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The '''Tyrannian Concert Hall''', a [[Wikipedia:Stonehenge|Stonehenge]]-like construction, is located on the Plateau in [[Tyrannia]], where it hosts the performances of [[Neopia]]'s bands. It | The '''Tyrannian Concert Hall''', a [[Wikipedia:Stonehenge|Stonehenge]]-like construction, is located on the Plateau in [[Tyrannia]], where it hosts the performances of [[Neopia]]'s bands. It held the first concert on March 29, 2001 featuring the Sticks N' Stones. The Concert Hall has been estimated to have a capacity of over ten thousand spectators. To enter the Concert Hall, one requires a ticket in order to pass the doorman Grafney from [[Mynci]] and Sons Event Security, Inc.. | ||
The Tyrannian Concert Hall currently offers performances of fifteen different bands. Each band has one or more standard | The Tyrannian Concert Hall currently offers performances of fifteen different bands. Each band has one or more standard days to perform on. When a new band is added, a performance day is taken from another band and given to the new band. The bands' animations and concert preloader were updated on November 2, 2005. | ||
==Ticket Booth== | ==Ticket Booth== | ||
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|'''2 Gallon Hatz''' performed for the first time on | |'''2 Gallon Hatz''' performed for the first time on April 24, 2001. It was the third band to perform in the Concert Hall. 2 Gallon Hatz, a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Ten-gallon hat|ten-gallon]] [[Wikipedia:Cowboy hat|cowboy hat]], comes from [[Tyrannia]] and plays [[Wikipedia:Country music|country music]]. The band consists of a [[Blumaroo]] playing a guitar, a [[Poogle]] on a harmonica (who used to moan and groan in the old band), a [[Bruce]] on drums, and a [[Meerca]] singing all the vocals. The music of the retired game "Kau Korral" is used for this band. | ||
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|The '''Blue Kacheek Group''', an [[wikipedia:Experimental rock|experimental rock]] band based on the [[Wikipedia:Blue Man Group|Blue Man Group]], who performed for the first time on ''(need date)''. It was the | |The '''Blue Kacheek Group''', an [[wikipedia:Experimental rock|experimental rock]] band based on the [[Wikipedia:Blue Man Group|Blue Man Group]], who performed for the first time on ''(need date)''. It was the fifth band to perform in the Concert Hall. The band, as the name implies, consists out of three [[Blue]] [[Kacheeks]]. | ||
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|Hailing all the way from [[Kreludor]], '''Gruundo''' ( | |Hailing all the way from [[Kreludor]], '''Gruundo''' (originally '''''' - see [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal umlaut|Heavy Metal umlaut]]) came down to [[Neopia]] on May 21, 2004. It was the thirteenth band to perform at the Concert Hall. Gruundo consists of four [[Orange]] [[Grundos]]; three guitarists and a drummer. | ||
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|'''Jazzmosis''' performed for the first time on August 8, 2001. It was the seventh band to perform at the Concert Hall. Jazzmosis consists out of six "black-and-white" Neopets: a [[Chia]] (vocals), a [[Grarrl]] (saxophone), a [[Nimmo]] (drums), a [[Kyrii]] (double bass), a Blumaroo (keyboard) and an [[Elephante]] ("trumpet"). They gave a one time-only seasonal concert from December 10, 2002, when the ticket for it was a gift from the Advent Calendar, till December 31. Oddly, two bandmembers, the Grarrl and the Elephante, didn't participate in the special. An avatar, ''Jazzmosis Elephante'', featuring the band was released on January 17, 2005 in honour of [[Neopian Calendar|Elephante Day]]. | |'''Jazzmosis''' performed for the first time on August 8, 2001. It was the seventh band to perform at the Concert Hall. Jazzmosis consists out of six "black-and-white" Neopets: a [[Chia]] (vocals), a [[Grarrl]] (saxophone), a [[Nimmo]] (drums), a [[Kyrii]] (double bass), a Blumaroo (keyboard) and an [[Elephante]] ("trumpet"). They gave a one time-only seasonal concert from December 10, 2002, when the ticket for it was a gift from the Advent Calendar, till December 31. Oddly, two bandmembers, the Grarrl and the Elephante, didn't participate in the special. An avatar, ''Jazzmosis Elephante'', featuring the band was released on January 17, 2005 in honour of [[Neopian Calendar|Elephante Day]]. | ||
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|'''Jub Zambra and the Cobrall Charmers''', a group combining the arts of dance, music and [[Wikipedia:Snake charming|Cobrall charming]], performed for the first time on March 24, 2006. It was the fourteenth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The group comes from the [[Lost Desert]] and is composed out of six members: [[Jub Zambra]] (Jubjub, flute), an [[Aisha]] ([[wikipedia:Zill|finger cymbals]] and dance), a [[Cobrall]] (dance), a [[Scorchio]] ( | |'''[[Jub Zambra and the Cobrall Charmers]]''', a group combining the arts of dance, music and [[Wikipedia:Snake charming|Cobrall charming]], performed for the first time on March 24, 2006. It was the fourteenth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The group comes from the [[Lost Desert]] and is composed out of six members: [[Jub Zambra]] (Jubjub, flute), an [[Aisha]] ([[wikipedia:Zill|finger cymbals]] and dance), a [[Cobrall]] (dance), a [[Scorchio]] ([[wikipedia:zither|zither]]), a [[Lupe]] ([[wikipedia:lute|lute]]) and a [[Ruki]] ([[wikipedia:drums|drums]]). An avatar, ''Jub Zambra'', featuring the band was released on the day Jub Zambra and the Cobrall Charmers first performed. The avatar was temporarily unavailable starting the day after its release, as another band played on the day Jub Zambra was supposed to perform due to a glitch. The band's animation was used for a Neovision video called ''The Sounds of Sakhmet''. There is a game called ''Piper Panic'' as well. | ||
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|'''M*YNCI''', a band based on [[Wikipedia:'N Sync|'N Sync]] (sometimes written as *NSYNC), performed for the first time on ''(need date)''. It was the | |'''M*YNCI''', a band based on [[Wikipedia:'N Sync|'N Sync]] (sometimes written as *NSYNC), performed for the first time on ''(need date)''. It was the sixth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The [[Wikipedia:Boy band|boy band]] is completely comprised of [[Myncies]], who combine their music with dance. | ||
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|Playing a lively, traditional [[Wikipedia:Sea shanty|sea shanty]] on the deck of a ship, the '''Mellow Marauders''' had their first concert on September 14, 2006, [[Neopets (website)|Tyrannian Rock-Fest]] day. It was the fifteenth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The group is comprised of six | |Playing a lively, traditional [[Wikipedia:Sea shanty|sea shanty]] on the deck of a ship, the '''Mellow Marauders''' had their first concert on September 14, 2006, [[Neopets (website)|Tyrannian Rock-Fest]] day. It was the fifteenth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The group is comprised of six [[Pirate]]s or pirate look-alikes, likely from either [[Krawk Island]] or [[Scurvy Island]]. The band members are: a [[Tonu]] (lute), an [[Ixi]] ([[wikipedia:Shaker (percussion)|shaker]]), a Nimmo (fiddle), a [[Lutari]] (drums), a [[Gelert]] (flute) and a [[Skeith]] (accordion). | ||
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|'''Sticks N' Stones''', a band based on [[Wikipedia:Guns N' Roses|Guns N' Roses]], performed for the first time on March 29, 2001. It was the | |'''Sticks N' Stones''', a band based on [[Wikipedia:Guns N' Roses|Guns N' Roses]], performed for the first time on March 29, 2001. It was the first band to perform at the Concert Hall. The band members are Axle Roo (Blumaroo, vocals, based on [[wikipedia:Axl Rose|Axl Rose]]), Sludge (Nimmo, lead guitar, based on [[wikipedia:Slash (musician)|Slash]]), Gruff (Lupe, bass guitar, based on [[wikipedia:Duff McKagan|Duff McKagan]]) and Grizley (Grarrl, drums, based on [[wikipedia:Izzy Stradlin|Izzy Stradlin]]). An avatar, ''I Love My Rock'', associated with the band was released on December 16, 2003. | ||
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|Straight from [[Mystery Island]], '''The Hikalakas''' performed for the first time on April 23, 2004. It was the twelfth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The group consists of a [[Techo]] and [[Acara]] (playing [[wikipedia:Steelpan|steelpan drums]]) and a [[Wocky]] ([[wikipedia:Shaker (percussion)|shaker]]). While a ticket for their performances has been created and can be found in the image database, it has never been released. Instead, the ''The Hikalakas Bottles Of Sand'' item is used as "ticket". The music in the band comes from ''Berry Bash''. | |Straight from [[Mystery Island]], '''The Hikalakas''' performed for the first time on April 23, 2004. It was the twelfth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The group consists of three [[Island]] pets: a [[Techo]] and [[Acara]] (playing [[wikipedia:Steelpan|steelpan drums]]) and a [[Wocky]] ([[wikipedia:Shaker (percussion)|shaker]]). While a ticket for their performances has been created and can be found in the image database, it has never been released. Instead, the ''The Hikalakas Bottles Of Sand'' item is used as "ticket". The music in the band comes from ''Berry Bash''. | ||
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|'''Wock Til You Drop''', possibly named after [[Wikipedia:Status Quo|Status Quo]]'s CD [[Wikipedia:Rock 'Til You Drop|Rock 'Til You Drop]], performed for the first time on June 17, 2002. It was the eighth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The heavy metal band is composed out of three Wockies. One plays the guitar, one the drums and the third one is frozen. | |'''Wock Til You Drop''', possibly named after [[Wikipedia:Status Quo|Status Quo]]'s CD [[Wikipedia:Rock 'Til You Drop|Rock 'Til You Drop]], performed for the first time on June 17, 2002. It was the eighth band to perform at the Concert Hall. The heavy metal band is composed out of three [[Tyrannian]] Wockies. One plays the guitar, one the drums and the third one is frozen. | ||
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|Neopia's all Shoyru band, '''Yes Boy Ice Cream''' performed for the first time on April 3, 2001. It was the | |Neopia's all Shoyru band, '''Yes Boy Ice Cream''' performed for the first time on April 3, 2001. It was the second band to perform at the Concert Hall. An avatar, ''Yes Boy Ice-Cream'', featuring the group's Yellow Shoyru was released on April 3, 2006. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*M*YNCI and 2 Gallon Hatz used to have their own [[Neopedia]] articles, but they were replaced with a [[Sophie]] article and an [[Armin]] article respectively | *M*YNCI and 2 Gallon Hatz used to have their own [[Neopedia]] articles, but they were replaced with a [[Sophie]] article and an [[Armin]] article respectively. | ||
*September 14, 2006's theme was ''Tyrannian Rock-Fest''. | *September 14, 2006's theme was ''Tyrannian Rock-Fest''. | ||
*Behind the Grarrl doorman in the preloader, pictures of three different performances can be seen. One of the Neopian Philharmonic, one of Gruundo and one of Jazzmosis. Oddly, the Jazzmosis Grarrl visible on the picture seems to wearing a Santa hat, even though he was one of the two band members not present in the Xmas special. | *Behind the Grarrl doorman in the preloader, pictures of three different performances can be seen. One of the Neopian Philharmonic, one of Gruundo and one of Jazzmosis. Oddly, the Jazzmosis Grarrl visible on the picture seems to wearing a Santa hat, even though he was one of the two band members not present in the Xmas special. | ||
*The [[Neopedia]] article for the Concert Hall was released on April 4, 2001. | *The [[Neopedia]] article for the Concert Hall was released on April 4, 2001. | ||
*The Concert Hall preloader was updated on November 2, 2005. | *The Concert Hall preloader was updated on November 2, 2005. | ||
*There is a [[Random Event]] related to the Concert Hall: | |||
{{TyrannianRandomEvent|http://images.neopets.com/events/crazed_fans.gif|A group of excited fans rush past you shouting '(today's band)' are playing tonight!!!}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*'''PetPage:''' [http://www.neopets.com/~Riley_Cooper Guide to the Concerts of Neopia], [http://www.neopets.com/~Batty_030 Rockin' Reviews] | *'''PetPage:''' [http://www.neopets.com/~Riley_Cooper Guide to the Concerts of Neopia], [http://www.neopets.com/~Batty_030 Rockin' Reviews] | ||
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