $$$$ pricey. Is it worth it??? I don't want to be waiting hours to get home.

[cinder crescent]

Never went through the parking in the Kia forum, maybe just park a bit far away?

[rain iron]

Saw Harry Styles at the forum. Payed preferred parking. It’s worth it to me. Kinda busy leaving but honestly wasn’t that bad.

[cinder crescent]

When I saw Arcade Fire my party basically just paid parking outside the Kia forum but prices are just too high if you’re on a budget

[upper osprey]

I decided to buy the preferred parking. Do you know what's the entrance? I don't see it on the map. Thanks!

[rain iron]

You can get in either through the Prairie Ave or Kareem Ct entrance! I think we went through Prairie Ave.

[upper osprey]

Thanks! 👍

[rain iron]

Actually it was Kareem

[upper osprey]

Oh Ok ! Thanks!

[turbid vigil]

8 days!

[tacit jewel]

Does anyone know what time doors open? If they come on around 9pm (after the opener), how long do you think they’ll play till? Around 11:30-ish?

[light sky]

I think doors open at 6:30? They usually perform for about 2 hours (at least the last few times I’ve seen them)

[rapid elm]

one week holy moly

[lofty swan]

Very exciting!

[haughty furnace]

yeah - pretty much. i mean - if you want me to calculate exactly how long it is - if it will help you, i can do that...tho i'd rather not... i was a dumbass and looked at the setlist for the concert.

rough estimate based on amount of songs only - yeah, about 2 hours, same as usual.

[tacit jewel]

Haha! No spoiler needed but I have a rough idea what they’ll play. I’ve seen them plenty of times.

[haughty furnace]

Cool. Yeah, it's gonna be good. Are you going to any of the Dec shows? Cuz I don't think they will do the alternate songs for us, since they start the tour here. I feel that the start of tours, it's good, but they haven't gotten into the groove of it yet. Not saying it's gonna be bad by any means... but looking forward to when they come around again since I'm only going to two shows.

The setlist is good. I wish I didn't look at it, but I got too excited.

[upper osprey]

Is this a speculative setlist?

[haughty furnace]

no. it's the tour list. I've had it for a while. i can send it to you - but i regret looking at it. I even told my cousin that i'm going with that I recommend she doesn't look at it either. i can dm it to you if you REALLY want it. but trust me, it's gonna be good.

Just know that I regret looking.

[upper osprey]

Sure!!!!! I already listened to the new DM album on the web... I tired to resist but couldn't ..hahahhahah

[tacit jewel]

I have tickets for the first 2 shows in December. But will also be seeing them outside of LA. It’s hard not to see the setlist, with social media, I’m sure eventually we will all find out haha

[rain iron]

My husband wants to wait and be surprised. Lol so guess we won’t be looking! 😂 Either way, whatever they should decide will be amazing!

[haughty furnace]

it will be amazing. I think you made the right choice. it's what i'm suggesting to everyone.

don't look!

[rain iron]

Lol too bad you can’t wipe your memory from looking at the set list 😭😂😂😂

[haughty furnace]

it's okay. it was my own fault. i got so excited, cuz i got it really early. so i looked....

next time i'm gonna tell my friend to not send it to me. maybe just knowing the alternates? Idk anymore... I regret looking - that's all i'm gonna say.

[rapid elm]

Hi! Would you mind DMing me the set list? My mother wants to brush up on the songs lol 😆

she's too funny

[haughty furnace]

i love that both your mom and you are into depeche mode. i never had kids, but all my friends that have, all their kids are also coming with them to the shows. and all the kids are super excited!!

[rapid elm]

she definitely introduced me to her favorite artists/bands 🙂 it'll be my 1st time seeing em. Awww well that's pretty sweet!!!

[haughty furnace]

you will have the BEST time!!!

[tropic hollow]

Hey, if anyone has an extra ticket, please let me know. Could really use something face value or, if you have to spare, a plus one. I've been generous with other bands/tickets in the past and wouldn't ask if a) I didn't love the band, b) I weren't spending money hand over fist moving to California, and c) I hadn't done something similar to help others in the past. You can ask the Brucefunds lady, gave away a $600 to Springsteen on Broadway in 2021

[hoary solar]

every1 talking abt the Sacramento concert is making me so excited for this one !!!

[rapid elm]

same!!

i already made a playlist on spotify based on the setlist lol

[hoary solar]

i’m doing that rn LMAOO

gotta make sure i’m prepared

[rapid elm]

lmaooo xD

for real!

im starting to budget for merch too

[turbid vigil]

Definitely getting a poster, tote bag, and black skull tee

[light sky]

Guys guys guys I’m finally in La and I’m so pumped. My mom and I started our morning by streaming MM it’s amazing

[turbid vigil]

Nice! I hope you enjoy your time there!

[light sky]

Yesssssss I’m sososo pumped for Tuesday

[turbid vigil]

Me too, we all should definitely meet up.

[rapid elm]

A meet up would be cool!

[cinder crescent]

Can’t wait to wear my moms Depeche Mode shirt that she gave me 🫶

[lofty swan]

4 more days! Let's go

[hoary solar]

i’m so indecisive on what i want to wear it’s driving me crazy LMAOO

[versed moon]

You might need a Rain coat lol, forecast is predicting more rain for tuesday! 28th

[lofty swan]

Yup get there early so you don't have to park at sofi you don't want to do that walk in the rain

[cinder crescent]

Literally reasons why I should stay out of school on the day of the concert

Rain.

[merry crag]

Keeping my streak unbroken. I've been to every DM tour stop in Los Angeles since Black Celebration in 1986. Can't wait 'til Tuesday!

[light sky]

Guys I wanna hear before we drown live. I’ve been obsessed

[merry crag]

Same

[light sky]

It’s such a song and the melody 😍

[haughty furnace]

I'm getting there super early. I definitely want to get inside if it's cold and also be one of the first people to buy merch...

[haughty furnace]

That's awesome!! Super cool!! The first DM concerts for me were the 2 violator shows at dodger stadium.

[compact berry]

I’m so excited!!! 2 more days basically!!!

[haughty furnace]

[compact berry]

This will be my first ever DM concert! I’m so BEYOND excited!

I’m a second generation fan thanks to my wonderful dad so I’m so grateful I get to experience a depeche concert with him! 😁😁

[versed moon]

Wow, that's an amazing streak. What tour or specific show would you say has been your fave?

[merry crag]

Impossible to choose one favorite, but one standout is when DM played KROQ’s Acoustic Christmas the first time in 1998. Got to sit on couch in balcony box while watching the band sound check. And Dave said hi to my wife, which she never lets me forget.

[versed moon]

That's awesome! The crowd sounds amazing on the recording from it.

Speaking of KROQ, i haven't tuned in since Kevin and bean show went away. They always hyped up a new DM album /tour when they come around. I miss them 😦

[haughty furnace]

Aww....man... i remember KROQ acoustic christmas!! Those were good times...

[turbid vigil]

Gonna leave from SD around 1. Hopefully the commute isn't bad.

[merry crag]

Yup. The good ol’ days. Getting old sucks in some ways.

[haughty furnace]

yeah - but we got to experience things when it wasn't all corporate. KROQ was truly alternative. The younger people don't.

I don't mind getting older actually. I like who I am...

[haughty furnace]

i very much miss the universal amp tho. that was a great venue. not a bad seat in the house.

[merry crag]

1000%. I have so many great memories of that place. Oh well, no time for nostalgia. Gotta keep moving on and creating new memories.

[lofty swan]

2 more days!

[compact berry]

So excited !

[tropic hollow]

Just curious, has anyone bought StubHub tickets day-of for a show? Do they plummet?

[compact berry]

I’ve talked to some people who have but idk I’ve never trusted it. If your wanting resale I would always refer you to vivid seats so you know what your getting.

I got my tickets months ago from vivid but I know vivid has always been the most reliable for resale

[compact berry]

ONE MORE DAY!!!!!! 🖤🎹

[strange robin]

Last 2 shows band came on around 8:46. Played till 11pm

[turbid vigil]

Ommmmgggggg

[unkempt nexus]

I’ll be there. Heading into town today 🙂

[compact berry]

I’m so excited

[compact berry]

I checked the thing the doors I bet will open at 6 because supposedly the show starts at 7:30 (opening act which is Kelly lee owens), and then they probably don’t come on till about 8:30 at least.

That’s my guess

[lofty swan]

Sounds about right and the weather is going to be nice tomorrow too it will only rain after the concert

[compact berry]

I know!! Super excited

Rain comes the next 2 days

So no rain tomorrow thank god

I’m happy cuz that means my hair won’t go flat 😭😂

[tacit jewel]

What time do doors open? And is it cashless at this venue?

[compact berry]

I would assume 6:00-7:00

You can 100% go on the forums website and look at the forums rules and requirements and everything to prepare!

I know the venue is cashless I think

[lofty swan]

It's cashless

[rapid elm]

cashless for sure; but once doors open, there is a atm inside

but still cashless in there too 😅

[lofty swan]

Lol they have cash to card atms

[indigo drum]

Hi hi! Is there a bar or restaurant near the Forum where people are gathering / pregaming for tomorrows show??

[lofty swan]

The vip room is all I know about.

[compact berry]

I actually heard there food options inside the forum! So lots of ppl will probably be eating inside.

From what I can remember the forum is in kinda an industrial area so it’s not like LA where you have stuff super close by

I’m still trying to figure out if the food options are for vip only or if it’s open to all people

[lofty swan]

Ie the area is shady af

For vip it said there's just drinks

[compact berry]

It definitely is

Since they offer food I would 100% just try to stay at the forum and maybe just do food they have on site

[neon thunder]

Anyone seen pictures of the merchandise they’re selling?

[compact berry]

Yes! I can add them in the tour channel for you to see!

Just did it 🙂

This was from the Sacramento show

This could give u a fair idea of what’s being sold

[neon thunder]

Thanks. The skull shirts look seeet

Sweet

[compact berry]

Ofc!

I also finally found the times for everything!

[neon thunder]

Oh cool. I’m driving from Orange County so it’ll be helpful to plan my drive

[compact berry]

Kia Forum times March 28th Depeche Mode:
Terrace: 5pm
Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7:30pm

I’m driving from the riverside county area 😬 kinda far LOL

I also found all the policy’s aswell

CLEAR BAG POLICY
To help ensure that Guests can enjoy an unforgettable and safe experience, we encourage Guests to travel light. We welcome Guests to bring:

Clear bags that are equal to or smaller than 12 x 6 x 12
Clear plastic freezer bags that are 1 gallon size or smaller
Small clutches / wristlets that are 9 x 6 are permitted and do not need to be clear
Diaper and medical bags accompanied by the Guest using them
All bags are subject to search.

CASHLESS
For the continued health and safety of all Guests and employees, we are cashless. All major credit, debit and mobile payments are accepted throughout the venue. “Cash to Card” conversion kiosks are located within the venue.

Then PREMIUM SEATING
Experience the ultimate night out in a private City National Bank Legends Box! Each box includes:

• Amazing views
• Parking passes
• Light snacks
• A personal in-seat server for your beverage & food purchases

[rapid elm]

https://thekiaforum.com/event/depeche-mode-memento-mori-tour/?cn-reloaded=1

[neon thunder]

I had premium seating for kings of Leon. It was nice to have them bring me food and drinks throughout the show.

[compact berry]

That’s cool

[rapid elm]

Dang its almost like 24 hours til the show! 🤩

[lofty swan]

Yeah that's right!

[neon thunder]

I’m also seeing them in December anyone else? (Seeing the cure in may, first time seeing them and the last of my must see bands from my youth to see)

[rapid elm]

that's cool! so far I'm not for their December dates. I saw the cure I think in 2016? 🤔 or 2013? When they last came to the Hollywood bowl, my godmother gifted me tickets 🎟 to see them with her and it was my 1st time too! Love Robert Smith 🥰

Hope you have a wonderful time in May!! :D!!

[lofty swan]

We're seeing them in dec. Tried getting cure tickets but lucked out

[compact berry]

I wanna see them In December but haven’t gotten tickets 😦

[compact berry]

So excited

[lofty swan]

Staples is the bee knees to see them at there is plenty to do after the concert

[compact berry]

Staples is a pain in the yk what to get into though

So crowded

I’d love to see them there but I went to the Microsoft theater a few years ago for a show and there was one at the staples center at the same time and it was absolutely ridiculous

I was like 30 minutes late for the show cuz we couldn’t get out of traffic

[lofty swan]

That is true I try to show up very early and just do things in downtown

[compact berry]

Gotcha

I’m hoping I could get tickets again for the concert the the forum cuz I love the layout of the venue

[lofty swan]

Agreed it's much newer and better maintained

[compact berry]

Yep

[haughty furnace]

Yes!! Im going on the 12th and 17th!

[neon thunder]

I’m going Dec 10th at the forum again

[lofty swan]

Anyone going to Vegas this week as well?

[compact berry]

Lol I know someone who is but I’m not

I wanna go again in December. I’m gonna tell my parents that’s all I want for Christmas 😂 I wanna see them again so bad cuz I know I’ll 100% miss it

[versed moon]

I bought tickets to December 17th show few days ago because they are really cheap in comparison to the other L.A dates.

Different venue, but comparable seats were almost half the price to what i paid for tomorrow show.

[haughty furnace]

Same. It's why I picked the 17th as well. I prefer the forum cuz it's smaller. But the 17th is a tuesday, so there was more availability.

well, i paid about 80% of the ticket price for the forum show, tho my seats are still good - i won't know exactly if they're comparable until I go. I really hope that they are.

[compact berry]

I would even got to San Diego If I had to lol

[compact berry]

Has anyone bought parking for tomorrow on the website?

It says it 45 bucks but does it get into the 50s after tax and stuff?

[compact berry]

Just ordered parking. It was $51 in total

[turbid vigil]

Let's have a black celebration, tonight. See you all there, Devotees.

[versed moon]

Cant sleep to Excite!

[lofty swan]

Yeah I'm way too hyper lol

[compact berry]

I’m so excited too

I literally can’t either

[lofty swan]

Lol I'll sleep soon enough

Hell of a day ahead of us

[compact berry]

ITS TODAYYYYY 😁🎹🖤

[compact berry]

Anyone going to the mural in LA before they go to the show? I’m thinking about stopping by it

[upper osprey]

I bought the VIP parking when I got my tickets. $60

[compact berry]

Gotchaa

I just got general parking

[haughty furnace]

it was taken down a long time ago now. it was only up for two days

i didn't even see it

[compact berry]

Awww okay

[lofty swan]

2 days? It was up way longer than that more like a month

[opal olive]

So excited! Can I buy parking there?

[compact berry]

Yeah that’s what I’m saying lol

[compact berry]

I would assume yes but call the forum and see?

[opal olive]

Ah, thanks. I’ll do that.

[lofty swan]

Last concert I went to the parking around the forum was prepaid only or preferred.

If u didn't have either u had to park at sofi

[opal olive]

I just called and the lady said I can pay when we get there. I forgot to ask what time the parking lot opens.

[lofty swan]

Should be open pretty early cuz of the vip thing happening

[upper osprey]

Parking & Transportation Prepaid parking is available at the Kia Forum. Secure your parking spot in advance by reserving it here. This will help you save time and guarantee a spot for your vehicle.We encourage guests to consider carpooling, using ride-sharing services, or taking public transportation to our venue. The Kia Forum is easily accessible via the Metro 115 or 212 lines. To find the most convenient public transportation stops and connections to the Kia Forum, please check the latest route maps and schedules on the LA Metro website. Special Offer for Kia Owners: As a bonus, the first ten (10) Kia vehicles to enter through the EV6 Entrance off Kareem Court will receive complimentary VIP parking for the event!

[unkempt nexus]

See you all there for the VIP!

[upper osprey]

Terrace: 5:00PM Doors: 6:30PM Event: 7:30PM

[upper osprey]

See you there!!!

[lofty swan]

Glad to see I'm not the only one insane enough to get vip lol

[opal olive]

Thx

[true summit]

Hope everyone has a blast 💥!!

[compact berry]

I wish I got vip lol

I’m posting my outfit for the show in the tour channel

[hoary solar]

i’m still trying to figure out what i’m wearing 😭

IM SO EXCITED

[cinder crescent]

Omg I can’t believe it’s finally happening

It only seemed like yesterday when I heard that Depeche Mode dropped their Momento Mori Tour

🫶🫶

I hope everyone has a good time

[rapid elm]

Holy moly its happening 😭❤️

[tropic hollow]

Anyone have an extra ticket? I'm happy to pay or buy you a beer. Longtime fan -- since '08 -- hadn't anticipated I'd be in LA today and don't want to deal with resale BS.

[rapid elm]

I left work early to get ready

[cinder crescent]

I skipped school to get ready lol

[rapid elm]

Nice!!

[compact berry]

Omw!

[neon thunder]

I took today and tomorrow off from work so let’s go!!

5 hours to go

[compact berry]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[turbid vigil]

Just beat orange county traffic, enter LA traffic

[upper osprey]

Have fun!!! see you guys at the concert!!! It's going to be a awesome night!!!!

[compact berry]

Ugh I’m stuck in murrieta traffic 🤦🏼‍♀️ but it’s starting to move a bit!

Says I’ll get there at 5:50-5:55

Finally moving thank god

[merry crag]

Leaving soon to pick up my backup for tonight (wife stuck at work, which suuuuuuuucks). Hopefully traffic isn't too awful. I have a lot of driving to do

[ember jackal]

Counting down the seconds!!

[compact berry]

Yesss

[ember jackal]

Does anyone know what merchandise they have at the KIA Forum? I want to know how much cash to bring 😁

There goes my paycheck. haha 💸 💸 💸 💸

[turbid vigil]

Its cashless

Unless you want the bootleg merch outside the gate

[ember jackal]

Oh dang. Thank you for telling me! In that case, I need to find my credit card.

[compact berry]

😂

[ember jackal]

Which is dangerous. haha

[compact berry]

Tshirts are like 50 bucks so make sure you got a good chunk of cash with u

[ember jackal]

The bootleg shirts? tRez said it was cashless.

[turbid vigil]

On your card maybe 😅

Im used to friends NOT having money on their cards

But ya i had no way of paying with cash the last time i went to the forum

[ember jackal]

That's the magic of Credit my friend. 😁

haha

I'm an adult. I can be as careless as I want now. Haha.

[turbid vigil]

Nice!

Just parked!

[ember jackal]

Was the parking easy to find?

[turbid vigil]

Yas!

[compact berry]

Yeah was it? Do you just go into the parking lot and park???

Like they check u for ur ticket for parking and u just pick a spot ?

[turbid vigil]

They have people guiding you

[compact berry]

Oh good

[turbid vigil]

After you show them your parking pass

[compact berry]

Awesome

I’m on the 91 fwy rn! I got an hour and 20 some mins left!

I’ll get there around 5:57-6:00 so good timing for when everything starts opening up

[light sky]

I’m in the valley and will leave around 5 lol good luck to me

[compact berry]

Damn

[turbid vigil]

You know youre in the right parking when people are selling you bootlegs right when you park LOL

[compact berry]

😂😂😂😂

When you get up there could u let us know where the merch is?

Idk if it’s inside or outside or what

[turbid vigil]

Im wearing this in case yall wanna meet

[compact berry]

Omg the mural is still up???

When you get up there could u let us know where the merch is?

[turbid vigil]

Oh no no no this when they just finished painting it

[compact berry]

Oh gotcha

I’m hoping they have my size still in the merch 😬🤞🏻

[turbid vigil]

There are merch areas right above the upward stairway

[ember jackal]

I'm so jealous you got a picture with the mural! When I was going to go people said it was already gone! 😢

[compact berry]

Inside?

Any stands outside?

[turbid vigil]

Outside

[compact berry]

Gotcha

[turbid vigil]

I think theres one inside as well

[compact berry]

Are prices the 50 bucks and over still?

Are the posters still like 50 dollars 💀

[turbid vigil]

Yup

[compact berry]

Poster too 😳

[ember jackal]

Oh wow. Inflation has made a fool of us all. 😦

[compact berry]

Damn

[turbid vigil]

I know! Like i thought they would keep it up at least when the album finally released

[compact berry]

Are they selling any of the cds or that or just merch

[ember jackal]

Or at the very least to when they released the mural video.

[turbid vigil]

Im at the sizzlers across the street. Lots of DM fans here

[compact berry]

LOL

[ember jackal]

@turbid vigil Is our man on the inside.

[compact berry]

That’s iconic

[turbid vigil]

I need Personal Pizza steak

[compact berry]

😂

Does anyone know about the food places actually inside the forum?

I heard they have that but idk where at inside

Cuz me and my parents need to eat still lol

[turbid vigil]

Trust me you'll know where lol

[compact berry]

But there is stuff inside the forum tho

Cuz they said on the site there’s food but idk if it’s inside or outside or what 😂💀

[neon thunder]

Outside is pinks hot dogs

[compact berry]

There’s like 3 other ones too

[neon thunder]

Tried adding my t shirt for the night but it won’t let me

[compact berry]

38 mins till I’m there!!

So excited

[hoary solar]

omg is any1 at martin’s rn?? it’s a restaurant close to the venue and there’s so many DM ppl here LOL

[compact berry]

That’s awesome

I’m getting McDonald’s BAHAHAH

I’m down the street

[hoary solar]

LMAOO that’s so valid

i’m totally gonna recreate that picture 💀💀

[true summit]

If anyone has a stream post it lol pictures !!

[lofty swan]

Listening to them warn up lol

[rapid elm]

Omg that's amazing!!! Yes yes!

My mom and I and her friends got vip club 😭😭😭

This is surreal

[rapid elm]

We usually go to Rallys afterward to munch on fries on the way home lmao

[ember jackal]

Oh man. I want so many things!!

[rapid elm]

I low-key love the poster but I don't have any space at home to hang it

😭😭

[rapid elm]

Are you here now or? Jw

[turbid vigil]

Im walking around the arena

[rapid elm]

Within the terrace area you mean?

[turbid vigil]

Yup

[rapid elm]

Oh! Would you like to meet?:D

[turbid vigil]

Sure!

[rapid elm]

I'm by like the area where everyone is sitting lol

Close to viewing Sofi Stadium

I would share a picture but I don't have that capability atm xD dammit lol

[turbid vigil]

You do on here i think

[rapid elm]

The plus sign is faint /:

Unless I dm you? 😅 just want to ask of course first

[turbid vigil]

Sure

Im near the wall with WIME lyrics

[rapid elm]

Is that by front entrance side?

[ember jackal]

Traffic is CRAZY. Going to get there with only minutes to spare. 😶

[lofty swan]

Dm goes on at 8 45 ish

[ember jackal]

Oh cool! I didn't even check who the opener was

845 seems a bit late though. No? That's over an hour after the starting time

[lofty swan]

7 30 is the opening band they are on for an hour

And ppl have said the last 2 shows it's when they started

[tropic hollow]

So event starts like 8?

Oh got it thanks!

Who’s the opener?

[compact berry]

I’m here !!!

I literally saw u

[turbid vigil]

Wait what lol

Where?

Come say hi!

[true summit]

Kelley Owens ! She’s bad ass

[cinder crescent]

I saw some bootleg and it looked better than the official

It was kinda far out

It’s where by that McDonald’s and the sizzler is at

[turbid vigil]

Oh ya i saw!

[neon thunder]

Just dropped $300 on merchandise 🤪😂😂

[cinder crescent]

I was hoping that I would take the day off tmr but I have a project that takes 3-4 days 😮‍💨

[cinder crescent]

Damnn

If only I had money but I got no job

[compact berry]

I’m inside already:,)

[neon thunder]

Inside too but in line for food. 🤪

[cinder crescent]

I’m at the sizzler rn lol

[turbid vigil]

Uggghhhhh IM SO EXCITED

[cinder crescent]

Bro me too

It’s my first time going

[turbid vigil]

Me too!

[cinder crescent]

AND It’s the same age my mom went to Kia forum 30 years ago

To go see Depeche Mode

[turbid vigil]

That's awesome

[cinder crescent]

So glad my parents showed me Depeche Mode 🙏🙏

Fr it is

[turbid vigil]

I brought my family this is their first concert

[cinder crescent]

Gonna go in December as well

For Kia forum and crypto

[turbid vigil]

Ya im seeing them 3 times in December

[ember jackal]

3 times?! I couldn't even get one pair of tickets without the scalpers jacking up the prices!!

[cinder crescent]

Fr bro

[compact berry]

Just got in my seat!

[cinder crescent]

I literally didn’t like believe it at first when my parents told me that they got two more shows

[compact berry]

Woww

[turbid vigil]

Broke Mode

[true summit]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsVYVwCWAAEmQc6.jpg

Y’all better have streams lol 😂

[turbid vigil]

My phone has TERRIBLE audio

Its pretty old

[ember jackal]

Looks like forum parking is full.

It's off-site parking for us then. 😢

[neon thunder]

Let’s get the opening act going and get dm on stage

[neon thunder]

Better off. $55 for forum parking. It was nuts

[ember jackal]

Who pre purchased parking? I never saw the option for that.

That's too much. I thought it was 40

[turbid vigil]

I bought a resale parking tick. Dont remember how much

[neon thunder]

I got an email today about purchasing parking or you can go to the forum website under parking

[ember jackal]

Paid the 55bat SoFi

[cinder crescent]

Never knew that was a thing

[rapid elm]

I'm in the kia club and saw their cake o:<

Wish I can post

Posted in #🎟┃tour-channel

[compact berry]

👍🏻

[cinder crescent]

Gonna get merch rn

[ember jackal]

Glad I'm not the only late person. Looks half of the stadium is outside,😁

[rapid elm]

Aww!

glad you made it on time though :D!

It's almost timeee

[light sky]

Ummm Kelly Lee owens is effing amazing

[cinder crescent]

I can see why DM picked her out

[light sky]

Section 102 is partying rn

[turbid vigil]

That was SO good

[compact berry]

I wasn’t much of a fan of her lol it was really loud for me 😂

But the music was interesting

[light sky]

Guys I wish I could afford hublot

[cinder crescent]

Yeah the last song was a little loud for my liking idk

Why do I have a feeling they might take off that curtain in the back of the stage?

[hoary solar]

i’m p sure it’s a huge LED screen but idk for sure

[cinder crescent]

I hope so

[hoary solar]

hoping it is 🤞🏽

[cinder crescent]

It would be hella cool

[marsh stream]

Ow owwwww

[ember jackal]

What are the locations of the merch booths? I only came across one inside and it was packed!

[rain iron]

Ofc

[neon thunder]

5 more minutes till the show if the timeline lines up from previous shows

[true summit]

Oooo

[light sky]

Wooooooo

Guys it’s 847 pls

[turbid hatch]

Is everyone reading this at the concert?

I'm not 😦

[true summit]

??

[rapid elm]

There's maybe 2 inside the forum

And perhaps 3-4 in terrace plus the main one that's outside at check in with security

Sorry for a late reply 😅

[ember jackal]

Thank you, it helped. I had to go to 4 different ones to find the hoodie I wanted. The beanie was sold out everywhere though 😞

What an amazing show!!! I'm so glad I came.

[rapid elm]

Safe travels home everyone! 💕✨️

[compact berry]

Does anyone know where the k rock truck is

Nevermind lol

Loved the show it was amazing!

[light sky]

Guys guys it was amazing

[cinder crescent]

I’m gonna be nonstop talking about it at school and be so annoying

I love me !!!

[light sky]

I love you too and I love me too and I’m so happy and just it was so perfect. I fly back home tomorrow and god I’m so happy

[neon thunder]

Is it December yet?

[light sky]

I need it to be October. I’ve got floor tix for the Boston show

I love him and miss him

[compact berry]

It was awesome! The song selection was incredible, the sound was phenomenal, Dave and Martin sounded incredible, totally a fun night!!! Absolutely loved this experience and I’m so happy I got to see them live with my parents!! We danced, screamed, and cried, and just had a blast!!

[neon thunder]

I’m glad I didn’t know the setlist. Great surprises. I lost it when fletch and world in my eyes came up. I love this band so much and seeing them without him was hard.

[plucky pine]

It was so good!!! Also the encore was so long

[compact berry]

It was awesome that it was long!!

[merry crag]

Really enjoyed tonight’s setlist. Best DM show in a long while.

[compact berry]

ABSOLUTELY

[cinder crescent]

Literally the best show ever for a first timer for Depeche Mode I swear

[cursive bear]

Show was great. Was hoping for more classics but great mix of tunes

[plucky pine]

what did you want?

[merry crag]

As we were waiting to exit the parking lot, my cousin and I were discussing the seemingly impossible task of this band putting together a tour setlist

[hoary bear]

OK, so here it goes a very weird question but I have to ask....

Whoever was in all shows so far and got posters....

Anyone got a Sacramento o San Jose poster numbered?

The one last night was a different paper and numbered. So either there were numbered and unnumbered ones in Sacramento and San Jose and I didn't see them and got the regular ones or they just did it for Los Angeles?

Also, there are Lithographs on the online store and they are supposed to be limited edition, do you think those are different from the ones at the shows?

Sacramento looks like it has a different design, the one at the venue was with the chairs and Martin and Dave sitting there but the one online is just the chairs and the table empty.

I'm sooo confused.... anyone any clue?

[neon thunder]

I got the poster last night let me check if it's numbered

It's not numbered but it's heavy stock paper

[ember jackal]

Still riding the figurative high from last night's show. Been humming DM songs to myself all day at work. 😊

It's unfortunate I couldn't get tickets for their December show. Even with presale codes. All the good seats were taken then marked up instantly by resellers

[cursive bear]

Black Celebration, But Not Tonight, Somebody, Dreaming of Me, etc. Could have skipped most everything after Violator except Walking in my shoes, It’s no good and the new track

Tracks were mostly Violator & later which are fine but prefer the earlier tracks

[hoary bear]

Wow, mine from last night it's numbered.... sorta strange!

[upper osprey]

Show was great last night!!! Amazing ! I did notice that the live version of "Speak to Me" did not sound as good as the CD.. did anyone notice that?

Dave did seem a bit out of breath on "Wrong"

[neon thunder]

You go the red skull right? Honestly that's the best design. Where's the number located?

[weak berry]

I was just excited to hear “Speak To Me” live because I knew the ending would really coming through live.

[opal olive]

It was magic. I took my son and it was his first concert. I sang loudly and danced to every song. Luckily, the speakers were so loud you couldn’t hear me in our recordings. All were on their feet the entire time, except for the ballads. My favorite part is always Never Let Me Down. Dave is right, the wave never gets old.

[hoary bear]

Yeah. The skull one the best one so far. And that was the numbered one

[neon thunder]

I got that one but I didn't see a number on mine

[compact berry]

I got the shirt with them on it and the dates on the back! I love the classic tour tshirt designs like that.

[haughty furnace]

I bought the tour shirt with the skull and the american dates on the back, is that the one you're talking about? or the RED shirt that has a skull on it? I believe the back of that was is blank. Cuz i was interested in that one too. but i really wanted the tour dates... so i didn't get it

[marsh stream]

I was originally in Section 1, row 14, but I managed to sneak up to section F, row 2. About 80% of the way through, the real seat owners came by for their seats!

Grateful that I was able to steal them for so long, but also so weird that they came in 80% of the way through.

[compact berry]

That’s super cool!!

[neon thunder]

I got the the red shirt with the skull no dates just DM on the back

And the trucker hat too with the skull. I really think this is one of the best logo they used

[haughty furnace]

Yeah...you're right! I just knew it didn't have the tour cities on the back.

But next show, I do want to get the grey hoodie. And maybe the beanie. Cuz I have a tiny head, so most hats just look ridiculous on me.

That red skull shirt is really nice too. Now that I got my three items with tour dates, I can get other stuff in December....

[neon thunder]

I got beanie and the white hoodie with the angel wings. The wing has a nice soft texture

Depeche mode written on the left sleeve

[light sky]

I got the grey hoodie for my husband and my mom. It’s super comfy! I also got the white T-shirt with the skull for the husband and he loves it. I got the black T-shirt with the red skull for myself. And the tote. That was an expensive day for me lol

[turbid vigil]

Mine was numbered 165

Also hello everyone, had a lot of resting up to do lol. What a fun night.

[compact berry]

Yesss

I wanted to get one of the posters so bad but they were so expensive

I decided I was gonna just get it when they do it online and print it myself 😂

[ember jackal]

Anyone else get covid? No? Just me? haha

[turbid vigil]

Oh shit really?

[ember jackal]

Haha. Yeah.

[turbid vigil]

That's crazy

[ember jackal]

I took a calculated risk. But I'm bad at math sooooo...

[turbid vigil]

More like witchcraft

Um, brb, little earthquake happening

[ember jackal]

Are you in LA? Are you sure it's not just the wind. The sounds I'm hearing from the outside are kinda crazy

[turbid vigil]

Nah in San Diego

It's done. Phew. Didnt you guys have a tornado?

[ember jackal]

Yeah a few days ago. It was kind of near where I used to work. I was like, hey I know that street. haha

You weren't lying San Diego just had a 4.5 earthquake 4 minutes ago

California is crazy. haha

[turbid vigil]

Cali is crazy whiah

LOL

[ember jackal]

haha

[turbid vigil]

but more importantly, how do you think you contacted covid?

[ember jackal]

Thousands of people packed into a stadium belting their hearts out without masks might have had something to do with it. But who knows I'm not a scientist.

My partner didn't get it though, which was a relief. But also, why was I the only lucky one?! haha

[turbid vigil]

Lol true true

That's a bummer though I'm sorry

[ember jackal]

But a drunk lady sitting next to him did spill red wine on his white shoes. so...

[turbid vigil]

NO

[ember jackal]

Thank you. It sucks. This was my first time getting covid. I avoided it for 3 years so it was only a matter of time.

a Question of Time, if you will

[ember jackal]

YES. and not only once, but TWICE. The second time she got my pant leg. She was having fun

[turbid vigil]

Too much apparently. Hopefully you can get the stains out, but red on white? Good luck. I haven't "officially" gotten covid yet but i was terribly ill with symptoms the month before it really started to spread and it's not something i want to experience ever again. Seems like my bestfriends have gotten it multiple times 😐

[ember jackal]

Yeah, I was doing a virtual visit with my doctor to get covid medications and she said she has gotten it TWO TIMES so far this year.

[turbid vigil]

With all these variants going about we're definitely not out of the woods yet.

What are your symptoms?

[ember jackal]

A little of everything. There is a little extra effort when it comes to breathing. Mostly a pretty bad headache and sinus issues. My skin hurts, which is weird. Oh and I bit into an onion to see if could taste it... I could not. haha

I'm lucky I'm, like, quadruple vaxxed. Otherwise it would have been much worse.

https://tenor.com/view/nick-offerman-raw-onion-gif-9285386

[turbid vigil]

Ugh that sucks, i hope you get better soon. What really helped for me was ginger tea.

[ember jackal]

Thank you. I have some fresh ginger, I think I just might do that.

[rapid elm]

oh no i hope you get well soon!

i got covid for the 2nd time right before the concert....i was afraid i wasnt gonna be well in time but thankfully i was q.q

it sucked cos i got pink eye xD this was like st pattys day/ up til the 23rd i was literally fine with a normal looking eye

i did wear a mask indoors so it wasnt too bad, just hella hot until the air kicked in near the end

[ember jackal]

Oh no! I was concerned with getting it before the concert. I avoided my family and friends just in case. haha.

I didn't want to miss the concert.

[rapid elm]

concerts > my own health XD

[ember jackal]

Depeche Mode > own health

haha

[rapid elm]

yesss

[hoary bear]

No, were were talking about the poster 🙂

[haughty furnace]

Oh.... oops!

[haughty furnace]

i didn't even know there were numbers on the posters! I was just sad they didn't have programs... GEEZ - now I gotta buy a poster too. Do you know how many posters for each show? Like they're limited XXX/XXX right?

actually, nevermind. i have two posters already that are really rare that i haven't even framed from 2007...

[hoary bear]

550 in Los Angeles and 300 in Las Vegas

[compact berry]

I think I follow u on insta 😂😂😂

being_boring_again? Ur related to Grace!!

😂😂😂

[haughty furnace]

Yeah!!! Grace and I are cousins!!

[haughty furnace]

yeah, we are already following each other on instagram! 🤣 Are you Grace's friend that had the floor seats? We were supposed to be in section B orginally, but those tix fell through and we got the closer side stage seats instead. So it was lucky. Cuz if you know how short Grace is - i'm not much taller. I posted a photo (maybe two? idk remember) in the "photograph of you" channel.

[compact berry]

LOL I had seats in the upper bowl!

[haughty furnace]

it's cool that you were there tho!

OH!!! yeah - she was trying to see where you were, but the lights and stuff above the stage was blocking your section!!! @compact berry

[compact berry]

Hahahaha yes!

[haughty furnace]

well, nice to meet you!! I'm Peggy (duh...)

[compact berry]

Nice to meet u too!

[neon thunder]

Crazy that they didn't turn the ac in until the encore. It was so f'ing hot in there

[neon thunder]

Just posted the poster on the main tour page

[compact berry]

Dude they did??? It was hot as hell in my section the entire time 😭😭

[upper osprey]

Did anyone get invited to the KIA lounge..? It was really nice! It was free with the white wristband.

I got back from Vegas and the show was super awesome!!! The crowd, the energy and the performance. I went to the KIA concert but Vegas show was a crazy atmosphere. Glad I went!!!!

[merry crag]

Most bands want to play L.A. because it's a ginormous market; a huge money-making opportunity. But crowd-wise? L.A. is full of people far too worried about looking cool, so most large concerts here are just a bunch of self-conscious people standing around.

[rapid elm]

My mom and I were invited to the kia club :D!

[upper osprey]

The cake was cool.

[compact berry]

I can 100% agree with this. I dressed cool and looked very 80s depeche but I didn’t act full of myself and like self absorbed. I was confident and just felt good but I didn’t like over do it and make it like everyone had to know. So many of the people around me where to worried about how they looked or when they could go and get a drink, or getting videos, Like people Depeche Mode is on the stage I don’t think a beer and videos are important just be in the moment!! 😂

Before the show my dad went and got my mom and him and I sodas and we put them on the ground so we can dance and what not and the lady next to me decided to go get another drink IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW and she left the other direction then came back in the row in our direction and completely stepped on our cups and crushed them everywhere and before that the row infront of me spilled beer on the ground and it got into our side. So long story short I was stepping on Sierra Mist and beer THE ENTIRE TIME 😂😂😂😂 I almost slipped like twice

But the show non the less was still amazing even tho dumb things happened I could care less 😂