Ticket Prices - Don't Act All Surprised

scpjfan

I decided to put this in its own thread;

http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/P/...9/1570408.html

For those who don't want to read the whole thing, here are the lines I was talking about (partial interview with Jeff);

"Over the years, the band has publicly put a lot of effort into donating money and time to various non-profits, and also towards keeping ticket and merchandise prices low (remember the mid-'90s TicketMaster boycott?).

Well, they're back on the TicketMaster boat, and at $60.50 a pop, a seat at the show certainly isn't cheap.

"The first nine years as a band we didn't make any money touring, so there came a point where we wanted to feel good about going out there for eight months and to be able to make a little money," said Ament. "Every once in a while I hear somebody make a comment about how we wear this punk-rock ethos on our sleeves, but we're multi-millionaires. We work our asses off and have worked our asses off for a long time, and not only does the band give away a lot of money but we all individually give a lot of money away and are very involved in (good causes). I feel good about what we do with the money we make -- not a lot of it is wasted.""

You can blame the ticket prices on inflation, oil being through the roof, venues charging more, etc. But when it comes down to it, it's really just about Ed, Mike, Stone, Jeff and Matt wanting to get paid. And I say go for it! Does it make them hippocrites(sp?)? Maybe, but I still think it's better value than 90% of the concerts out there.

NewJPage

scpjfan wrote:

You can blame the ticket prices on inflation, oil being through the roof, venues charging more, etc. But when it comes down to it, it's really just about Ed, Mike, Stone, Jeff and Matt wanting to get paid. And I say go for it! Does it make them hippocrites(sp?)? Maybe, but I still think it's better value than 90% of the concerts out there.

thank you. thats all i've been trying to say.

Anon

please

between touring, record sales, bootlegs, posters and other merch, dvds, etc etc etc

poor poor broke pearl jam

scpjfan

SonicReducr wrote:

please

between touring, record sales, bootlegs, posters and other merch, dvds, etc etc etc

poor poor broke pearl jam

I totally agree with you. The band probably has more money than everyone on here combined, but you have to admit, at the beginning of their career, they did make a conscious effort to keep costs down for the fans. Looks like they just want a little more money for their pockets.

Anon

scpjfan wrote:

I totally agree with you. The band probably has more money than everyone on here combined, but you have to admit, at the beginning of their career, they did make a conscious effort to keep costs down for the fans. Looks like they just want a little more money for their pockets.

Hey, I have no problem with them getting paid. The cost is worth it to me. Lord knows I've stimulated the economy by supporting this band.

dirtyT

Pearl Jam is a major band. They will sell out the same size places as say U2. The difference? PJ will charge flat rates, 75 we'll say for all seats where bands like U2, we sell seats starting at 75 and working up to 150.

75 dollars for a show seems like a lot because the last tour in 06 we paid less tha 60, but compare them to other bands at their level, still pretty reasonable.

And you people saying about the cd sales, dvd's, merch, etc, etc....HELLO!! They are in the music industry and are damn good, they are suppose to be multi millionaires! It is the nature of the business if you are good. Are they just suppose to let every in for nothing because they make money in other ways beside touring?

Drew263

There's nothing wrong with wanting to make money if people are willing to spend it on you fairly.

pearljgirl2010

OK. So a band wants to get paid for their work. who doesn't? Do you think they should just play free shows all over the world?

If concert ticket prices are too high for you-don't go. You have a choice. The band doesn't say, "hey, let's raise ticket prices so we can piss people off" they want to make a profit. this is how things work...people want to get paid for their labor, no matter what it is.


shall we start emailing the movie stars and ask them to make movies for free?

sward

I doubt they are making too much off the records, dvd's etc..not like they sell 2 million of each. But they are also not paupers, and I think it would be foolish to think they are. However, I don't have a problem paying industry average to see Pearl Jam...why not? They deserve it. A lot of bands charge double that and play an hour. It's ridiculous. So they want to make some money? Who cares, it's not like the scale is 45 dollar for nosebleed and 400 for close to the stage like u2. A flat rate of 70-80 is not bad in the this day and age. Yes it is more than before, and I wish I was paying the old price, believe me, but I am ok with it.

thecory

SonicReducr wrote:

please

between touring, record sales, bootlegs, posters and other merch, dvds, etc etc etc

poor poor broke pearl jam

but if you don't want to pay then dont go if you go you prove they deserve it besides i know of no act or no anything that works for free these people have by now big families and friends to take care of

GreenTeaDisease

scpjfan wrote:

I decided to put this in its own thread;

http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/P/...9/1570408.html

For those who don't want to read the whole thing, here are the lines I was talking about (partial interview with Jeff);

"Over the years, the band has publicly put a lot of effort into donating money and time to various non-profits, and also towards keeping ticket and merchandise prices low (remember the mid-'90s TicketMaster boycott?).

Well, they're back on the TicketMaster boat, and at $60.50 a pop, a seat at the show certainly isn't cheap.

"The first nine years as a band we didn't make any money touring, so there came a point where we wanted to feel good about going out there for eight months and to be able to make a little money," said Ament. "Every once in a while I hear somebody make a comment about how we wear this punk-rock ethos on our sleeves, but we're multi-millionaires. We work our asses off and have worked our asses off for a long time, and not only does the band give away a lot of money but we all individually give a lot of money away and are very involved in (good causes). I feel good about what we do with the money we make -- not a lot of it is wasted.""

You can blame the ticket prices on inflation, oil being through the roof, venues charging more, etc. But when it comes down to it, it's really just about Ed, Mike, Stone, Jeff and Matt wanting to get paid. And I say go for it! Does it make them hippocrites(sp?)? Maybe, but I still think it's better value than 90% of the concerts out there.

I don't think it's a bad thing if the band wants to get paid. However, I really don't believe the higher prices are the result of that. such a small cut goes to the artist.

hopethatuchoke

I am bumping this so all the delusional people insisting on blaming gas and inflation can see this. My favorite was the person saying it had to do with them getting older and the stress of them being on the road increasing because of that. I'm sure gas and inflation both probably play a part but if they wanted lower prices, they certainly could. I have no problem with the band wanting to get paid and it's refreshing to see them admit it.

UKpearljammer

The majority of bands these days make their money from touring with record sales falling etc. I can't believe all the posts about how tix are so expensive, they're fair for a band of PJ's stature. As for them being hypocrits, thing's have changed and they have changed, they have moved on from 1994.

lowbudgetlush

sward wrote:

I doubt they are making too much off the records, dvd's etc..not like they sell 2 million of each. But they are also not paupers, and I think it would be foolish to think they are. However, I don't have a problem paying industry average to see Pearl Jam...why not? They deserve it. A lot of bands charge double that and play an hour. It's ridiculous. So they want to make some money? Who cares, it's not like the scale is 45 dollar for nosebleed and 400 for close to the stage like u2. A flat rate of 70-80 is not bad in the this day and age. Yes it is more than before, and I wish I was paying the old price, believe me, but I am ok with it.

If you ask me, Pearl Jam needs to do the scale price because you then have a choice. Then you wouldnt have people on here bitch about ticket prices because there are options. Its one thing to charge 35 dollars for a rafter seat but $75!? If i was a casual fan i would never pay 75 bucks to sit in the rafters.

bootlegger10

If you are complaining about ticket prices you need to worry about your next meal over a PJ show.

toronado10

Pearl Jam is the most expensive concert ticket that i'll pay for. I've seen tons of my favorite bands for 15-20 bucks.

CitizenRick

hopethatuchoke wrote:

I am bumping this so all the delusional people insisting on blaming gas and inflation can see this. My favorite was the person saying it had to do with them getting older and the stress of them being on the road increasing because of that. I'm sure gas and inflation both probably play a part but if they wanted lower prices, they certainly could. I have no problem with the band wanting to get paid and it's refreshing to see them admit it.

I'm on board with this statement!

What is the big deal with wanting to get paid well for what you do? Especially if you are one of the best at doing it!

Punk ethos are so very overrated! There isn't a mainstream or even quasi mainstream band alive that doesn't care about getting paid for their performance.

Pearl Jam has been very active as far as donating money from their shows for good causes...and that is commendable. Their ticket prices are still very affordable...and they still work every bit as hard to put on a kick ass show every single night...so let's just leave it at that.

Fahka

CitizenRick wrote:

I'm on board with this statement!

What is the big deal with wanting to get paid well for what you do? Especially if you are one of the best at doing it!

Punk ethos are so very overrated! There isn't a mainstream or even quasi mainstream band alive that doesn't care about getting paid for their performance.

Pearl Jam has been very active as far as donating money from their shows for good causes...and that is commendable. Their ticket prices are still very affordable...and they still work every bit as hard to put on a kick ass show every single night...so let's just leave it at that.

Im on board with that...


although you cant blame people for being in shock....

remember folks..Middle income families cannot even afford houses anymore

LONGRD

LeatherMandi wrote:

Im on board with that...


although you cant blame people for being in shock....

remember folks..Middle income families cannot even afford houses anymore

If they choose houses from the SUBURBS, of course not!
Got a nice little house in a city, well tiny city of 45 thousand or so. we're "high"-low income family, if you look into some of your local property services, you can get some benefits from the officials.

PiKappCarolina

its not cheap touring!

intodeep

Prices were a little higher then i would have liked but i'm not too worried about it.

Iteresting article with Jeff i had not seen that before.