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Braga - Estádio Municipal (PT), 10.05.2009 *pre-show*

The Show

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Guano Apes will play their first reunion gig at Enterro da Gata on Sunday, 10th may 2009. Guano Bat

Enterro da Gata is an one week students festival held in the Estádio Municipal, Braga.

Guano Apes are headliner this evening and will start their concert right after midnight at 0:30.
Doors will be opened at 22:00. The first act begins its show at 22:30.

About 10.000 - 15.000 people are expected to attend the show.

Ticket Info

Ticket prices:
9 € - for students
12 € - normal price

Tickets are available at the venue entrance or can be purchased from the FNAC music stores in Portugal.

Location

Estádio Municipal is a modern football stadium in Braga built for the Euro 2004. It's located in the north of the city, 2 km away from the train station. Link

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Braga is in the North of Portugal:

It's 56 km away from Porto and 366 km away from the capital Lisbon.

Travel Info

By plane:

The closest airport to Braga is Porto. For a list of Airlines flying to Porto and their destinations check this link.
From the airport there's a metro connection (time: 33 minutes / price: 1,35 €) to the city center (Airport » Porto Campanhã) and then you just need to get a train to Braga (time: 1 hour / price: 2,15 €).

Further Airports are Lisbon (~4 hours), Vigo (~3 hours) and Santiago de Compostela (~5 hours).

By train:

You can search connections with Portuguese railway at www.cp.pt.
The first train (in the morning after the concert) from Braga back to Porto departs at 4:36 and arrives at 5:35.

By bus:

There will be a shuttle bus service between University Minho and Estádio Municipal. Time schedule will be provided soon.

Accommodations

Hotel Carandá *** 46 €/night
Ibis *** 45 €/night
Bracara Augusta **** 83€/night
Hotel do Lago *** 40€/night

Things you should know

Braga has got a population of 175.000
Guano Apes never played in Braga before, but 2002 they already played at the Student Academic Festival in Porto, Coimbra, Faro and Lisbon. And 2004 just in Faro.
Queima das fitas (sometimes with other names as "Enterro da Gata", or just "Enterro"), are students parties, in various cities where there's a college or a university, that lasts for a entire week and it's generally made in big outdoor parks.
The festival is promoted by the Students Assocation of University Minho

for further information please check the confirmation-thread Guano Bat

Thread-Link: braga.apescommunity.com

Credits to the promoter and andrewoak

04-17-2009 21:37

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Guano Apes playing in Braga(Portugal)

10th of May , Guano Apes are coming to Portugal , to "Queima das Fitas" in Braga .

http://www.aaum.pt/news/pt/enterro-da-gata-091

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04-17-2009 21:37

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10th May?

OH
MY
GOD

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THATS IN 23 DAYS

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04-17-2009 21:57

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you MUST be kidding!!!!!!

no, seriously!!!!!!

like in.. haha....?!

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04-17-2009 22:13

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Just received a phone call confirming the same!
23 days!

(Bulgaria huh....we are crazy)

04-17-2009 22:17

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what????

I want a second Dutch date now!!!

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04-17-2009 22:19

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ok... ok. Wait a minute. Ok. 10th May? ok, ok: 10th May^^ hehe, hehehe. 10th May?? 10th May????

wuwuwuwu! I think im losing my mind right now

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04-17-2009 22:23

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I don't believe! Between Braga and Porto is very short distance!!! It can't be truth...

04-17-2009 22:57

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well at least that's no reason since Szene Open Air and Lumnezia are also very close to each other :/

but still.... that's nothing but WEIRD
i was really looking forward to Sofia, as it is a club gig... we booked the flights and stuff... and now... this stadium Concert (capacity 40.000 people!!!!!) should be the first one Frown

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04-17-2009 23:04

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Nah, its not the first.....theyre playing a low key club date...in the UK !
**joke**

But seriously, even IF this is the first gig, i reckon Sofia will be 100x better!

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04-17-2009 23:21

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I don't understand why a festival has to have such a f*cking stupid name. I won't go there and give my money to people that seem to find it funny to call their festival "Funeral of a cat"! Mad

i'll wait till the damn last minute if that one will really be the first one... if it's not, i won't go. I certainly won't go Mad

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04-18-2009 00:14

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I find it rather an amusing name *g*
But it has its history, and what i can say thanks to google is that the "cat" represents an unwanted school.

So its more a burial of a school... and we all love that, dont we? Big Grin

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04-18-2009 00:20

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RE: Guano Apes playing in Braga(Portugal)

quote:

Originally posted by ELousada
10th of May , Guano Apes are coming to Portugal , to "Queima das Fitas" in Braga .

i don't get it at all... which festival is it actually, "Queima das Fitas" or "Enterro da Gata"? Seem to be two different ones..?
Can any Portuguese fan please translate a few things so that we have more information? Please Frown

@Jasi .. i still find it disgusting. i know you don't like cats but even apart from that it's stupid :-(

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04-18-2009 01:00

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It's easy, Queima das fitas is a university festival, like a festival which reason it's to celebrate the ending of the term, and for those who are in the last year, it has even more meaning. There are many Queima das fitas in Portugal, but the better ones are in Coimbra, Porto and Braga. Coimbra and Porto, the festival has the same name, Queima das Fitas, in Braga has a different name, Enterro da gata, but some people refer to any type of this festivals as the same, Queima das Fitas.

And Enterro da Gata means The funeral of the school insuccess

04-18-2009 01:24

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If this shit is true, I moght actually attend it!
My Flight leaves on 4.May and has a connection via Frankfurt - All I have to do is extend it in a week (or a little more)
It's gonna be quit expensive, but It's doable, just have to make sure it's happening.
And Pezi - you better be there! Tongue

My Babylon says that:
"The Queima das Fitas (Portuguese for Burning of the Ribbons) is a traditional festivity of the students of some Portuguese universities, organized originally by the students of the University of Coimbra"

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04-18-2009 01:53

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"Queima das fitas" (sometimes with other names as "Enterro da Gata", ou just "Enterro"), are students parties, in various cities where there's a college or a university, that lasts for a entire week and it's generally made in big outdoor parks. Each year they bring two or three international names (that are not too much expensive to book), in order to bring some public there. But the vast majority of people who attend "Queima" are students that don't ever bother about what the bands are playing, as long as there's alchool (and believe me, there's ALWAYS alchool! lol). For example: the day that usually brings more people is the "cheesy day", where artists of questionable taste are playing. They just want to have fun, celebrate and get drunk.

If you are with too many expectations about this gig for being the first Guano Apes will play, just loose them. You might have fun, Guano Apes might give a good show, but it's not a concert aimed for the fans, at all.

Any questions, just ask.

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04-18-2009 02:11

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quote:

Originally posted by shuki
My Babylon says that:
"The Queima das Fitas (Portuguese for Burning of the Ribbons) is a traditional festivity of the students of some Portuguese universities, organized originally by the students of the University of Coimbra"

Ah yes its like part of the series of shows they did back in 2002 which they called "Student Academic Festivals". I wonder if this will be the only one they do?!? (Lol now wouldnt that ruffle some feathers)

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04-18-2009 11:04

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quote:

Originally posted by Simon_UK

quote:

You are right Simon. It's the same thing as when they played in 2002. Usually International bands play in at least 2 festivals (it's logistically more viable for the organisation).

This is actually a hard one for me as my contract in Budapest ends on May 9th ... I was thinking about returning on the 11th but now I have no idea what to do.

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04-18-2009 11:25

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For those who are planning to attend to this one:

Closest Airport: Porto, Portugal (& then train to Braga - 2€)
Other Airports: http://vamosparaespanha.com.br/mapa_aeroportos_espanha.gif (all from Salamanca and up) + bus/train to Porto/Braga

Tickets: are prob 15€ or less (1 day)
Camping: No camping available

NOTE: International Bands usually play in 2 or more "Queimas" accross the country. GA might play in Porto or Coimbra (both before Braga) or might not play anywhere else.
You are advised to wait a few more days for some more confirmations.

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04-18-2009 13:11

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I can talk just for myself, but besides all that general indiference on concerts on "Queima das Fitas" i thought the concerts in 2002 were pretty good...
Of course they're not so intimate as in a closed space, but cmon, Guano have lots and lots of fans here and the concerts never are that bad as you all are expecting!

(Pezi, don't be mad, just come Big Grin

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P.S. - And yeah, crossing my fingers to Porto and Coimbra!

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04-18-2009 13:28

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Dia 9 - Pedro Abrunhosa, Deolinda
Dia 10 - Guano Apes, peixe : avião
Dia 11 - Wraygunn
Dia 12 - Da Weasel
Dia 13 - …
Dia 14 - Rui Veloso, Per7ume
Dia 15 - Xutos & Pontapés, Banda vencedora do UMplugged

I think this is the official line-up for 2009 (incomplete)

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04-18-2009 13:37

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We are so disappointed Frown

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04-18-2009 18:23

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quote:

Originally posted by moreira
We are so disappointed Frown

Why? Just because Sofia is not the 1st date now?

Not only is Bulgaria lucky to get a show,but, i honestly think it will still be the best show.
I mean, no disrespect to Portugal, but the feedback ive seen in forum from the BG people is fantastic. Theres a new level of excitement generated. I'm expecting big things from the gig in Sofia.

Be happy..... Its still gonna rock!

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04-18-2009 18:32

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quote:

Originally posted by moreira
We are so disappointed Frown

I honestly don't get it...

I'll (and a few more) still go abroad to Bulgaria to see them, right?

You guys will have the first ever Apes gig there!

Shouldn't we just be "grateful" for more concerts?

04-18-2009 18:36

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haha i'm just kidding, relax Smile

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quote:

Originally posted by moreira
haha i'm just kidding, relax Smile

Ahhh, cool!

04-18-2009 22:24

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Crazy

Too late to try organize any cheap tickets or make free time... See you in Sofia Roll Eyes

04-18-2009 23:05

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yeah...it's too late...but ok...WE'LL ROCK IN SOFIA!!! Big Grin

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04-20-2009 18:28

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flights booked Big Grin

i'll be on this one!

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04-20-2009 20:02

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I'll be there!

this year is the tenth anniversary of Paredes de Coura 99 where Guano Apes headlined the festival and stormed the place.

it inspired me to go to festivals and from that year on I went to lots of festivals in Portugal with the last one I've been being Oeiras Alive 2008.

Guano Apes performance that night was really awesome with 30 000 people jumping and singing the entire concert.

I really miss them and since I live in Braga and study at the University of Minho I can't afford to miss their comeback.

If anyone wants to come over here, I'm available to help with anything needed.

Hopefully I'll post pictures and videos of the concert.

Best Regards

PS: University of Minho website (english): http://www.uminho.pt/Default.aspx?lang=en-US
University of Minho Students Association (organizer of the event - PORTUGUESE ONLY) : www.aaum.pt

04-22-2009 23:35

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guys

here's the hole truth, from a portuguese fan

In Portugal, almost at the end of the School year every university/ college has it's ou festival, which is tradionally called "Queima das Fitas" or "Burning of the Ribbons" in english... It started in Coimbra, the Oldest University in Portugal, and then started bo be held also by the new universities that were founded all over the country. Nevertheless, in Braga, in the mid 1800's there was a similar festivity, held by the high school students (there was no university there until the late 1970's) that was called "enterro da gata" ( funeral /burrial of the cat). The cat here does not represente the animal itself but the lack os sucsess in school. When the University was built in Braga, the festival passed it's name from "Queima das fitas" to "Enterro da gata" after a few years as a homage to the high school students that more than a century ago held the festivities, sometimes with great dificulty, against the government, for exemple...

To those who say that the students don't bother with the bands that go there, that is not true. In fact, last year we had some amazing concerts in Braga (James, for example) and the crowd was magnificent, it was full and averybody sang allong with the band. There is a lot, of alcohol, it's true, but people still enjoy the concerts and the real atack to the beer and other trully delicous alcoholic stuff only stars after the shows.

About the cheesy day, it's the day that brings more people because there is a parade before, in which everybody participates, so, once they're in town, they go to the shows. In that day, people really just go there for the boose, but in the other day you're able to year some really good band and really good music...

If you could get to Braga and watch the show i'm sure you would love. There is a great athmosphere, portuguese people are very nice, you'll watch great shows and have the time of you're life. You also would get to know a beatiful city.

So try to book a flight to oporto (there are many low-cos flights arriving there), then it's 2 € by train to braga and a suprisingly cheap 11/12€ ticket to the show (2 bands, and dj's after)

Also, if you're a university student bring you're card and you might be able to get a discount...

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04-23-2009 01:09

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well, if you do come to braga, here are some hotels:

http://www.hotelcaranda.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...n_Portugal.html

http://www.hoteisbomjesus.pt/

Information About Braga:

Train Porto - Braga : 2,15€ (about one hour trip)

To the stadium: (free bus from the university all night long)

The city: http://www.golisbon.com/portugal/cities/braga.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braga

Come and visit the two most beatiful cities in Northen Portugal : Porto and Braga!

04-23-2009 01:22

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thanx alot andrewoak for bringing up so much information! This is gonna be a great help!!

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quote:

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If you could get to Braga and watch the show i'm sure you would love. There is a great athmosphere, portuguese people are very nice

oh yeah, i'm sure they know that part Big Grin

btw, andrewoak, any idea how many people usually atend Braga's Enterro?

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04-23-2009 09:28

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well, it depend's on the day, maybe 15,000 people

04-23-2009 10:57

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:o 15? :o woah, that's a lot more than I expected.

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04-23-2009 12:28

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in the guano apes day i belive it can get to that....

the university has 16,000 students, not all of them go, but then you have to add the high school students and the students for other universities...

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04-23-2009 13:00

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RE: Guano Apes playing in Braga(Portugal)

Someone knows if it is necessary to have tickets for the show of Guano Apes in theenterro de gata 09 and if it needs where they can be bought?

answer me in my mail please..

daka_koplovich7@hotmail.com

04-23-2009 16:40

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point 1. you could have easily just replied to the main topic.
point 2. this is a forum; if you want a reply, just read it on the board.
point 3. if you're gonna open a new topic, at least name it properly like "tickets for enterro da gata, pt"; "tickets" is totally random as the Apes are playing dozens of gigs.

now, replying to your question: you have to buy the ticket at the entrance. it will NOT sell out, no worries!

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Line-ups for academic festivals of Oporto and Coimbra were released, nothing about Guano Frown

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