Elvis Costello - Buxton

Idesofmarch69 said:
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?
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I agree.
I love the Opera House, it's a lovely little venue. I'm always up there, I was there only last night actually.
I won't pay that much either. It's the artist who dictates the price though, don't blame the venue, and these tickets range from £55.50 to £109.00.
He's ripping off his fans.
 
peter.evans said:
You were robbed !
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the gig never went ahead.
some **** from the local council got it pulled because of their name.
nearly 1000 tickets sold, refunds offered but most people kept them as souvenirs.
 
denislawsbackheel said:
My tickets for Nick Cave in Manchester were pre sale and only £45.
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Bargain in today's usual rip off society.

As an aside, I had a long chat with Nick Cave and Marc Almond when I was standing with them at a Cabaret Volltaire gig in St Albans in the 80s. (Tickets were probably about £4).

Nice bloke Nick Cave. He's about 7ft tall, so you get a sore neck talking to him.
 
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