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Elvishmaid
Joined: 15 Oct 2010
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The ticket prices in Europe have become ridiculous since the invention of the Euro in 2003.
I remember I paid about 20 Euros (about 39 DM) for Jamiroquai back in 2002.
I recently paid 60 Euro (51 Pounds) for Depeche Mode. I heard that tickets for stars like Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera are about 90 Euros (about 75 pounds). I wouldn't pay that for anybody.
Take That charge 190 pounds per ticket! (rip off).
I'm a little disappointed of the venues-I'm not a fan of arena concerts due to the bad acustics. I'd have preferred Jamiroquai at the Royal Albert Hall. |
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alyd
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 21:37 |
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Totally agree with you up until the last bit about the Royal Albert Hall. That's a classical venue and a really wonderful one too, but sucks for anything with a beat, imho  |
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Juzziroquai
Joined: 15 Oct 2010
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Location: England
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 00:34 |
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I have to make a comment here!
The prices are far too high, I got ticket for the O2 at £50ish but this is down to the venue costs as I went to the recent gig at the HMV forum and price on the ticket was about £30.
Big venues = big costs, even tickets to see comedians at the O2 are over £35 and thats one bloke on his own.
I also notice they still have not sold out, I have loads of mates who would go at £30 (I made them come with me to the forum & a wicked time had by all) but most wont pay £50.
Defo the venues and promoters, oh well lets hope they do some smaller gigs again at some point and a whole bunch of festivals!
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neptukker
Joined: 25 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 08:23 |
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Yes, I also think that ticket prices are high but........
CD sales are going down and down. 15 years ago you made the money by selling CD's and made a tour to promote the album. Nowerdays you make an album to promote the tour. I bougt RDLS deluxe edition for €11,99 (internet). 15 year ago it would cost me around 18 euro. When you count inflation and sales going down it logic that venues are the new moneymakers.
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Elvishmaid
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:31 |
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Big venues mean also higher revenues. If you play a concert for 40.000 people you get bigger revenues than for a concert of 10.000 people.
I noticed a tendency that bands play rather fewer concerts at large venues (arenas) with horrible acustics than more concerts at smaller indoor venues with a decent acustics. Less effort for the same money.
And I'm sure the higher revenues overcompensate the higher costs-otherwise band wouldn't play large venues.
Arenas are made for soccer games not concerts. To be fair I have to say that Depeche Mode played all kind of venues at their last tour-also indoor concerts.
So the fans had the choice where to go. |
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alyd
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 16:28 |
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Agree 100% with the previous 3 posts 
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| I also notice they still have not sold out, I have loads of mates who would go at £30 (I made them come with me to the forum & a wicked time had by all) but most wont pay £50. |
This is a main part of why I was so angry, no way I'm gonna get my usual crew of casual fans coming with  |
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Elvishmaid
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 20:14 |
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The price would be ok for front of stage tickets for the arena concerts.
I remember that for Depeche Mode there were front row tickets for the area in front of the stage. That was the only area where the sound was bearable and you could actually see what was going on. |
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*LeeLoo*
Joined: 28 Jun 2008
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Location: Barcelona, Spain
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 22:42 |
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Must say I'm not very in usual tickets prices; but I remember I'd paid 91€ for the Ahaus Festival back in 2008. Note that:
a) I was paying for a bunch of band whose were playing in it, although Jamiroquai was my only interest.
b) I take the most abusive tax ever for not being from the Benelux area.
The real price was supposed to be 45€ if I remember correctly.
If someone says today that prices (for exemple in Spain) will round between 40 and 60 euros I find it quite comprehensible, 'cause 48€ was the price for see Muse in Palau Sant Jordi last year (was pretty far away from the stage), and this very weekend people paid 200€ for see Lady Gaga in Valencia (quite pathetic, IMHO).
I wonder if producers will do some special offers if the tickets wouldn't sell as they expected, like for exemple "last time" tickets with 50% discount (I've seen it).
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jahmorican
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| Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:46 |
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Ticket prices for gigs are just more than they used to be. With the rampant spread of online downloads, most of us should be aware that a lot of bands don't make much money from selling records anymmore. And because of lower album sales, the ticket prices for gigs are going to be higher. Ten years ago, it was much different. But with each succeeding year of...technology, I suppose, being at the forefront...yeah, ticket prices go up and up and up.
I haven't seen Jamiroquai but once in my life- in Chicago, more than 15 years ago. I'd give up a small body part if they would even play within 200 or 300 miles from me.
And the most I ever paid for a gig- with airfare, lodging, everything- was about $1500, in 2005. I wouldn't hesitate to pay 50 pounds or whatever it is.
You Brits and Europeans are so fortunate! GO, and have a great time at the gigs!! 
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jahmorican
Joined: 04 May 2010
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| Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:47 |
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| neptukker wrote: |
Yes, I also think that ticket prices are high but........
CD sales are going down and down. 15 years ago you made the money by selling CD's and made a tour to promote the album. Nowerdays you make an album to promote the tour. I bougt RDLS deluxe edition for €11,99 (internet). 15 year ago it would cost me around 18 euro. When you count inflation and sales going down it logic that venues are the new moneymakers. |
Ahhh, yeah, you see, that's what I'm saying, exactly.
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freaky
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| Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 16:53 |
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| alyd wrote: |
Well you see I attend a lot of concerts and gigs and this is not the going rate - this is top end.
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I agree on the fact that prices have doubled.
Dont agree on the "this is top end" names like The Stones, u2 and madonna charge more insane prices.
No, not comparing Jamiroquai to them, but saying that there are artists who charge MORE.
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jahmorican
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| Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:17 |
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One criticism I do feel I can levy is that a band that has seven albums of original material can certainly put on shows that are longer than 60 or 70 minutes, can't they? I would say a two-hour show would be OK, for the price they're charging for tickets. If you pay that and you get a show that's an hour and a half or less, then I can understand feeling a bit swindled.
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HoneyBee
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| Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 15:37 |
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Jahmorican & Freaky -agree! The older groups (with big success) usually get premium pay. Some even charge something like $250 for good seats.
I saw 2 great concerts this year (Eminem, Black Eyed Peas), and paid more than $100 for each ticket. They were outstanding and well worth the price. |
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