CaledonianGonzo Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, The Nal said: Bigger Bang was still the highest grossing tour of all time though! Were the pitches all seated on a BB? In the UK they were, I think. It's a mathematics thing from the promoters, I guess. Better to sell 90% of 60,000 tickets at £200 each than 100% at £150 each. The band get their guarantee regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: In the UK they were, I think. It's a mathematics thing from the promoters, I guess. Better to sell 90% of 60,000 tickets at £200 each than 100% at £150 each. The band get their guarantee regardless. True. I do find the "highest grossing tour" stats from bands who charge fans silly money like U2 and The Stones amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 The advantage of the Bigger Bang shows being all seated was that 1 minute to showtime we moved into a load of unoccupied seats right at the front at and had a view that's best described as off the bloody charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthwindandfire2205 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 So hope I get tickets for the 22nd May in London for the Stones. It’s my 50th birthday that day and will make up in a small way for no Glastonbury this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Face value prices are starting to go up on Ticketmaster Pit - £452 Golden circle - £282 Seats - £203 Standing/unreserved seats £102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Face value prices are starting to go up on Ticketmaster Pit - £452 Golden circle - £282 Seats - £203 Standing/unreserved seats £102 Well, it was a nice thought while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Aww yis I will definitely have some of that Mitski @ Brudenell action if I can still afford to have my car by then, Gorilla if not. Got into her by going to the Deaf Inst show the other years bocos I wanted to see Trust Fund who were supporting and my mate couldn't recommend her enough. I love her latest two album as much as the next jamoke, but nothing matches the fucking masterclass in immediate DIY rock she put forth that night. Only thing more you could've asked for was a mic drop before leaving the stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_C Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Undecided over these Stones gigs. Really fancy it, but with the ticket £100, a hotel, train and beer money, it's gonna be a hell of an expensive day. Probably my last chance to see them, but it surely can't match their Glastonbury set. I think they will definitely add a Saturday in Manchester, so it would either be that or Edinburgh if I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Mouseboy11 said: Ouch! Not that surprising. People have had a Pumpkins 'reunion' for over ten years now, and James being added back in to the fold doesn't really change a thing - he's not like Slash is to GnR, and I can't imagine him being there is gonna make much difference on stage/at the shows. The fact that this 'reunion' has seemingly boosted them from playing smaller venues to some of the biggest possible is pretty naive, and the promise of only pre-breakup material isn't all that when a lot of people have already seen that stuff played by Frankenstein's Pumpkins for a decade now (albeit, having to endure some crap new material in between). If/when they come to the UK with this I'm all over it, but I don't see sell out venues immediately, or at all. It's not as big of a deal as Billy would like you to believe. Edited February 27, 2018 by FloorFiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Anyone had their presale codes through yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 30 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Anyone had their presale codes through yet? Came here to ask the same thing. Not got one yet. Is it any cheaper with a code? At £100+ plus probably £40 on the train I am in two minds still. I'm another one who saw them at Glastonbury and managed to get about tenth row. Loved every minute of it and am not sure if I want to spoil that memory. Plus, after watching the set back home, they weren't that brilliant were they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinaski_ Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Mouseboy11 said: Ouch! It was far too ambitious and too many venues, you keep it small and simple at the start, make it enticing to go. They'll probably end up doing the O2 over here Hopefully they'll do a Euro festival instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash's hat Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 No code here yet, checking e-mails diligently. I didn't go the year they were at Glastonbury so that makes decision easier. I know what you mean about not spoiling the memory - not going to download to see g'n'r for that very reason. Maybe another tour in their own right I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I failed on Tday when they played in 2013, I then threw my toys out of the pram and didn't go to Hyde park... I was supposed to see them in Sheffield in 2006, but in the end couldn't go. I need a ticket for this tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Still no email. Come on Keef, put your medical grade cocaine down for a second and type an email goddamn it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_C Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I've bottled it. I've calculated the cost of ticket, hotel, trains, food and beer and it has made the decision for me. I could probably go away to see another band, plus a couple of gigs at home, for the price that that one gig would cost me, plus there's the Glastonbury memory I will always have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 4 hours ago, FloorFiller said: Not that surprising. People have had a Pumpkins 'reunion' for over ten years now, and James being added back in to the fold doesn't really change a thing - he's not like Slash is to GnR, and I can't imagine him being there is gonna make much difference on stage/at the shows. The fact that this 'reunion' has seemingly boosted them from playing smaller venues to some of the biggest possible is pretty naive, and the promise of only pre-breakup material isn't all that when a lot of people have already seen that stuff played by Frankenstein's Pumpkins for a decade now (albeit, having to endure some crap new material in between). If/when they come to the UK with this I'm all over it, but I don't see sell out venues immediately, or at all. It's not as big of a deal as Billy would like you to believe. It's stupidly expensive too, isn't it? Selecting Atlanta, GA randomly from their website has standing at $129 + $20 booking. Nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 still no code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Still no email. They're meant to be on sale now aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 This is some bullshit right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Nothing here either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Pretty sure I'm not bothering. Haven't even checked to see if I'm working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Already on viagogo. £206 cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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