Staffs still not sold out

[Benj]

Just got an email that stated Staffs tickets were still on sale at See.

This must be the longest its taken for them to 'sell out' in yonks mustn't it. Do you think its a sign that people are unwilling to pay the prices or that they're not that keen on the line up.

I had a gander at See and saw that Chelms has sold out all w/e tickets, did these go straight away, as per usual, or did they take a while? I've not kept up to date this year.

[Flaminglippy]

Just got an email that stated Staffs tickets were still on sale at See.

This must be the longest its taken for them to 'sell out' in yonks mustn't it. Do you think its a sign that people are unwilling to pay the prices or that they're not that keen on the line up.

I had a gander at See and saw that Chelms has sold out all w/e tickets, did these go straight away, as per usual, or did they take a while? I've not kept up to date this year.

[luckysalt]

Staffs was sold out last week, must have had some returns or bounced carsd or whatever

[The Cat Burglar]

The last couple of years have been mad with quick sales but I'm sure Staffs tickets always used to be on sale a bit longer. I think things are just going back to normal.

[Benj]

Staffs was sold out last week, must have had some returns or bounced carsd or whatever

[luckysalt]

It's only 1 per customer, so must be returns/bounced cards

[Paul ™]

TITP still not sold out either

[she bangs the drums]

Just got an email that stated Staffs tickets were still on sale at See.

This must be the longest its taken for them to 'sell out' in yonks mustn't it. Do you think its a sign that people are unwilling to pay the prices or that they're not that keen on the line up.

I had a gander at See and saw that Chelms has sold out all w/e tickets, did these go straight away, as per usual, or did they take a while? I've not kept up to date this year.

[staffsknot]

Well V isn't helping the situation by not announcing 50 or more acts and some of the 'confirmed' acts now disappearing. Frankly with all the big names doing tours this summer (Bruce Springsteen, U2, Metallica, AC/DC, etc...) a lot of cash that might have gone to festivals will have gone to these and with the economy up a poo laden stream I think its inevitable these things won't sell out in the future.

Personally I think the acts on the bill at the minute are quite good, but they need some padding out, just hope Seasick Steve hasn't cancelled.

[thetime]

isnt it always the case where festivals say they have sold out but trickles of tickets become available to the event.

[cabstar]

Well if it doesn't sell out what does it matter, might be the kick up the arse they need to get their act together.................

[nicocacola]

I still can't get tickets on see or ticketmaster. I really hope they release more tickets soon!

[headshrinker1979]

Well if it doesn't sell out what does it matter, might be the kick up the arse they need to get their act together.................

[the_hedge]

After squeezing us all in last year and doing next to f**k all about the conditions they have had the last of my money for a while.

[Chocscoffer]

agreed, piss poor organisation that gets worse every year, as does the line up, i am sure i haven't been the only one voting with my feet this year!!!

[ashcoates]

That's what I have done. I shan't be going back until they get their act together and stop treating their customers like crap. Also, they haven't helped themselves with the Radio 1 Roadshow line-up.

[Benj]

+1 might see if i can get something really cheap a couple of weeks before otherwise I'm not bothered this year, just feel as though V are going through the motions!

[staffsknot]

Benj the trouble is a lot of it is atmosphere too, if you book people like The Saturdays you aren't going to get the kind of music fans you would if you booked someone iconic - like The Who or Foo Fighters. It then becomes a vicious cycle as bands won't book and people won't come.

I thought this year was looking less pop when I saw Seasick Steve on, was expecting Springsteen too but neither are going to be there now. Instead its gone back to pop / radio friendly stuff. I've said before V is trying the little bit of everything route because if it goes hard rock it can't compete with Leeds / Reading or Download and Glasto has everything.

[Benj]

Benj the trouble is a lot of it is atmosphere too, if you book people like The Saturdays you aren't going to get the kind of music fans you would if you booked someone iconic - like The Who or Foo Fighters. It then becomes a vicious cycle as bands won't book and people won't come.

[the_hedge]

It really seems that a lot of regulars aren't going this year, after the decline of the last few years. 05 was one of the best of the 20+ festivals Ive been to, 08 one of the worst. The last 3 years have seen a steady decline and I think a lot of folk have finally had enough.

It would be great if it doesnt sell out this year and they really have to make an effort to get things going again, as it was once a really great weekend