isthisdesire
Member
I got on stage in 2004 in New Jersey... I cringe when I think about it now. I wouldn't do it now though. I like to have more dignity these days 
Joe Benzon
Junior Member
I never have. I've always been to close and thought that it wouldn't be worth it, I'd lose my spot. And if I didn't make it, which usually chances have looked like I wouldn't, it would be a waste. I'd like to someday though.
I was on stage in Copenhagen in 1999. I climbed/was pushed over the fence during the encore (Last Night I dreamt that somebody loved me) and was immediately seized by three or four security guards. Then, as they were dragging me away, Morrissey himself came and pulled at my outstretched hand until they let go and he pulled me up on the stage.
A grand moment, I dare say, though it only lasted a few seconds. Afterwards I was gently escorted to the side of the stage by the security guard and let back in the audience by the side of the stage - in euphoria to say the least.
Next thing I know, a very big man is giving me a bear hug saying "That's the second best thing man! The second best thing". I never quite figured out what he meant by that...Or maybe I misheard.
I never actually planned for it to happen, though I had played with the possibility. I wouldn't have done anything about if it hadn't been because the people standing behind me were very eager to give it a go themselves, so they had to convince me to go first
A grand moment, I dare say, though it only lasted a few seconds. Afterwards I was gently escorted to the side of the stage by the security guard and let back in the audience by the side of the stage - in euphoria to say the least.
Next thing I know, a very big man is giving me a bear hug saying "That's the second best thing man! The second best thing". I never quite figured out what he meant by that...Or maybe I misheard.
I never actually planned for it to happen, though I had played with the possibility. I wouldn't have done anything about if it hadn't been because the people standing behind me were very eager to give it a go themselves, so they had to convince me to go first
I went to Wolverhampton in '88. We got the first train after spending the night in piccadilly station then after ending up in derby and getting back on another train we queued all day from the morning outside the civic. I think we had to jump in the queue further on at teatime as we wouldn't have got in even after being there from the morning for some reason.
it was one of the maddest gigs. I was crammed in for the support (Bradford - shiiite) and when moz came on to Stop Me the crowd obviously went mad and I was floored repeatedly coz I was done in (sleep deprivation). A couple of my mates got on stage but I was goosed.
I got on stage at Dundee Caird Hall a couple fo years later and although the security grabbed me, mozzer came over and grabbed my hand.
I saw him at Dublin National Stadium in '91 and there was to many stage invaders which screwed it up a bit.
hypocrisy...
it was one of the maddest gigs. I was crammed in for the support (Bradford - shiiite) and when moz came on to Stop Me the crowd obviously went mad and I was floored repeatedly coz I was done in (sleep deprivation). A couple of my mates got on stage but I was goosed.
I got on stage at Dundee Caird Hall a couple fo years later and although the security grabbed me, mozzer came over and grabbed my hand.
I saw him at Dublin National Stadium in '91 and there was to many stage invaders which screwed it up a bit.
hypocrisy...
moztoon
Vauxhall Viva member
well I managed to get on stage at the Newcastle City Hall gig on the YATQ tour quite a few were up that night , shook the mans hand before someone turned out the lights by jumping on me and the other stage climber , we were dragged off stage towards the exits to be thrown out , but were saved from this by one of Mozzers bodyguards who put us back at the front . Great night few bruises but what the hell , shook Mozzers hand and got a nice smile as well . Tried before and since but security way to heavy handed now .
Evil Legal Eagle
Lawyer / Liar
I had a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in May, having been lucky enough to have been sitting on the front row (I was lucky, I only joined the queue at 7.00am and was fifth in the queue).
Only those lucky enough to be sitting on the front row (which, naturally, included Julia) were allowed to stand right up next to the stage (security made sure that nobody else got anywhere near) and I spent the entire show literally sitting on the stage. On top of that, the security person guarding the section of the stage I was at was a woman (albeit a beefy one....some girls are bigger than others). Never a better opportunity, you might think.
Naturally, I thought of jumping on stage all night but, having had four longlasting handshakes during the course of the show (one of which was double handed, on my part at least) and being a boring early middle-aged solicitor who is far too responsible for his own good, I bottled out!
I will regret that until the day I die.
Only those lucky enough to be sitting on the front row (which, naturally, included Julia) were allowed to stand right up next to the stage (security made sure that nobody else got anywhere near) and I spent the entire show literally sitting on the stage. On top of that, the security person guarding the section of the stage I was at was a woman (albeit a beefy one....some girls are bigger than others). Never a better opportunity, you might think.
Naturally, I thought of jumping on stage all night but, having had four longlasting handshakes during the course of the show (one of which was double handed, on my part at least) and being a boring early middle-aged solicitor who is far too responsible for his own good, I bottled out!
I will regret that until the day I die.
Evil Legal Eagle
Lawyer / Liar
Yes, I remember that! You were on the same side of the stalls as I was (the left). When security stepped in to try and stop all the people who were running down the aisle and trying to rush the stage, there was absolutely no one to stop me from getting on stage, but I made do with grabbing hold of his calf instead!!
Morrissey the 23rd
Banned
Here is some grammatically bad advice, based on experience and observations from somebody who has clambered onto the stage all throughout Morrissey’s solo career.
If you have the desire to do this, I assume and hope it is because of a love towards Morrissey. Therefore you would not want to do anything to upset or hurt him in any way. That would include upsetting any of the band, the crew, his staff or his fans. The following may help you to achieve your obligatory pilgrimage in the best way possible. This is in no way an exclusive list, only a guide.
It isn't like a Cud or Nirvana gig. It isn't even like a Smith's concert (So I've heard). Morrissey is older. We are older. There is order. Even the tearing of his shirts are becoming more orderly. We still haven't got to the stage (very often) where the person who catches it, keeps it. At venues where little or no efort is required. I.e. No mosh pit. The concert would be chaos in no time if everybody got on stage. So sometimes it would be selfish to do so. These forecoming concerts are in venues that are perfect game.
Do make the effort to do so. It will please Morrissey.
Don't go to early. If you do, your show will be over early.
Don't try to time it for a certain song or part of the show. Take your chance when you have it. You may never get another.
If you wait until the final song(s) you may not get a chance and the show, along with your chance will be over.
Don't be fixated about doing it. Take your chance if it comes. Enjoy the show. It isn't everyday you get to hear and see Moz.
Consider using a fellow apostle or two as a decoy. They will also tie up security, which may aid you in attaining your goal.
If you fail in your attempt, you may help somebody else. At least your tried and the effort will be appreciated.
Maybe the people around you may help by giving you some space or help in some way. Ask nicely. Accept their response.
Do not attempt to do so if you are drunk or high on drugs as your judgement is impaired and you may do something you will regret or be punished for.
Do not spoil the show for others in the way that you get from the crowd to Morrissey.
Do not hurt anybody in the process. Everybody there are apostles too and some have practically camped out all night to get near the front. They don't deserve your boot in their face and may want to return the favour if you do.
Don't crowd surf. Even if it is possible, it is not a way to the stage and annoys many people. Your likely to hurt a few too.
Do not rush to Morrissey. By the time you reach him you will have to have slowed down to a walking speed, or you will be carted away before you reach him. Worse still you may accidentally hurt him.
Do not resist security when you are caught on stage. If you do, you may be thrown out altogether and perhaps not very gently. If you do give in to them, they may let you shake his hand.
If you do reach him, do not prevent him from singing or hold onto or manhandle him.
Do not pull him. Even gently. This goes for if you are shaking his hand from the crowd too. If you love him, you will understand everybody doing that to him all adds up to hurting him. Do you want that? Try not to get carried away with emotion and forget this.
If others are already on the stage, wait, don't crowd the stage. That's just dangerous and security need to diffuse the situation before the concert can continue.
Remember security are only doing their job to protect Morrissey, the band, the audience and the equipment. They will not deliberately hurt you. Don't hurt or fight them. The vast majority of the security will only do what they have to. Some of security in the pit and almost all on the stage work for Morrissey and maybe even love him as much as you. They are aware this goes on at Morrissey concerts and they do a good job of policeing it.
Try to ensure that you don't appear to be a threat to hurting anyone or spoiling the show. They may even let you achieve your goal.
Remember that on stage there is a lot of equipment and much of it isn't easy to see. You need to ensure that you don't interfere in any way with any cables, pedals, leads, monitors or speakers, etc. You could spoil the show. Can you imagine how pissed with you Morrissey, the band, the crew and everyone in the building would be?
Having got a cuddle, kiss or shake of the hand from Morrissey. Leave and head back to where you came, or the side of the stage. Security will more than likely escort you. If you did it the way I've suggested, they may even let you return to the concert to enjoy the rest of the show. If they don't, accept you took a risk. Be happy to have done what many can only dream of and leave acceptingly without resistance.
Good luck!
If you have the desire to do this, I assume and hope it is because of a love towards Morrissey. Therefore you would not want to do anything to upset or hurt him in any way. That would include upsetting any of the band, the crew, his staff or his fans. The following may help you to achieve your obligatory pilgrimage in the best way possible. This is in no way an exclusive list, only a guide.
It isn't like a Cud or Nirvana gig. It isn't even like a Smith's concert (So I've heard). Morrissey is older. We are older. There is order. Even the tearing of his shirts are becoming more orderly. We still haven't got to the stage (very often) where the person who catches it, keeps it. At venues where little or no efort is required. I.e. No mosh pit. The concert would be chaos in no time if everybody got on stage. So sometimes it would be selfish to do so. These forecoming concerts are in venues that are perfect game.
Do make the effort to do so. It will please Morrissey.
Don't go to early. If you do, your show will be over early.
Don't try to time it for a certain song or part of the show. Take your chance when you have it. You may never get another.
If you wait until the final song(s) you may not get a chance and the show, along with your chance will be over.
Don't be fixated about doing it. Take your chance if it comes. Enjoy the show. It isn't everyday you get to hear and see Moz.
Consider using a fellow apostle or two as a decoy. They will also tie up security, which may aid you in attaining your goal.
If you fail in your attempt, you may help somebody else. At least your tried and the effort will be appreciated.
Maybe the people around you may help by giving you some space or help in some way. Ask nicely. Accept their response.
Do not attempt to do so if you are drunk or high on drugs as your judgement is impaired and you may do something you will regret or be punished for.
Do not spoil the show for others in the way that you get from the crowd to Morrissey.
Do not hurt anybody in the process. Everybody there are apostles too and some have practically camped out all night to get near the front. They don't deserve your boot in their face and may want to return the favour if you do.
Don't crowd surf. Even if it is possible, it is not a way to the stage and annoys many people. Your likely to hurt a few too.
Do not rush to Morrissey. By the time you reach him you will have to have slowed down to a walking speed, or you will be carted away before you reach him. Worse still you may accidentally hurt him.
Do not resist security when you are caught on stage. If you do, you may be thrown out altogether and perhaps not very gently. If you do give in to them, they may let you shake his hand.
If you do reach him, do not prevent him from singing or hold onto or manhandle him.
Do not pull him. Even gently. This goes for if you are shaking his hand from the crowd too. If you love him, you will understand everybody doing that to him all adds up to hurting him. Do you want that? Try not to get carried away with emotion and forget this.
If others are already on the stage, wait, don't crowd the stage. That's just dangerous and security need to diffuse the situation before the concert can continue.
Remember security are only doing their job to protect Morrissey, the band, the audience and the equipment. They will not deliberately hurt you. Don't hurt or fight them. The vast majority of the security will only do what they have to. Some of security in the pit and almost all on the stage work for Morrissey and maybe even love him as much as you. They are aware this goes on at Morrissey concerts and they do a good job of policeing it.
Try to ensure that you don't appear to be a threat to hurting anyone or spoiling the show. They may even let you achieve your goal.
Remember that on stage there is a lot of equipment and much of it isn't easy to see. You need to ensure that you don't interfere in any way with any cables, pedals, leads, monitors or speakers, etc. You could spoil the show. Can you imagine how pissed with you Morrissey, the band, the crew and everyone in the building would be?
Having got a cuddle, kiss or shake of the hand from Morrissey. Leave and head back to where you came, or the side of the stage. Security will more than likely escort you. If you did it the way I've suggested, they may even let you return to the concert to enjoy the rest of the show. If they don't, accept you took a risk. Be happy to have done what many can only dream of and leave acceptingly without resistance.
Good luck!
Allow me to comment on the delusions of this attention-seeking fool...
You are right, Morrissey is getting older, and so are you. So how about you approach your forties with a little dignity and composure?
The arena venues are perfect game? No they're not! The stage will be about 10 ft high, and the moat will probably have about 20 security guards in it! Only someone as desperate and attention-seeking as you would manage it.
It is really sickening how you refer to yourself and other obsessive stalker fans as 'apostles'. Maybe you should look up the definition of this word. 'Sycophant' may describe you better.
Spoil the show? Ohh like you did in Dublin this summer! And have done countless other times!
Why do you think Morrissey has security?! Because he does not want people like you to get on stage! Take the hint!
A cuddle? A CUDDLE?! It's not the f***ing care bears! Those who do get a hug have manhandled Morrissey. Also take note how after shaking someone's hand, he usually wipes it on his trousers.
They must have led pretty sheltered lives if they think invading the stage and practically attacking Morrissey is a dream come true...
No wonder so many Morrissey fans hate this guy...
girlunafraid
Banned
Your first post Mr troll no life?
duchess_of_fork
New Member
"A cuddle? A CUDDLE?! It's not the f***ing care bears! Those who do get a hug have manhandled Morrissey. Also take note how after shaking someone's hand, he usually wipes it on his trousers. "
although the rest of it was uttely dumb, that was kind of funny.
people say i'm too negative- take that. i can find somehting positive in a stupid comment.
it's obvious morrissey loves his fans, i think he might be the only reeeally huge musician who does. having said that, i don't think he minds people who jump on stage. he respects the dedication...a no brainer really.
although the rest of it was uttely dumb, that was kind of funny.
people say i'm too negative- take that. i can find somehting positive in a stupid comment.
it's obvious morrissey loves his fans, i think he might be the only reeeally huge musician who does. having said that, i don't think he minds people who jump on stage. he respects the dedication...a no brainer really.
PUNKturedBIKE
Lovely Riah
Never been close enough.
Lilac 1
Member
Maybe its just me but personally I think its great when this happens. It always amazes me to see the look of pure joy on the brave soles face as he/she manages to grab a quick handshake. Far too old to give it a go myself but maximum respect to all you mad things who have tried or will be trying in the future.
oh yeah, and im pretty sure Moz loves it as well.
oh yeah, and im pretty sure Moz loves it as well.
First of the Gang
The sanest days are mad
I am 90% sure I will be attempting it at the SECC, Glasgow. I will be at the barrier anyway due to going up early to begin the waiting process.
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