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Concert Industry Doing Okay So Far
Filed under: Music Minute > Business Blitz
The concert industry has yet to be hit by the recession.
So far.
While almost all other businesses are floundering, the concert industry is boasting one of its best years ever.
The biz scored just under $4 billion worldwide, up 13% from last year.
Bon Jovi ranked Number 1 in sales, earning $210.6 million and drawing 2.2 million fans.
Bruce Springsteen came in second with Madonna at a close third, earning $204.5 million and $162 million, respectively.
Billboard's concert industry writer, Ray Waddell, figures that it's because live music is "not something you can get a fix for somewhere else." He adds that "compared to other things [That you might need a fix for, wink wink], it's pretty affordable."
But he is also quick to warn that "it would be crazy to think that the economy and unemployment won't impact ticket sales at some point."
The economy is already under blame for the cancellation of some New Year's Eve events.
Other concert experts are saying that ticket sales are already slowing down because people, unsure of their money situations, are waiting until the shows to buy tickets. And yet others are saying that the industry's boost came as a result of purchases prior to the really bad economic news, and that this summer will be the true litmus test, since that's when a lot of bands go on tour.
Gary Bongiovanni - who is editor-in-chief of concert industry publication Pollstar - says, "Even in good times the public has a hard time supporting them all, and obviously when people are unemployed they're not going to be buying concert tickets."
Uh-oh…. Everyone might just have to stay home this year!
[Image via WENN.]
STILL TOO LONG TO READ…..*YAWNS!
DON'T YOU HAVE ANY INTERESTING NEWS FOR TODAY MAN BOOBIES?!?!?!?!?
Where is the post about Kanye the fuckhead getting busted for lipsynching, techo malfunction, and having another person sing his high notes on Saturday Night Live…???
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.
Lets discover pants? Shall we?
madonna is a snicker licker. she sux. bbd do u need a reacharound??
im scared of this old whore and her wide saggy beef……
wow…boring…who really cares
When People know something is good they spend the money not matter what…. My 3 best concerts of the year were ( all divas this year ) : Tina Turner, Donna Summer and the number one of course MADONNA !
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Here comes Shitney
Re: SweetPat – lol……you read beyond the headline??
Re: reach_around – Thanks, but orchidgirl has things well in hand if you know what I mean!
Re: orchidgirl – hi girl…….i tried my best to be the voice of reason last night……oh well….you can't please them all right?
Re: mamajud – Hey mama! Merry Christmas! =)
What a Kabbalah-whore!!!!
Are those stink lines coming off her?
Bon jovi sucks donkey ass!
and bon jovi and springsteen only turns first cause they did a tour for a year and madonna tour only 5 months.so she will be at first,but she owns a new record most viewed and most grossing female tour of all time,she rocks.sticky and sweet tour best tour ever.no doubt
Re: BBBoricua – ahaha-she is not a whore.she is a business woman,that really knows what she is doing.she really rocks.u go madonna.madonna arrived in london.guy was in the airport waiting for madonna and the kids
but the numbers are false.madonna earned 200 and something millions.not 162 millions
Re: DSummerfan – yeahh.number one madonna of course.she rock.now she is in london.theres some rumours about sticky and sweet part 2.i dont know but it sounds false to me
Madonna's tour earned a reported 282 million dollars with only fifty something dates… Perez your numbers are wrong once again…
Re: SweetPat – back at ya!
How come everytime I come to this site, I have to look at fucking Madonna's old ass. Dear God please take her!
SO WHOREDONNA IS NOT THE QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE AFTER ALL, HMMM….
Re: loveM –
SHE'S A WHORE. THE WORST KIND, AN OLD ONE. DEAL WITH IT.
LIES, PEREZ.
CELINE DION'S TOUR MADE $300 MILLION- MORE THAN THE HAS-BEEN WHORE QUEEN VADGE'S "SKANKY AND OLD" CIRCUS.
With the completion of Madonna's final show in Sao Paulo Brazil last evening - one of eleven record-breaking performances in South America - the 'Material Girl's' 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour reigns supreme by becoming the Number One Largest Grossing Tour in history by a solo artist, it was confirmed today by Live Nation, the tour's international producer. Her 58 shows in Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico and South America played for a staggering 2,350,282 million fans and sold over (USD)280,000,000 in tickets
"Madonna has yet again demonstrated her true global appeal as a live performer whether in stadiums or arenas. Not only will this tour be the top selling tour of all time for a solo artist and a female artist (eclipsing her own record), but it will position her as one of the top selling touring artists of all time" said Arthur Fogel, Live Nation's Chairman of Global Music and CEO of Global Touring.
Along with record breaking ticket sales in South America with a total 650,000 tickets sold, the 'Sticky & Sweet' Tour sold 72,000 tickets at Zurich's Military Airfield Dubendorf - the largest audience ever assembled for a show in Switzerland. In London, where she performed in front of 74,000 fans with over 12 million dollars in ticket sales, Madonna surpassed all previous records at both the old and new Wembley Stadiums. In New York City, Madonna's four sell-outs at Madison Square Garden shows added up to a record breaking 23 sold out performances since 2001 at that venue - a record for most appearances for a single artist in this decade.
Madonna's multi Grammy-nominated CD "Hard Candy" debuted at number one early this year in over 37 countries.
Old mutton dressed as lamb!!!
I love Madonna when she looks like Madonna, I fucking hate this hat and outfit on her…then with her posing with her legs open like a wacked out granny. So unflattering. HATES IT! BBBBBBBBBBBBBlaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!!!! puke
Why does she always have that outfit on when perez puts here on here!!!!!!
No comment cause i will keep the rest to myself..
ewww, I just threw up. Madonna is so gross
#1 GROSSING TOUR IN HISTORY FOR SOLO ARTIST
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — With the completion of Madonna’s final show in Sao Paulo, Brazil last evening — one of eleven record-breaking performances in South America — the ‘Material Girl’s’ ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour reigns supreme by becoming the Number One Largest Grossing Tour in history by a solo artist, it was confirmed today by Live Nation, the tour’s international producer. Her 58 shows in Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico and South America played for a staggering 2,350,282 fans and sold over $280,000,000 in tickets
“Madonna has yet again demonstrated her true global appeal as a live performer whether in stadiums or arenas. Not only will this tour be the top selling tour of all time for a solo artist and a female artist (eclipsing her own record), but it will position her as one of the top selling touring artists of all time,” said
Arthur Fogel, Live Nation’s Chairman of Global Music and CEO of Global Touring.
Along with record breaking ticket sales in South America with a total 650,000 tickets sold, the ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour sold 72,000 tickets at Zurich’s Military Airfield Dubendorf — the largest audience ever assembled for a show in Switzerland. In London, where she performed in front of 74,000 fans with over 12 million dollars in ticket sales, Madonna surpassed all previous records at both the old and new Wembley Stadiums. In New York City, Madonna’s four sell-outs at Madison Square Garden shows added up to a record breaking 23 sold out performances since 2001 at that venue — a record for most appearances for a single artist in this decade.
Madonna’s multi Grammy-nominated CD “Hard Candy” debuted at number one early this year in over 37 countries.
SOURCE Live Nation
‘STICKY & SWEET’ TOUR: 58 SHOWS - 2,350,282 FANS!!!
News Captain: intothegroove Date: Dec 22,2008
#1 GROSSING TOUR IN HISTORY FOR SOLO ARTIST
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — With the completion of Madonna’s final show in Sao Paulo, Brazil last evening — one of eleven record-breaking performances in South America — the ‘Material Girl’s’ ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour reigns supreme by becoming the Number One Largest Grossing Tour in history by a solo artist, it was confirmed today by Live Nation, the tour’s international producer. Her 58 shows in Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico and South America played for a staggering 2,350,282 fans and sold over $280,000,000 in tickets
Does this mean that ticket prices will be going up? Hope so.
ARE THOSE WHITE LINES DRAWN ON THIS PHOTO TRYING TO INDICATE
SHE HAS A SMELLY VAGINA !!!
Well, I remember the last recession and entertainment was one of the few things folks found money for. Someone could make a killing mounting a summer, economy priced "recession tour" full of feel good acts and free popcorn.
Re: EllayKhat – lmao no doubt! im sick of seeing her in that getup that draws attention to her vaginal area. yuck.