I'd love to see Springsteen live. I know he is doing some stadium dates this summer but two tickets, travel, hotel etc we would probably be looking at £300-350 for a night out.
I know he does a great set but we just can't justify that kind of expenditure on one night. Like others say on here illegal downloading whilst socially acceptable has hit artist royalties so they are making up for it with tour tickets.
The only single band gig that I would pay £200 for would be a "one time only" reunion tour by The Smiths where all the tickets had sold out leaving me in the hands of touts!
I think when it comes to concerts, you need to view it more as an experience and an event in your year, rather than a single night of enjoyment. While it does sound steep for a few hours' entertainment, I think it's worth it perhaps for a highlight of your year. Most normal concert goers will only see one or maybe a few in a year, so it's not that extravagant. How many people buy an expensive cup of coffee every work day? In a year you're probably spending more than £200 on something that will last a few minutes.
I haven't yet had to spend that much on tickets, but when factoring in a hotel and transportation, it does cost a few hundred pounds to go see a concert. I saw two last year, both memorable experiences, and probably spent less than I'd spend on Coca Cola or takeaways in a normal year. Well worth it, so I can see how Madonna fans might think £200 is worth it.
seriosly :rolleyes: who would pay £200 to see madonna :rolleyes: id pay £200+ for decent seats to see an artist like rihanna or beyonce who can actually sing and wouldnt bore me to deth
In the supposedly benighted music business, a lot of things are making money.
Between 1999 and 2009 concert-ticket sales in America tripled in value. It is not that more people are going to concerts. Rather, they are paying more to get in. In 1996 a ticket to one of America’s top 100 concert tours cost $25.81. If prices had increased in line with inflation, the average ticket would have cost $35.30 last year. In fact it cost $62.57. Well-known acts charge much more. The worldwide average ticket price to see Madonna last year was $114. For Simon & Garfunkel it was an eye-watering $169. Leading musicians have also, by roundabout means, seized a larger share of the mysterious “service” charges that are often tacked onto tickets.
Compared to what though, as said live performances are kind of unique experience. But I'd rather spend for an act that actually sings....
The prices are as they are because her fans are older, the bands that make the most money like the stones have old fans..they bid up the ticket prices.
seriosly :rolleyes: who would pay £200 to see madonna :rolleyes: id pay £200+ for decent seats to see an artist like rihanna or beyonce who can actually sing and wouldnt bore me to deth
I'd pay to get out of a place where Rihanna or Beyonce were performing.
Right at the front - standing in the gold circle. But how many people get to stand there? I'll be gutted if I don't get a REALLY good view!
I wouldn't pay that amount to see any artist...I don't like madonna so defo would pay that to see her. But the view of a fan is different, if you love her then surely it is worth it, its one of those things that are a rarity and you may never get the chance again, so if you can afford it then go for it.
But £200 pound to stand for about 3 hour and more...I would have gone for a seating ticket...cus i'm lazy like that...lol
Blimey. And I thought £30 odd was pricey to see Jimmy Carr. Don't think I would pay over £30 to see any artist when, with the bigger artists at least, DVDs are released of their best gigs.
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I know he does a great set but we just can't justify that kind of expenditure on one night. Like others say on here illegal downloading whilst socially acceptable has hit artist royalties so they are making up for it with tour tickets.
True.
I prefer it when she mimes though it sounds better.
You go to her concerts more for the show than the singing.
MIA is great as well, I don't care what she did
However long on stage he was, he still does embarrassing Dad at wedding dancing
And that was Live Aid
Then why on earth is she worth £200 of your money if you don't even want to hear her sing?!
The only single band gig that I would pay £200 for would be a "one time only" reunion tour by The Smiths where all the tickets had sold out leaving me in the hands of touts!
I haven't yet had to spend that much on tickets, but when factoring in a hotel and transportation, it does cost a few hundred pounds to go see a concert. I saw two last year, both memorable experiences, and probably spent less than I'd spend on Coca Cola or takeaways in a normal year. Well worth it, so I can see how Madonna fans might think £200 is worth it.
like I said you're really paying for the whole show - whether she's singing everything live or not doesn't really bother me.
and to be fair she normally sings most of the concert live - just mimes the odd track
2006 - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4896262.stm
Between 1999 and 2009 concert-ticket sales in America tripled in value. It is not that more people are going to concerts. Rather, they are paying more to get in. In 1996 a ticket to one of America’s top 100 concert tours cost $25.81. If prices had increased in line with inflation, the average ticket would have cost $35.30 last year. In fact it cost $62.57. Well-known acts charge much more. The worldwide average ticket price to see Madonna last year was $114. For Simon & Garfunkel it was an eye-watering $169. Leading musicians have also, by roundabout means, seized a larger share of the mysterious “service” charges that are often tacked onto tickets.
2010 - http://www.economist.com/node/17199460
The prices are as they are because her fans are older, the bands that make the most money like the stones have old fans..they bid up the ticket prices.
well then, you dont have good taste in music do you
All the Concerts i've been I went to see and listen to music played by musicians that know how to play instruments.
McCartney
Eric Clapton
BB King
John Mayall
Shania Twain
George Thorogood
Leslie West
Mark Knopfler
Bert Jansch
Rolling Stones
The likes of Rihanna and Beyonce are 10 a penny when compared to the greats
I wouldn't pay that amount to see any artist...I don't like madonna so defo would pay that to see her. But the view of a fan is different, if you love her then surely it is worth it, its one of those things that are a rarity and you may never get the chance again, so if you can afford it then go for it.
But £200 pound to stand for about 3 hour and more...I would have gone for a seating ticket...cus i'm lazy like that...lol
Exactly.
You'd have to pay me £200 to sit through a Rihanna concert
Likewise. I respect Beyonce as she is damned good at what she does, even though I do not like what she does.
I respect Madonna because even though she is no great singer, she has stood the test of time and managed to stay at the top of her game.
Rhianna just comes across as coarse and nasily and does not seem to have much going for her.
This is what I payed to see her in Leeds.
Before they got greedy and blamed pirates for loss of earnings.
£200? not on your Nelly.
Oooohh what was it like?