Hi there Having been to the Brisbane show last week, I would say don't take her. It was by far the loudest show I have ever been to, you could feel the vibrations in the air! We were a fair way from the stage too. Ear muffs would help but I think the sound would still get through and be pretty overwhelming for a young child. We saw a mum with her 2 kids around age 4 and 7 there, not quite sure how they were going to cope!
ETA - it was an awesome show!!! It will be worth paying for a professional sitter so you can go and enjoy it without having to worry about your daughter
Thanks girls. The professional sitters have availability but I must say, I'm a bit freaked out about leaving DD with a stranger for the first time. Oh why do I get myself into these pickles???
I'm definitely going to the concert but I just need to work out the sitter. Will I get over the 'stranger' factor enough to enjoy myself?
PS: 2girls - it sounds great! What time did U2 start and who was the support band(s)? It says the gates open at 4.30pm but we're not going that early, no way!
Could you ask one of the girls from Mothers Group to babysit? I always forget about the MG girls when I am looking for a sitter. A few have said they would be happy to do it as their hubby can look after their own kids and they are happy to look after mine and then your little girl at least knows them.
Jay-Z and his band were the support group. Have to admit that we didn't see much of his set, but what we heard was pretty good. We got there about 7.15, but we had seats, didn't need to race for a prime general admission spot! U2 came on about 8.20pm but it may be different for you - our show was at Suncorp Stadium which has noise restrictions so that it must be finished by 10.30pm.
See if you can find out the times from the venue - if you could get DD into bed before the sitter came then race over there, might make you more comfortable???
Thanks again for you suggestions girls. It looks like my SIL's sister and her hubby (practically another aunty and uncle to DD) will be able to watch her. Just waiting to hear back from them to confirm it. If not, I'll book a sitter from the agency. Yay!
One of the girls from MG actually offered to watch DD but, I know it's stupid, I really don't want to put her out. I know she offered and we actually get along really well but I'm just one of those people that worry about making others lives difficult. It's an annoying trait and I really need to stop doing it!
2girls - that's great to hear! I wouldn't mind seeing Jay-Z but it's no big deal if we miss out as like you, we have seats and don't need to rush. Subi has noise restrictions too so most concerts there are finished by 10.30pm. I think we'll aim to be there around 7.30ish so that way I should be able to put DD to bed and hopefully her damn teeth won't give her too much grief.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
Having been to the Brisbane show last week, I would say don't take her. It was by far the loudest show I have ever been to, you could feel the vibrations in the air! We were a fair way from the stage too. Ear muffs would help but I think the sound would still get through and be pretty overwhelming for a young child. We saw a mum with her 2 kids around age 4 and 7 there, not quite sure how they were going to cope!
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