Lemonade Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 The price of going to gigs is just starting to get out of hand.... for example searching for 2 tickets for Katie Melua at the AECC just now (yes, don't laugh) 28.25, per ticket, plus 3.75 'service charge', plus 2 for postage and packaging. This ends up working out at 33.25 per ticket, so for me and my girlfriend to go to this one gig will end up costing me 66.50. That's silly money, and I've decided I'm just not going to this gig, despite the fact I really want to. For the Feeling at the Music hall, it's 22.50, plus 2.25 for that mysterious "booking fee", and I don't think it's worth 25, despite the fact that I like them and I want to see them live.That fucking AECC is just a rip off (50 for WWE!), it's pissing me off having to miss gigs but I grudge shelling out 33 for a concert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 You should read this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have to agree with you. It's worse if you're buying just one ticket because the postage can't be split.e.g. 18.50 from Biffy at the SECC... + the 2.25 booking fee + 4.25 postage = 25! One of those things we'll just have to deal with though. It's not going to change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Yes, it's getting far too expensive to have beer/water/whatever splashed over you from a great height by a minority of bams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have to agree with you. It's worse if you're buying just one ticket because the postage can't be split.e.g. 18.50 from Biffy at the SECC... + the 2.25 booking fee + 4.25 postage = 25! One of those things we'll just have to deal with though. It's not going to change.Decided to 'Collect at Box Office' for that very reason, there's no way in hell it costs 4.25 to post something the size of a letter, special delivery/recorded or not.Booking Fee is a bastard, but, aren't they getting rid of that in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 DIY gigs are waaay less than the cost of a Katie Melua ticket. Go see something interesting instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Decided to 'Collect at Box Office' for that very reason, there's no way in hell it costs 4.25 to post something the size of a letter, special delivery/recorded or not.Booking Fee is a bastard, but, aren't they getting rid of that in October?When I booked my ticket there wasn't that option. Some sites such as TicketWeb still charge for Box Office collection. I've noticed it for gigs at King Tuts. Which is even more ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 everything's expensive these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 moorings, saturdays = three quid, four bandssnafu. mondays = free, three bandswhat more do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 moorings, saturdays = three quid, four bandssnafu. mondays = free, three bandswhat more do you want? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 That looks like a bread stick! You want the moon... and a bread stick??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Denim.. Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Not all bands are charging a fortune,. Metallica at the O2 Arena.. 15th Sept are charging fans ONLY 5 !!!Book now. All proceeds go to charity. Metallica announce super-cheap London O2 Arena show | News | NME.COM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Mwahahaha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 A nice simple way to see how 'expensive everything' is getting these days. Accumulative costs of every part of touring results in these ticket prices. The small amount of profit, from ticket sales, at the end of a tour may surprise us. Now spare a though for local promoters and the fees they are asked to supply bands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Not all bands are charging a fortune,. Metallica at the O2 Arena.. 15th Sept are charging fans ONLY 5 !!!Book now. All proceeds go to charity. Metallica announce super-cheap London O2 Arena show | News | NME.COMMetallica + the most business minded band in history...band are soon out of their record deal. by collecting registrered user details then they can sell the new album direct to them and pocket the extra $$$.the promoter for Led Zep got 20 million names and addresses of fans just from that gig. a database that size is worth a LOT of $$$sit all comes down to information which at the end of the day is the most valuable comodity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 the promoter for Led Zep got 20 million names and addresses of fans just from that gig. a database that size is worth a LOT of $$$sMaybe they did, but I've never had any spam from them.I was one of the lucky 10,000 out of the 20 million and spent 120 to see the gig, but damn it, it was worth it.As for the prices quoted by Lucky Rathen, I would say that they are comparitively "cheap" these days. Tom Waits was charging 100 quid or something in Edinburgh and it sold out in minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I guess it just comes down to how much we're willing to pay for tickets. I'll pay it if I think it's going to be worth it, even though I'll moan about it the extra charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Tom waits will have cost me in the region of 200 once it is all coubted, digs, train etc. I could have done it cheaper but I treated myself to an event I may never get to see again. I wrestled with my conscience but now consider it money very well spent. This was pretty much a one off and not much will get me braking the bank these days. Much prefer the unexpected special nights in smaller venues around town for 5-10Are Metallica playing one night or several? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Denim.. Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Are Metallica playing one night or several?It's a one-off show. A bit of self promotion (not that they need it) before they release their new album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 It's a one-off show. A bit of self promotion (not that they need it) before they release their new album. Good marketing then. They aren't likely to make a huge profit but the benefit will come at the other end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 100+ for a gig on ticket price alone is friggin' insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 life is getting too expensive not just concerts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Strong Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Metallica can probably afford to only charge 5 a ticket as they're still reaping the rewards from taking hissy fits and winning over 15 year old kids downloading their music.On the ticket price front; the whole booking fee this is just taking the piss. I think it's See Tickets or something, but i remember them charging 4.50 booking fee, and then 2.50 postage. No thanks. I don't think i've bought a gig ticket online for years, so maybe that's changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Metallica can probably afford to only charge 5 a ticket as they're still reaping the rewards from taking hissy fits and winning over 15 year old kids downloading their music.On the ticket price front; the whole booking fee this is just taking the piss. I think it's See Tickets or something, but i remember them charging 4.50 booking fee, and then 2.50 postage. No thanks. I don't think i've bought a gig ticket online for years, so maybe that's changed.metallica are the rolling stones of metal! only not as good! booking fees deffo take the piss but they're like prince charles and celery... here to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTickingTime-Bomb Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Are concerts getting too expensive? Yes they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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