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  • Electro_UK
    Electro_UK Posts: 123
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    "Hey Eddie, great show-- fuck you!"
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  • mpedone
    mpedone 540xxx - Manchester, NH Posts: 1,961
    ComeToTX said:
    Cob said:
    ComeToTX said:
    I paid $263 for put in Austin. 
    What do you think that same pit ticket would be for Pearl Jam????? Just curious.
    That’s obviously the question if they were to go to a tiered model. People like me with old numbers would definitely pay more than $185. 

    There were a few venues with multiple price tiers (I think Baltimore was a $10 difference between P1/pit and P2), so we'd probably still have that option, so, you'd probably be able to select the tier(s) you're most comfortable paying for, though that might reduce your chances of getting a ticket.
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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,057
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    Do they play the same songs every night? That makes a huge difference in people willing to go to multiple shows, which makes the experience more valuable. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,521
    Poncier said:
    Get_Right said:
    Tom G said:
    At best, the guys need to show a little more diligence when allowing Ticketmaster to be the agents for the tour.

    At worst, they have sold out and ripped off their own fans in the worst and most ironic way.

    Hope it's the former. Even if it's the latter, it's not too late to repent! Refer to Robert Smith/The Cure for how to handle Ticketmaster!

    I wish someone would find one band other than the Cure that limited prices.
    Garth Brooks 2022 stadium tour.
    All tix were $85.00 with TM fees capped at 7 dollars and change.
    There were no platinum tix, no resales (no red dots on TM), no dynamic pricing.
    I remember Kid Rock did something similar a few years back 
  • 1STmammal2wearPants
    1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,983
    edited March 2024
    JimmyV said:
    May/September touring. This is not for you (the teachers).
    I am a first-year teacher rn after a career change. During the school week. Brutal. The kids will be getting a movie the next day.
    Post edited by 1STmammal2wearPants on
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  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    edited March 2024
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    I like both of those bands, but do you consider Weezer or Smashing Pumpkins anywhere close to the same level as Pearl Jam? I don't.
    Post edited by Eddieredder on
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Man, this thread has 9 lives.  I thought for sure it was fizzling out when it pivoted to strategy on getting double meat scoops at Chipotle.  I was wrong.
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,876
    Eddieredder said:
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    I like both of those bands, but do you consider Weezer or Smashing Pumpkins anywhere close to the same level as Pearl Jam? I don't.
    In the UK yes. 


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  • ilockyer
    ilockyer Posts: 2,272
    lastexitlondon said:
    Eddieredder said:
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    I like both of those bands, but do you consider Weezer or Smashing Pumpkins anywhere close to the same level as Pearl Jam? I don't.
    In the UK yes. 
    Exactly that. Most people in the street haven't heard of any of them. 
    The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,211
    ilockyer said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Eddieredder said:
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    I like both of those bands, but do you consider Weezer or Smashing Pumpkins anywhere close to the same level as Pearl Jam? I don't.
    In the UK yes. 
    Exactly that. Most people in the street haven't heard of any of them. 
    I would say they are on an even keel within the 90's rock loving public.. 

    But then Weezer couldnt come across to the Uk and sell out the 02 or a festival day at Hyde park. They remain a solid club band and one I love to go and see. Id argue the Pumpkins are probably still a reasonable arena band, but I think their popularity days are well behind them. When it comes to selling tickets I strongly feel that PJ have them both schooled in the UK
  • ilockyer
    ilockyer Posts: 2,272
    pdalowsky said:
    ilockyer said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Eddieredder said:
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    I like both of those bands, but do you consider Weezer or Smashing Pumpkins anywhere close to the same level as Pearl Jam? I don't.
    In the UK yes. 
    Exactly that. Most people in the street haven't heard of any of them. 
    I would say they are on an even keel within the 90's rock loving public.. 

    But then Weezer couldnt come across to the Uk and sell out the 02 or a festival day at Hyde park. They remain a solid club band and one I love to go and see. Id argue the Pumpkins are probably still a reasonable arena band, but I think their popularity days are well behind them. When it comes to selling tickets I strongly feel that PJ have them both schooled in the UK
    I think they're all pretty much on a par in terms of making the right decisions for their fanbase, supply/demand etc. PJ have only really over-reached themselves twice in the UK. 2014 taking on MK (they should have just done the planned 2 nights at Leeds) and this time with the WHL toilet seat. The former was the bigger gamble I feel; after the two nights at Hyde Park they probably thought 110k tickets over 2 dates would equal a stadium show sell-out. With a more balanced pricing structure, they'd probably have been proven right and, if ticket prices continue to fall, they may yet manage it. 
    The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits
  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,824
    ComeToTX said:
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    Do they play the same songs every night? That makes a huge difference in people willing to go to multiple shows, which makes the experience more valuable. 
    It doesn’t cost the band anything to change up the setlist. So why would it affect the ticket price?
  • bicyclejoe
    bicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,203
    edited March 2024
    I’m done. After 19 years, my auto renewal is turned off. I just don’t see the benefits of giving money to Ten Club when I can’t afford ticket prices, the seat locations are insulting, and the site is more about selling merch than sharing music and building community. Blessings and peace to you all. I’ll keep dancing with you in spirit and sound, just not in money.  
    Post edited by bicyclejoe on
    My Pearl Jam Road: 10/22/90 Seattle | 12/22/90 Seattle, Moore Theater | 9/29/92 Seattle, Magnusson Park, Drop in the Park | 9/5/93 The Gorge, with Neil Young and Blind Melon | 7/20/06 Portland, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with Sleater-Kinney | 7/22/06 The Gorge, 10/21/06 Mountain View, Shoreline Ampitheatre, Bridge School Benefit | 9/21/09 Seattle | 9/22/09 Seattle | 9/26/09 Portland, OR | 7/14/2011 Eddie Vedder, Portland, OR | 11/29/13 Portland, OR
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,499
    PJ is a bigger brand than SP or =w=. 

    That being said, Green Day and SP are playing Wrigley and their tickets were $20 more than PJ (after fees)
  • bicyclejoe
    bicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,203
    edited March 2024
    Tim Simmons said:
    PJ is a bigger brand than SP or =w=. 

    That being said, Green Day and SP are playing Wrigley and their tickets were $20 more than PJ (after fees)
     I wouldn’t pay these prices for Green Day or SP, either. 
    U2 tickets at the Sphere cost me $140 each. They were excellent seats. And that concert experience is arguably the most extraordinary of any in history. It’s was amazing.  
    And U2 is a much bigger band than PJ.


    Post edited by bicyclejoe on
    My Pearl Jam Road: 10/22/90 Seattle | 12/22/90 Seattle, Moore Theater | 9/29/92 Seattle, Magnusson Park, Drop in the Park | 9/5/93 The Gorge, with Neil Young and Blind Melon | 7/20/06 Portland, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with Sleater-Kinney | 7/22/06 The Gorge, 10/21/06 Mountain View, Shoreline Ampitheatre, Bridge School Benefit | 9/21/09 Seattle | 9/22/09 Seattle | 9/26/09 Portland, OR | 7/14/2011 Eddie Vedder, Portland, OR | 11/29/13 Portland, OR
  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,824
    My guess is SP, Weezer and PJ all have about the same number of casual fans, which is the vast majority. But PJ has a lot more die hards. Ones that are willing to travel, ones that feel the need to see at least 1 show every tour, multiple if possible. Buy every album, multiples of every album actually. 
    I hear more negative things about PJ than I do Weezer or SP. Maybe that's because I pay more attention to it or because I am part of that die hard crowd I draw that conversation more. But there is a lot of negativity associated with PJ that I don't necessarily hear about other similar bands. 
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,499
    Yeah, Pj has a larger ride or die fanbase. 
  • Chrrie
    Chrrie Posts: 435
    bicyclejoe said:
    Tim Simmons said:
    PJ is a bigger brand than SP or =w=. 

    That being said, Green Day and SP are playing Wrigley and their tickets were $20 more than PJ (after fees)
     I wouldn’t pay these prices for Green Day or SP, either. 
    U2 tickets at the Sphere cost me $140 each. They were excellent seats. And that concert experience is arguably the most extraordinary of any in history. It’s was amazing.  
    And U2 is a much bigger band than PJ.


    And U2 GA was $250, red zone was $600, P1 was $500, and $$$$ VIP packages etc. They subsidized the $140 400 section with the better seats whereas PJ just made everything essentially the same price. Not saying either way is better than the other but you can’t just compare a band’s nosebleed section with PJ’s because they’re entirely different pricing strategies. 
  • SHZA
    SHZA St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 4,314
    mace1229 said:
    ComeToTX said:
    Electro_UK said:
    Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins at the O2 in June is £75 a ticket. £75. Nearly £100 less for a double headline gig.

    Why are people still defending these insane prices? 
    Do they play the same songs every night? That makes a huge difference in people willing to go to multiple shows, which makes the experience more valuable. 
    It doesn’t cost the band anything to change up the setlist. So why would it affect the ticket price?
    Because you're going to have more demand from repeat attendees when it's not the same show every night. 
  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 892
    mace1229 said:
    My guess is SP, Weezer and PJ all have about the same number of casual fans, which is the vast majority. But PJ has a lot more die hards. Ones that are willing to travel, ones that feel the need to see at least 1 show every tour, multiple if possible. Buy every album, multiples of every album actually. 
    I hear more negative things about PJ than I do Weezer or SP. Maybe that's because I pay more attention to it or because I am part of that die hard crowd I draw that conversation more. But there is a lot of negativity associated with PJ that I don't necessarily hear about other similar bands. 
    I dunno man, Billy is pretty toxic and it’s been pretty well documented. I think his public persona is seen as much worse than PJ’s. Rivers has less off-stage baggage but only 2 albums that are really beloved, the more recent of which was the same month as No Code. I see people dunking on both those bands pretty frequently. 
    The fact that they need to tour together while PJ can solo is telling too.

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