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Bruce Springsteen General Discussion Thread

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 Ecw76


    I appreciate he charges a set fee and that size of the venue is a consideration. However as the pfo reply received from Aiken promotions points out all ticket costs are approved by the artist/management. Surely it must occur to them that the equivalent of 130 usd and 140 usd is way over the top in a country that's on it's knees. It's not as if he needs the huge fee. There was a time when Bruce would have been concerned about his average fans ability to get to see him. Outside of the east coast, it's easy to understand why his star doesn't shine so brightly in the us anymore. U only have to look at the number of greatest hits packages he has released in recent years. Putting this tour on sale without even an album release date stinks of a money grab. I once had a discussion with an acquaintance who works for Aiken and was blaming them and this country for the high costs. He said it's the artist that's to blame, that he will consider his popularity in a particular country and set his fee accordingly. If it was the case that the size of the venue dictated the cost, having regard to his set fee, then the logical conclusion is that it would cost 400 to 500 to see him in many of the indoor arenas in the us where the usual capacity is about 15000. The truth is the artist has control of the price (and Bruce has always kept tight control of his music/work). That's my rant over. As I say I am a huge fan, have seen him about 30 times and met him twice. The fact that I am not buying tickets for this show is an indication of how strongly I feel about this issue


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,868 delbertgrady
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    dixiefly wrote: »
    [a midweek] concert ... and the prices will probably mean that it wont sell as quickly as 2009.

    ... which, in turn, didn't sell as well as 2008.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,402 nxbyveromdwjpg
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    Tickets bought, wasnt hard


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 SB-08
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    Got standing tickets :D:D


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 16,045 Furious-Red
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    Done:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 corm500
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    Just got 2 tickets. They may be the most expensive standing tickets I have ever bought .......but it is The Boss. And I have never seen him live :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 EyesClosed
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    corm500 wrote: »
    Just got 2 tickets. They may be the most expensive standing tickets I have ever bought .......but it is The Boss. And I have never seen him live :)

    managed to get three, it will be my first boss gig to, can't wait now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,681 Zwillinge
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    Bought 2 best available... Sitting, but sure, there ya go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,643 Phoenix Park
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    Two in the bag. Be sure to enjoy it at this price! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 McGrath5
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    Picked up a couple there myself, can't wait for this gig! :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 Shorty11857
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    Got 3 standing tickets, that was easier than expected


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,636 PTH2009
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    damn it stuck in line waiting. probly sold out


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 Micilin Muc
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    Two tickets bought. Nearly had a fit when I was asked for my SecureCode :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,643 Phoenix Park
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    damn it stuck in line waiting. probly sold out

    nah you'll be fine i reckon


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 Limerick91
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    Waiting time 9 minutes:(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 555 musicmania
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    Have mine :D Standing of course! Was waiting a couple of mins!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 337 maninblack
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    Chances of more dates??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 mossie
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    musicmania wrote: »
    Have mine :D Standing of course! Was waiting a couple of mins!

    Got mine took less than a minute from 9:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,636 PTH2009
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    nah you'll be fine i reckon

    nah i wont be i have standing tickets and there all gone id say


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 EyesClosed
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    nah you'll be fine i reckon

    wait time is now 15 minutes for a ticket


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,249 theoneeyedman
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    sameas that loggedin bang on 9 and still in Q-wtf is that about


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 488 theblueirish
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    3 for Hyde Park, easy enough done.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 636 big_show
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    4 got, second date coming?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 363 The Swordsman
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    Got 4 for pitch. Very quick compared to previous years, though for about a minute, I thought Ticketmaster was going to hang on me. Blood Pressure returning to normal.

    Hopefully, second night in the offing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,079 skimpydoo
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    sameas that loggedin bang on 9 and still in Q-wtf is that about
    9 minutes in the queue. Why?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,943 Burning Eclipse
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    3 for Hyde Park, easy enough done.

    How? I want tickets for that gig... I thought they weren't on sale till Saturday?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,636 PTH2009
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    no hope. it froze on me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 363 The Swordsman
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    9 minutes in the queue. Why?

    The amount of traffic on the site. In 2009, I was at 12 minutes and still got a ticket. Hang in there, mate.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 Limerick91
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    Yes 4 Standing Tickets :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,394 mojesius
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    BOOM! :D


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