Blur

[Skip997]

Just now, Hugh Jass II said:

Nobody wants him to do it for free, and nobody expects them not to make money off it.

We just don’t like having the piss taken.

Then don't buy the tickets.

It's really quite simple.

[Skip997]

1 minute ago, Levitz said:

He should work for free? 

What about the other people in the band who don't have the same net worth and income?

What about the session musicians?

What about the techs and roadies?

Catering staff?

Admin staff?

etc etc

As we have discussed ad infinitum it is too expensive, stadium gigs all are (to a greater and lesser extent), how much you hold them as money grabbing seems to rest on the fact that this is Blur.

I don't see the same criticism of Peter Kay for example. At least people could be consistent. 

And round we go again......

I haven't mentioned these others, although I imagine the rest of the band are more than comfortable.

I'm only mentioning Blur as this thread is about them. IMO all stadium/arena gigs are at least twice the price they could/should be, they're all money grabbers.

I'll say it again, if you think it's a rip off then don't buy the tickets - it's very simple.

[kingbadger]

4 minutes ago, Levitz said:

As we have discussed ad infinitum it is too expensive, stadium gigs all are (to a greater and lesser extent), how much you hold them as money grabbing seems to rest on the fact that this is Blur.

I don't see the same criticism of Peter Kay for example. At least people could be consistent. 

Because this is the thread titled Blur and this is where the conversation started. That's it. It's not because anyone hates Blur, on the contrary its because people were interested in the gig before seeing the price.

[Skip997]

Apparently  Coxon is worth $15 million

[henry bear]

2 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Apparently  Coxon is worth $15 million

That’d get him a couple of kick-ass seats for the Taylor Swift tour

[Skip997]

1 minute ago, henry bear said:

That’d get him a couple of kick-ass seats for the Taylor Swift tour

And maybe even a couple of beers?

[gfa]

1 hour ago, Suprefan said:

Because middle aged men are upset that tickets dont cost £20 for their favorite pub band. And apparently Damon and co somehow owe everyone a favor with cheap tickets. Luckily e fests is a microcosm and they sold 80% of tickets already.  Notice how nobody got that upset with Pulp and tix are just a bit less than this?

If I want to stand front row at Pulp at Finsbury I pay £75

If I want to stand front row at Blur at Wembley I pay £150

100% more isn't just a bit less you muppet

[scatteredscreens]

35 minutes ago, Levitz said:

I don't see the same criticism of Peter Kay for example. At least people could be consistent. 

And round we go again......

Because this is a festival/music forum. And no, 'Is this the way to Amarillo' doesn't count.

[Levitz]

5 minutes ago, scatteredscreens said:

Because this is a festival/music forum. And no, 'Is this the way to Amarillo' doesn't count.

Yet there was a thread on the Peter Kay tour, where the Peter Kay tour was discussed (no mention of amarillo) people on here (some complaining about the Blur prices) have posted about buying tickets and yet there is no criticism of the prices. 

[scatteredscreens]

1 minute ago, Levitz said:

Yet there was a thread on the Peter Kay tour, where the Peter Kay tour was discussed (no mention of amarillo) people on here (some complaining about the Blur prices) have posted about buying tickets and yet there is no criticism of the prices. 

Did Peter Kay have a golden circle?

[Levitz]

Just now, scatteredscreens said:

Did Peter Kay have a golden circle?

No idea, I don't know him intimately. 

[scatteredscreens]

Just now, Levitz said:

No idea, I don't know him intimately. 

Well that's what the gripe is with Blur. And also you're comparing a seated stand up gig to a standing gig with a standing premium section. I also think the prices for Peter Kay are w*nk if that makes you feel any better.

[stuie]

5 minutes ago, Levitz said:

Yet there was a thread on the Peter Kay tour, where the Peter Kay tour was discussed (no mention of amarillo) people on here (some complaining about the Blur prices) have posted about buying tickets and yet there is no criticism of the prices. 

Didn’t he keep the prices the same as the last tour and have seats for £35+BF? 

Genuine question…. wouldn’t go and see him even if it was free so have no knowledge! 

[DeanoL]

7 minutes ago, scatteredscreens said:

Did Peter Kay have a golden circle?

Pretty much. Newcastle prices:

• £35 (£41.55 including booking fee)
• £50 (£58.05 including booking fee)
• £65 (£74.55 including booking fee)

Best seat package (includes gift, programme and VIP laminate/lanyard)

• £135 (£151.25 including booking fee)

[DeanoL]

Is the "Best seat package" eg. equivalent of the golden circle just plain greed? Or is it why the low end tickets are so cheap?

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

And while the thread falls apart seemingly on a perpetual loop of the same argument, my guy Captain America is 6000 miles away, draped in the stars and bars, pissing himself laughing, whilst furiously knocking one out to an image of a bald eagle perched atop of the Yuma tent, with "Of Thee I Sing" blasting aloud in the background. 

The Blur ticket price has been done to death, let's talk setlists and other potential gigs...

[Hugh Jass II]

37 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

Is the "Best seat package" eg. equivalent of the golden circle just plain greed? Or is it why the low end tickets are so cheap?

Yeah the best seat stuff is bullshit too.

The two key differences between musical and stand-up are that stand up (and theatre is exactly the same) are verbal rather than musical. There is benefit in being right down the front as being able to see little details and intricacies in a performance are more important than some lads playing guitars. You’re going to have a better experience in the front row of the O2 than at the very back where you may as well be watching a DVD of the performance.

The second key difference is these gigs are all seater, some seats will be closer than others and such the price differential is valid. At a standing gig if you want to get to the front then you get there early and show a level of commitment and dedication. I would much rather that than stand 50 feet behind people who are only there because they had an extra 45 quid in their pockets on sale day.

[clarkete]

6 hours ago, Punksnotdead said:

I went to a few Wembley stadium gigs back in the 80's (U2, Springsteen, etc) & I don't remember them being the equivalent of £100+, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to afford it!

Easy enough to find out. 

Go to ebay, find somene advertising ticket... 

 

Then feed price and year into bank of England page... 

[Greenelk]

1 hour ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

And while the thread falls apart seemingly on a perpetual loop of the same argument, my guy Captain America is 6000 miles away, draped in the stars and bars, pissing himself laughing, whilst furiously knocking one out to an image of a bald eagle perched atop of the Yuma tent, with "Of Thee I Sing" blasting aloud in the background. 

The Blur ticket price has been done to death, let's talk setlists and other potential gigs...

How many warm up gigs did they do last time round?  It was at least 3 scattered around the country wasn't it?

[CaledonianGonzo]

They definitely played the Barras.

[MrRadioactiveCake]

32 minutes ago, clarkete said:

Easy enough to find out. 

Go to ebay, find somene advertising ticket... 

Worth noting that direct comparisons aren't particularly useful given the music industry has shifted away from flogging boatloads of CD's as it's revenue source, and will now rely on other means to recoup that income such as more extensive touring and higher ticket costs.

[clarkete]

14 minutes ago, MrRadioactiveCake said:

Worth noting that direct comparisons aren't particularly useful given the music industry has shifted away from flogging boatloads of CD's as it's revenue source, and will now rely on other means to recoup that income such as more extensive touring and higher ticket costs.

Good point

[DeanoL]

1 hour ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Yeah the best seat stuff is bullshit too.

The two key differences between musical and stand-up are that stand up (and theatre is exactly the same) are verbal rather than musical. There is benefit in being right down the front as being able to see little details and intricacies in a performance are more important than some lads playing guitars. You’re going to have a better experience in the front row of the O2 than at the very back where you may as well be watching a DVD of the performance.

The second key difference is these gigs are all seater, some seats will be closer than others and such the price differential is valid. At a standing gig if you want to get to the front then you get there early and show a level of commitment and dedication. I would much rather that than stand 50 feet behind people who are only there because they had an extra 45 quid in their pockets on sale day.

Is it not showing a level of commitment and dedication to be on there at 9am on the dot and getting in as soon as possible to get the best tickets though? 

Certainly it's relatively recent that stand-up in theatres has been sold with tiered seating. Even in arenas. I remember getting front row tickets at the Birmingham Tim Minchin Orchestra tour and it being a fixed price. I'm not sure if it was tiered seats on the Back tour but I don't think it was. Or if it was the prices weren't vastly different. 

Just looking now, all tickets for Dara O'Briain at the Hippodrome are £26 (even the restricted view ones). It's not always been the case that allocated seating gigs have had tiering, especially not beyond restricted view ones being cheaper.

[Punksnotdead]

2 hours ago, clarkete said:

Easy enough to find out. 

Go to ebay, find somene advertising ticket... 

 

Then feed price and year into bank of England page... 

I've probably still got my old tickets knocking about somewhere but I can't be arsed looking for them!

Wait, what? People buy old tickets on eBay? Maybe I will look for them after all! 🙂

[strummer77]

1 hour ago, DeanoL said:

 

Certainly it's relatively recent that stand-up in theatres has been sold with tiered seating. Even in arenas. I remember getting front row tickets at the Birmingham Tim Minchin Orchestra tour and it being a fixed price. I'm not sure if it was tiered seats on the Back tour but I don't think it was. Or if it was the prices weren't vastly different. 

Just looking now, all tickets for Dara O'Briain at the Hippodrome are £26 (even the restricted view ones). It's not always been the case that allocated seating gigs have had tiering, especially not beyond restricted view ones being cheaper.

Theatres are different to Arenas mind. Your position would be miles away at somewhere like the O2.