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StonedRambler
Sure, but that isn't something that started yesterday. Promoters always have squeezed everything possible out of ticket prices. Actually Hyde Park was one of the cheapest gigs where you could get to first row with a 250 pounds GC ticket.
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The Worst.
The Diamond Pit area was quite large, certainly bigger than the pit concept we've been used to from No Filter tours. Not so exclusive, in other words. At Hyde Park 2 I arrived about 18:00 and found a good spot not too far from the catwalk and stage. At this point, many people were relaxing in comfortable chairs, drinking champagne in the VIP Summer Garden or whatever it's called. Around 19:30 it started to get packed. A couple of ladies complained I was too tall. What do they want me to do? Minimize myself? My height is not my fault. A group in front of me told everyone they had been there since 1PM and thus expected to get their place back if they went to the toilet or whatever, but that can be a bit difficult when you're 15 metres from stage and it's just 30 minutes before showtime. They were bit angry towards a spanish speaking guy who "stole" their personal space that they had been reserving since 1PM.
This is the problem with the Diamond Pit VIP concept. The promoters present it as something luxurious and relaxing. This attract a lot of people who don't normally attend concerts and they expect space and comfort close to stage, and get annoyed when they experience a tight, packed crowd.
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The Worst.
The Diamond Pit area was quite large, certainly bigger than the pit concept we've been used to from No Filter tours. Not so exclusive, in other words. At Hyde Park 2 I arrived about 18:00 and found a good spot not too far from the catwalk and stage. At this point, many people were relaxing in comfortable chairs, drinking champagne in the VIP Summer Garden or whatever it's called. Around 19:30 it started to get packed. A couple of ladies complained I was too tall. What do they want me to do? Minimize myself? My height is not my fault. A group in front of me told everyone they had been there since 1PM and thus expected to get their place back if they went to the toilet or whatever, but that can be a bit difficult when you're 15 metres from stage and it's just 30 minutes before showtime. They were bit angry towards a spanish speaking guy who "stole" their personal space that they had been reserving since 1PM.
This is the problem with the Diamond Pit VIP concept. The promoters present it as something luxurious and relaxing. This attract a lot of people who don't normally attend concerts and they expect space and comfort close to stage, and get annoyed when they experience a tight, packed crowd.
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Doxa
Interesting that back in 2013 Mick seemingly demanded that it was possible for GA to get near the stage. Didn't they change the areas in almost last minute or so (caused some heat here I recall). He seemingly wasn't pleased with the lame FOS audiences during the previous US arena tour and wanted to make sure that he will perform to enthusiastic crowd in Hyde Park.
Are the people with big wallets more wild these days or does he not care any longer...
- Doxa
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Doxa
Interesting that back in 2013 Mick seemingly demanded that it was possible for GA to get near the stage. Didn't they change the areas in almost last minute or so (caused some heat here I recall). He seemingly wasn't pleased with the lame FOS audiences during the previous US arena tour and wanted to make sure that he will perform to enthusiastic crowd in Hyde Park.
Are the people with big wallets more wild these days or does he not care any longer...
- Doxa
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artedm
The Band is doing great playing big places to keep ticket prices low.
I can't agree with someone who says £95.75 is "heavy" in 2022.
Go back to 2013 last Hyde park was $117 in 2013
[www.theglobeandmail.com]
Don't forget about $1,500 Tongue Pit's in 2013
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artedm
The Rolling Stones concert in Hyde Park sold out in five minutes, despite fan concerns over ticket prices. The 65,000 tickets went within minutes of being put on general release . AEG Live promoter Rob Hallett said the response had been incredible. He said: "We sold 65,000 tickets in the speed the system could handle it. If the system could handle it in seconds, we would have probably sold out in seconds."
Another interesting line:
Tickets cost £95, although there were hospitality packages at up to £299, but Hallett said basic ticket-holders would not lose out. He said: "The band wanted the regular ticket-holders to be right at the front of the stage staring at the whites of their eyes, not 200 yards away.
[www.theguardian.com]
also from 2013
Fans Rage At $500 Standing Price For Rockers' London Gig
Standing-room tickets at the front of the Hyde Park venue in London are going for £330 (just over $500)
[www.huffpost.com]
Still The Band is doing great playing big places to keep ticket prices low.
£95 in 2013- £95.75 in 2022
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The Worst.
The Diamond Pit area was quite large, certainly bigger than the pit concept we've been used to from No Filter tours. Not so exclusive, in other words. At Hyde Park 2 I arrived about 18:00 and found a good spot not too far from the catwalk and stage. At this point, many people were relaxing in comfortable chairs, drinking champagne in the VIP Summer Garden or whatever it's called. Around 19:30 it started to get packed. A couple of ladies complained I was too tall. What do they want me to do? Minimize myself? My height is not my fault. A group in front of me told everyone they had been there since 1PM and thus expected to get their place back if they went to the toilet or whatever, but that can be a bit difficult when you're 15 metres from stage and it's just 30 minutes before showtime. They were bit angry towards a spanish speaking guy who "stole" their personal space that they had been reserving since 1PM.
This is the problem with the Diamond Pit VIP concept. The promoters present it as something luxurious and relaxing. This attract a lot of people who don't normally attend concerts and they expect space and comfort close to stage, and get annoyed when they experience a tight, packed crowd.
That is quite right and I remember the group who were complaining and becoming heated about their 'space' being taken in front of you.
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artedm
Hi Gregor
I understand your point
hopefully we can agree:
in 2013 show had 65,000 people
in 2022 had 65,000 people
Someone paid £95 to be in the very back in 2013 and in 2022 someone paid £95 to be in the very back.
No price increased.
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The Worst.
The Diamond Pit area was quite large, certainly bigger than the pit concept we've been used to from No Filter tours. Not so exclusive, in other words. At Hyde Park 2 I arrived about 18:00 and found a good spot not too far from the catwalk and stage. At this point, many people were relaxing in comfortable chairs, drinking champagne in the VIP Summer Garden or whatever it's called. Around 19:30 it started to get packed. A couple of ladies complained I was too tall. What do they want me to do? Minimize myself? My height is not my fault. A group in front of me told everyone they had been there since 1PM and thus expected to get their place back if they went to the toilet or whatever, but that can be a bit difficult when you're 15 metres from stage and it's just 30 minutes before showtime. They were bit angry towards a spanish speaking guy who "stole" their personal space that they had been reserving since 1PM.
This is the problem with the Diamond Pit VIP concept. The promoters present it as something luxurious and relaxing. This attract a lot of people who don't normally attend concerts and they expect space and comfort close to stage, and get annoyed when they experience a tight, packed crowd.
That is quite right and I remember the group who were complaining and becoming heated about their 'space' being taken in front of you.
There were some real obnoxious types there at HP2. I had a woman position her rucksack right at the back of my legs to prevent me from moving so for about an hour I stood there like a scarecrow barely able to move - until I flipped and told her to back off.