London show selling terribly?

Jimmydean55
Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,618
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Saw this on the Metallica Forum. Is it really this bad?

https://www.reddit.com/r/pearljam/comments/1defeng/2_weeks_out_has_a_pj_london_show_ever_sold_this/
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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,206
    How embarrassing 


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,717
    edited June 2024
    Sometimes a band just has to take the leap of faith and trust in their fans wanting to shell out 200 bucks to see you instead of paying a reasonable sum.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Jimmydean55
    Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,618
    I just never thought ticket prices would be an issue with this band. Ever. But yet, here we are. 
  • drfox
    drfox Posts: 1,526
    It’s not the ticket prices it’s the late announcement when lots of people had already booked to see other concerts 
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    edited June 2024
    Jimmydean55 said:
    I just never thought ticket prices would be an issue with this band. Ever. But yet, here we are. 
    No, I think it's definitely the ticket prices (way too much, in my opinion). There is a massive cost of living crisis here and in other European countries and people just don't have almost €180 for a ticket, and if they do they are appalled at paying that much.

    The venue sizes are way too big e.g.-they normally play a 14,000 capacity venue in Dublin, now they are playing a 40,000 capacity venue. Plus, they don't play too often over here, so people are unfamiliar with them live and I think they are seen as more of a US attraction and the album is not doing so well. 
    Post edited by Philip_Ireland on
  • Hawk123
    Hawk123 Posts: 2,373
    Philip_Ireland said:
    Jimmydean55 said:
    I just never thought ticket prices would be an issue with this band. Ever. But yet, here we are. 
    No, I think it's definitely the ticket prices (way too much, in my opinion) and the venue sizes-they normally play a 14,000 capacity venue in Dublin, now they are playing a 40,000 capacity venue. Plus, they don't play too often over here, so people are unfamiliar with them live and I think they are seen as more of a US attraction. 
    Ticket prices are definitely a factor. For me, it’s easier to justify dropping $100-150 on a whim to check out a show you might be interested, especially for a more casual fan. When it’s creeping to the $300 range, the decision is made for me. 
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    edited June 2024
    Hawk123 said:
    Philip_Ireland said:
    Jimmydean55 said:
    I just never thought ticket prices would be an issue with this band. Ever. But yet, here we are. 
    No, I think it's definitely the ticket prices (way too much, in my opinion) and the venue sizes-they normally play a 14,000 capacity venue in Dublin, now they are playing a 40,000 capacity venue. Plus, they don't play too often over here, so people are unfamiliar with them live and I think they are seen as more of a US attraction. 
    Ticket prices are definitely a factor. For me, it’s easier to justify dropping $100-150 on a whim to check out a show you might be interested, especially for a more casual fan. When it’s creeping to the $300 range, the decision is made for me. 
    These over €/$100 ticket prices are a pretty new thing over here but seem to be coming the norm. The gold circle thing is relatively new too-it used to be first come, first in at no extra cost. Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer played here last week-tickets were €90. 
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,366
    So are you locals expecting 75% of the venue to be full or less?

    wish I could swing it… def tempted
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,206
    edited June 2024
    drfox said:
    It’s not the ticket prices it’s the late announcement when lots of people had already booked to see other concerts 
    It is totally prices if you think otherwise you must be doing well financially 


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,129
    Taylor swift played 2 shows in croke park Dublin a few years ago. Second show sold badly. They had to give away thousands of tickets to local school's etc.. thousands of empty seats is cat mologen.  They might have to take a serious hit and basically give tickets away to fill the stadium 

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    Dublin gold circle resale tickets are €120- almost a third off the original price! 
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,206
    And that's still 30 too much


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,785
    Can they cancel and re-do the original plan of 2 shows at the O2 xD

    SHOW COUNT: (170) 1990's=3, 2000's=53, 2010/20's=114, US=124, CAN=15, Europe=20 ,New Zealand=4, Australia=5
    Mexico=1, Colombia=1 



  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,206
    Indifference said:
    Can they cancel and re-do the original plan of 2 shows at the O2 xD
    That's what would have been perfect for everyone. Trying a one stop cash grab has failed


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    If you ‘volunteer’ for a few hours for my local sports club, you get a ticket. 
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    lastexitlondon said:
    Indifference said:
    Can they cancel and re-do the original plan of 2 shows at the O2 xD
    That's what would have been perfect for everyone. Trying a one stop cash grab has failed
    They can hardly go back to the €100 ticket now for future tours, although they should. 
  • cblock4life
    cblock4life Posts: 1,853
    You all sound very sensible.  

    The difference is Americans love to be, and quite frankly, have to be constantly entertained.  Not all, but certainly most.  
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    edited June 2024
    Resale gold circle for Dublin are now €100 on Ticketmaster! 
  • beano.79
    beano.79 Posts: 791
    drfox said:
    It’s not the ticket prices it’s the late announcement when lots of people had already booked to see other concerts 
    All the noise on social media over the last few months points to it being the ticket prices 
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 12,387
    cblock4life said:
    You all sound very sensible.  

    The difference is Americans love to be, and quite frankly, have to be constantly entertained.  Not all, but certainly most.  
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-qAQZXgz7AA

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