Demon Shop closing from 9th February to 1st March

[Satan 2,870]

Swifty playing away

on line still

hope we get compensation for the closure

[rjay 24,818]

Be interesting to know why???

She's here 16th 17th & 18th...

The only work day is Friday.

I don't think the shop would hinder the sound check.

Is it some kind of merch deal? can't sell any other merch apart from Taylor stuff over a given time?

[biggestred 4,991]

Can still buy online. 

 

Must admit I saw the email and thought they'd done a collaboration. Which would have been super smart lol

 

Edited February 8 by biggestred

[Satan 2,870]

They will take a week to build a stage , probably a week to pull it  down . Cant explain the extra time. Suspect , taylors organization dont want non taylor ppl in the vicinity of G for safety , security reasonso

[Guest]

27 minutes ago, Satan said:

They will take a week to build a stage , probably a week to pull it  down . Cant explain the extra time. Suspect , taylors organization dont want non taylor ppl in the vicinity of G for safety , security reasonso

 

This is how it looks today…

The large brown area is where the stage will be.

The MFC admin staff have to relocate and work from home and/or Casey and/or AAMI for 10 days. No functions will be held during this time. If a room that has windows which overlook the ground does have to be used during the lead-up to the concerts, the windows will be ‘blacked out.’ There are huge black curtains already erected between the concourse and the ground level seating. All this because Mz Swift demands total secrecy. She doesn’t want the details of her spectacle to be known before the event.

As for the Demon Shop, I was there today and asked about them shutting, and it seems one reason is because it’s not worth opening when there’ll be so few people wandering in and out of the ‘G. (Many people who visit the ‘G incorporate a visit to the Demon Shop.) I don’t know why they’re shutting for such a long time though. 

Edited February 8 by WalkingCivilWar

[picket fence 17,015]

5 hours ago, rjay said:

Be interesting to know why???

She's here 16th 17th & 18th...

The only work day is Friday.

I don't think the shop would hinder the sound check.

Is it some kind of merch deal? can't sell any other merch apart from Taylor stuff over a given time?

I'd be flat out knowing any songs she sings, is she actually any good?

[Roost it far 8,121]

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

I'd be flat out knowing any songs she sings, is she actually any good?

Not my type of music but my understanding is that she’s a really sound person so as long as she takes the Dee’s to be her team I’m happy for her to borrow our ground.

[rjay 24,818]

3 hours ago, picket fence said:

I'd be flat out knowing any songs she sings, is she actually any good?

Of course she's good 'picket'...

You don't have her level of sustained success if you're not.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,129]

4 hours ago, picket fence said:

I'd be flat out knowing any songs she sings, is she actually any good?

Typical pop, so if that's your thing.....

[Bitter but optimistic 22,218]

4 hours ago, picket fence said:

I'd be flat out knowing any songs she sings, is she actually any good?

As a result of all the hoo ha in the media, I had to resort to Google to work out who/what she was.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,218]

Demon shop closed ??? !!!

How can that be? I've never actually found the place!

[BDA 22,693]

She's everywhere at the moment. 

Won't be able to watch the SB on Monday without seeing several shots of her in the audience.

I know songs by Beyonce, Madonna even Lady Gaga and I'm not into their music at all. I don't know a single Taylor swift song. 

Male equivalent of Ed Sheeran. Mass produced pop. Both huge. They obviously got talent but more for marketing than singing I'd say. Good luck to them.

 

[poita 3,889]

Another reason to get our own facility, so we can (a) have our shop located somewhere that is reasonably accessible and (b) not be forced to shut down by international musicians.

[picket fence 17,015]

1 hour ago, rjay said:

Of course she's good 'picket'...

You don't have her level of sustained success if you're not.

Ahm Gary Glitter??

[BDA 22,693]

22 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Demon shop closed ??? !!!

How can that be? I've never actually found the place!

Good point. Where is the shop anyways. I normally get my mfc gear online or in the afl shop in chaddy.

[Checker Mate 146]

19 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Ahm Gary Glitter??

He may have had "problems", Pickett, but I'm sure that Jimmy fixed it.

[Demonland 71,131]

 

[Ben 222]

10 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

This is how it looks today…

The large brown area is where the stage will be.

That's where they've taken the drop-in wicket out. The main stage is at the city end.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, BDA said:

Good point. Where is the shop anyways. I normally get my mfc gear online or in the afl shop in chaddy.

It couldn’t be more hidden away if they tried. 😅 If you’re at Gate 6 at the ‘G you go down the steps that take you onto Brunton Ave., turn right on Brunton Ave and walk for about 5 minutes and you’ll find a little inconspicuous shop. Easy to walk straight past it and not notice (or maybe that’s just me 🙃).

Most importantly… phone ahead of time. They seem to be closed more often than open. Ignore the opening hours notice on the door, and even on the website, it’s not always accurate. I went there yesterday at 4:20 knowing it shuts at 5pm. It was shut and in darkness. I rang them… went to voicemail. I eventually got in but geez they don’t make it easy. 

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2 hours ago, BDA said:

Male equivalent of Ed Sheeran. Mass produced pop. Both huge. They obviously got talent but more for marketing than singing I'd say. Good luck to them.

 

Spot on. I know people who are going to her concert and who also went to Ed Sheeran’s concert and they aren't even necessarily fans of either. FOMO abounds! 😁

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,115]

2 hours ago, poita said:

Another reason to get our own facility, so we can (a) have our shop located somewhere that is reasonably accessible and (b) not be forced to shut down by international musicians.

....and yet no other international act performing at the MCG resulted in the Demon Shop being closed.  In fact when Billy Joel performed there, his drummer was wearing a Melbourne Guernsey, which he'd bought when he came across the Demon Shop while setting up.

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,115]

11 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

This is how it looks today…

The large brown area is where the stage will be.

The MFC admin staff have to relocate and work from home and/or Casey and/or AAMI for 10 days. No functions will be held during this time. If a room that has windows which overlook the ground does have to be used during the lead-up to the concerts, the windows will be ‘blacked out.’ There are huge black curtains already erected between the concourse and the ground level seating. All this because Mz Swift demands total secrecy. She doesn’t want the details of her spectacle to be known before the event.

As for the Demon Shop, I was there today and asked about them shutting, and it seems one reason is because it’s not worth opening when there’ll be so few people wandering in and out of the ‘G. (Many people who visit the ‘G incorporate a visit to the Demon Shop.) I don’t know why they’re shutting for such a long time though. 

What time frame are there no functions?  The Coterie Season Launch is advertised as being in the MCC Dining Room on 22 February.

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

When Tay Tay tickets went on sale it was like the country was in lockdown all over again. No one on the roads, in schools and playgrounds.   

[Guest]

Just now, Katrina Dee Fan said:

What time frame are there no functions?  The Coterie Season Launch is advertised as being in the MCC Dining Room on 22 February.

Her concerts will be done and dusted by then. The veil of secrecy is only there for the lead-up. 

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,115]

I find it highly amusing she has a "veil of secrecy" given she's performing the same show all around the world.  People bring phones, they post on social media.  She can insist on secrecy all she wants, but unless she's doing completely diffferent shows each night, it's pretty pointless.