Feels like the right time to start a new thread for next year's gigs.
John Mayer playing the 3Arena on 29 March 2024.
For malahide, st Anne’s, marlay, Kilmainham etc it was €10 difference this year. and I was specifically talking about a malahide show for next year
And realistically if they just charged a flat fee for those special areas they Artist/agent would just increase the Ga price to ensure they get same amount of money as they would for dividing the pitch into more expensive areas.
and charging more for better views is the norm in the entertainment industry.
One of two people on here were complaining the opposite, that Bruce/aiken charging flat fee for seats at Croker is annoying.
It's not the distance with Malahide, it's the volume of traffic, narrow roads. Getting in and out very problematic.
That's their dynamic pricing, based on demand, blah blah blah. Originally, P!nk Gold Circle tickets were €166.75.
The first time I saw this happening on the day was for Depeche Mode in the 3Arena, when they went on sale in July. The standing tickets initially went on sale for €97 and within a few hours, they were €155. That wasn't Platinum or VIP; that was the price.
Yeah. You'll pay more for the good seats on Broadway, West End, footie matches, courtside at the Lakers etc. If anything we've done well for it to take this long to hit music like this.
250 quid tho!
They were €155 not €250 for golden circle.
Can blame Taylor Swift, Adele and a few others for the cost increases in vinyl. They're printing money shilling them to gullible fans and driving production costs up.
I say shilling as TS in particular releases multiple colour variants of albums which fans buy without even having a vinyl player.
Not anymore. €263 inc fees
That's dynamic pricing finally showing up in our market. I got mine for 155.
"Ticket prices may fluctuate, based on demand, at any time."
Ugh.
Grim yep
Radio Nova said major embargoed gig announcement tomorrow at 8am. I wonder is it AC/DC, lot of speculation about it being announced soon
https://www.oe24.at/leute/musik/ac-dc-countdown-zur-tour-mit-wien-doppelpack/577197863
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0PGIJ3o92V/
It's such a turn off, even when it's acts I really like. 22 euro last night, up close and personal with BC Camplight and Personal Trainer in Whelan's, both phenomenal. At least you feel you're supporting a venue and acts that need and deserve it and a promoter that's trying to do something interesting.
I believe Munich stadium have gig announcement tomorrow too so would seem likely
Golden Circle no longer available in LCD presale. Anyone know if there'll be some available in genpop sale or if this means they're all gone?
Makes sense. Payday before Xmas.
seen this with green day in marlay as well, €99 in presale for gold circle, currently €135 plus fees, pretty sure was even higher on day of general release
with regards to gold circle pricing i think a tenner is fair, anything more is taking the p1$$; think RHCP in marlay charge €135 vs €89 for their gold circle v gen adm in marlay last year
Great stuff
I get this as the difference between a cheap seat view and a good seat view in the west End is quite drastic....
A couple of metres on a pitch though? For 50 cuid? Not having it.......
10 euro for separate bar and toilet yes I get....
50 for a slightly better view.....people kidding themselves if they think that makes sense from a punters point of view (I get the argument of if was all the same price then yes the GA price will go up slightly)
Saw Doctors with an Irish gig announcement for tomorrow morning
Deacon Blue in Collins Barracks, August 23rd.
Wonder if they would chance the 3 arena after 4 olympia sellouts? probably that galway airport though.
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I was shocked that it was only €10 for Depeche Mode. It was a no-brainer at that price
I'm not justifying a €50 pricetag as that's extortionate but to be fair, its not for a "slightly better view". If you don't want to or aren't able for being crammed in at the front of a packed crowd, being able to get a golden circle ticket and stand unencumbered at the back of the area and still have a good view, rather than be at the very back of the standing section makes a big difference.
It's a couple of metres between the back of the golden circle to the front of the standing but we all well know that its a significant difference between the front and back of the standing area and not everyone is paying for a few meters.
That said, €50 is a lot. Foo Fighters did a golden circle and didn't charge extra for it which was a great move.
Sting In Musgrave Park will be one of the top gigs of 2024 for sure.
One of my favourite musicians.
He was great in Malahide in summer just gone.
Definitely recommend Golden Circle for Marlay Park and Malahide Castle. The latter at a slight disadvantage with the toilets at the back of the venue.
Dec 1st tomorrow, maybe the AC/DC announcement and who knows might be more
Galway airport sounds about right. Maybe 2 nights
I was thinking the exact same thing while reading this discussion. Happy I can get my gig fix paying €18 to see NewDad in Roisin Dubh tomorrow night.
I'm holding off on an LCD ticket until next year. Between JAMC, The Bug, two bills and general Christmas expense something has to give. Besides, at this moment in time keeping warm is of greater importance than Fat Murphy and co. I'm sure i'll be able to pick up a ticket no problem between now and June (if i even decide to go).
Not the most thrilling of posts on my part.
