Elvis Costello - Buxton

[Idesofmarch69]

Just noticed that Elvis was playing Buxton Opera House in September and had a look for tickets as he would be good in a smaller venue. Unfortunately, a seat in the stalls was £109 through their box office.
I think he's a superb artist but I'd only pay that if he was playing in my lounge and I could invite friends.
Think I'll settle for The Men They Couldn't Hang at Gorilla in May. Less than £25.

When did it become a thing that to see well-known artists costs that much or am I just getting old?

 

[heslops barnet]

Just noticed that Elvis was playing Buxton Opera House in September and had a look for tickets as he would be good in a smaller venue. Unfortunately, a seat in the stalls was £109 through their box office.
I think he's a superb artist but I'd only pay that if he was playing in my lounge and I could invite friends.
Think I'll settle for The Men They Couldn't Hang at Gorilla in May. Less than £25.

When did it become a thing that to see well-known artists costs that much or am I just getting old?

Should be £65 top wack…..

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Just noticed that Elvis was playing Buxton Opera House in September and had a look for tickets as he would be good in a smaller venue. Unfortunately, a seat in the stalls was £109 through their box office.
I think he's a superb artist but I'd only pay that if he was playing in my lounge and I could invite friends.
Think I'll settle for The Men They Couldn't Hang at Gorilla in May. Less than £25.

When did it become a thing that to see well-known artists costs that much or am I just getting old?

They charge what people are willing to pay sadly.

 

[CTID1988]

Gig ticket prices are mental these days. A punk band from America called NOFX are playing a couple of dates over here in June, they are hardly a household name but the tickets are £85.... Its getting ridiculous

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

It’s because it’s how musicians make money these days. Streaming pays peanuts.

 

[Barcon]

Gig ticket prices are mental these days. A punk band from America called NOFX are playing a couple of dates over here in June, they are hardly a household name but the tickets are £85.... Its getting ridiculous

I couldn't afford to leave the house if I was back there.

Just bought two tickets to see Yard Act over here. $43cdn ea - about 25 quid.

 

[Lavinda Past]

It’s because it’s how musicians make money these days. Streaming pays peanuts.

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[dronefromsector7G]

Gig ticket prices are mental these days. A punk band from America called NOFX are playing a couple of dates over here in June, they are hardly a household name but the tickets are £85.... Its getting ridiculous

Saw them in about 1996. Tickets were about a tenner. This one is their farewell tour isn’t it?

 

[Lavinda Past]

Just noticed that Elvis was playing Buxton Opera House in September and had a look for tickets as he would be good in a smaller venue. Unfortunately, a seat in the stalls was £109 through their box office.
I think he's a superb artist but I'd only pay that if he was playing in my lounge and I could invite friends.
Think I'll settle for The Men They Couldn't Hang at Gorilla in May. Less than £25.

When did it become a thing that to see well-known artists costs that much or am I just getting old?

I think it cost me about 75p to go to 'Stiff's Live Stiffs', when Elvis Costello was at his absolute best with the Attractions, as were Ian Dury, Wreckless Eric etc.

The world has gone f*ckin mad.

 

[1961_vintage]

When did it become a thing that to see well-known artists costs that much or am I just getting old?

Chelsea prices.