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[Albion] New proposed fan zone



deletebeepbeepbeep

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May 12, 2009
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I assume the layout of the space will be adjusted on a case by case basis - it would seem the sensible thing to do on a match day would be to have no seating downstairs which would maximise space and free flow of people.
 




beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
36,063
Yeah, I noted the same:

"The Proposed Development comprises the erection of a ‘Fan Zone’ which will be a partially open sided structure with polycarbonate/glazed elevations and roof. Internally there will be areas of seating, food and drink facilities, toilets, a mezzanine members area, TV and live music facilities."​
I guess it may be that downstairs is general entry and first-come-first-served, with the upstairs being paid-for memberships, meaning those members won't need to rush to secure entry, as it will be guaranteed due to the fixed number of memberships sold.

How much would people be prepared to pay for a season ticket for that?
i'm assuming the ground/downstairs will be freely open, a covered version of the present bar and food options. upstairs a larger Dicks replacment. all limited access will be net loss of facilities.
 




Aug 11, 2003
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The Open Market
"...the scheme proposes to incorporate an area of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels atop the roof, with provision of a 312m2 array. This is anticipated to generate approximately 4.83 MWh/yr."

Good.
 


Aug 11, 2003
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The Open Market
The 'loss' of Dick's Bar will hopefully lead to something being done about the Museum. It's a tragedy that access to this is SO difficult.

Apologies if this has been covered earlier in the thread but I can't be arsed to trawl through 300+ replies
I spoke to Paul Barber this week. I am not sure Dick's is going.

But I did ask him about the museum (before I read your post). To me, it's one of the (few) disappointments of the stadium that the museum is tucked out of the way, out of sight and almost out of mind. He intends to look at that. I suggested maybe putting the museum in the city.

I got the impression it's not a priority, but it is something they will be looking at, possibly with a view to dotting artefacts around the stadium. Whatever, nothing is decided, but they are aware of the problem, My suggestion is if several, many or a lot of people write to him about this issue. It might get it put further up the agenda.
 




AZ Gull

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Oct 14, 2003
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Chandler, AZ
I spoke to Paul Barber this week. I am not sure Dick's is going.

But I did ask him about the museum (before I read your post). To me, it's one of the (few) disappointments of the stadium that the museum is tucked out of the way, out of sight and almost out of mind. He intends to look at that. I suggested maybe putting the museum in the city.

I got the impression it's not a priority, but it is something they will be looking at, possibly with a view to dotting artefacts around the stadium. Whatever, nothing is decided, but they are aware of the problem, My suggestion is if several, many or a lot of people write to him about this issue. It might get it put further up the agenda.
The museum doesn't actually "belong" to the Albion though, surely? They have, of course, provided space for it at the Amex, but it was the brainchild of @The History Man and was (and is) created, curated and in every other way managed by the Brighton and Hove Albion Heritage Society.
 


Husty

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Oct 18, 2008
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Didn’t they try some sort of paid-for pre-match drinking bar a few seasons ago and had to quickly bin off due to almost no one taking up the offer? Not sure what’s different this time around.
 
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Uter

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Aug 5, 2008
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The land of chocolate
Yeah, I noted the same:

"The Proposed Development comprises the erection of a ‘Fan Zone’ which will be a partially open sided structure with polycarbonate/glazed elevations and roof. Internally there will be areas of seating, food and drink facilities, toilets, a mezzanine members area, TV and live music facilities."​
I guess it may be that downstairs is general entry and first-come-first-served, with the upstairs being paid-for memberships, meaning those members won't need to rush to secure entry, as it will be guaranteed due to the fixed number of memberships sold.

How much would people be prepared to pay for a season ticket for that?
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This suggests upstairs will be for American Express Card holders. Taking this further, it could be inferred that Amex will contribute towards some of the costs, as they did for the Amex lounge in the south east corner.
 
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Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003
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Back in Sussex
View attachment 169572 This suggests upstairs it will be for American Express Card holders. Taking this further, it could be inferred that Amex will contribute towards some of the costs, as they did for the Amex lounge in the south east corner.
Great spot.

I wonder, then, if that area will be first-come-first-served for Amex card holders, or bookable in advance for them.
 


Hamilton

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Jul 7, 2003
12,990
Brighton
Can we have a right back instead?

Just a thought.

I know it will make money long term etc.
 




Uter

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Aug 5, 2008
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The land of chocolate
Some more pics from the planning application.

Those blue things look like shipping containers to me, which should not be a surprise I guess, given the club's enthusiasm for BoxPark.
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PeterT

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Apr 21, 2017
2,397
Hove
Not really sure we need a fanzone. Surely that new development could be used as a meet and greet/drop off area for Corporate and 1901 customers with canapés and the like on offer, before they are escorted up to one of the many lounges and comfy seats and away from the riffraff? It’s the future, I tell you!
 








jonny.rainbow

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Oct 29, 2005
6,865
I spoke to Paul Barber this week. I am not sure Dick's is going.

But I did ask him about the museum (before I read your post). To me, it's one of the (few) disappointments of the stadium that the museum is tucked out of the way, out of sight and almost out of mind. He intends to look at that. I suggested maybe putting the museum in the city.

I got the impression it's not a priority, but it is something they will be looking at, possibly with a view to dotting artefacts around the stadium. Whatever, nothing is decided, but they are aware of the problem, My suggestion is if several, many or a lot of people write to him about this issue. It might get it put further up the agenda.
I have thought for years that Tony Bloom should buy the Seven Stars pub in Brighton and turn it into a fan bar and museum.

(Assuming that is the building where the club was founded.)
 








schmunk

Why oh why oh why?
Jan 19, 2018
10,482
Mid mid mid Sussex
I'm not sure how long I'll want to spend in the fanzone - that silly music playing constantly, and people waving at the wobbly camera, is going to get very boring...
 


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