Coventry gigs (2 Viewers)

[rob9872]

I very rarely see named bands anymore. Happy seeing artists like Warrington-Runcorn at Fargo for £13. However, I really wanted to see Shack at the Academy in Brum as they haven't toured for 15 years. That was £40, which was mad.

As for Kraftwerk. Been a huge fan since my teens. Saw them in 1981 and the last time in 1991 at the Hummingbird in Brum. Not bothered in recent years as they are now just a touring machine at big venues. Thought Wolves might be cheapish, but no. Nearly never got one, but well it's a 60th birthday present to myself and Ralf is 80 next year, so won't be many more chances to see them live.

But yes, prices for gigs are absolutely ridiculous now. Fees too. My ticket included £13 in fees and I don't even get a paper ticket!

I'd pay a couple of quid extra if there was an option to continue paper tickets. I collected loads of stubs over the years and ithat bit of nostalgia / memorabilia adds value imo.

 

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[LastGarrison]

I'd pay a couple of quid extra if there was an option to continue paper tickets. I collected loads of stubs over the years and ithat bit of nostalgia / memorabilia adds value imo.

Completely agree and that’s for all sporting events, gigs etc.

Keeping a crumpled up piece of A4 with a shitty bar code on really isn’t the same.

Might be a good idea for another thread and see which other nerds have kept their stubs from over the years!

 

[David O'Day]

Two gigs booked. Not in Cov. Shack in December in Brum (check them out if you've not heard of them) and I got a Kraftwerk ticket for Wolverhampton in May. £100! Ridiculous.

Really liked the Head brothers previous band the Pale Fountains

 

[torchomatic]

Really liked the Head brothers previous band the Pale Fountains

Well, that's where my Head journey started with the Pale Fountains circa 1982 and still one of my favourite bands. Loved them, loved Shack. Not so keen on the Red Elastic Band, but so happy Shack are back together.

Coincidentally, I have my Paleys badge on my jacket today.

 

[David O'Day]

Well, that's where my Head journey started with the Pale Fountains circa 1982 and still one of my favourite bands. Loved them, loved Shack. Not so keen on the Red Elastic Band, but so happy Shack are back together.

Coincidentally, I have my Paleys badge on my jacket today.

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Them and The Desert Wolves are 2 of the great under appreciated bands of the 1980s

 

[Ccfcisparks]

1 gig coming up. Colin Hay in Manchester in November

 

[Great_Expectations]

Ticket prices are insane post-covid and going up by the month. There's also been a very definite move to doing less shows but playing bigger venues and charging more.

Makes the whole thing horrifically expensive. Seeing acts now only play say a date at the o2 instead of touring the country in academy sized venues. But a midweek date at the o2 for me is two days off work, £100 plus ticket and a hotel so the number of gigs I'm going to has dropped drastically.

That's before the whole shitshow of trying to actually buy them. So many things wrong with the system. 'VIP' or 'platinum' tickets that offer nothing more than a better seat, dynamic prices, bots & huge numbers of tickets passing to resale, holding back the better seats until the ones at the back have sold. System is a complete mess.

At a point now where you're better off waiting until the last minute. For most shows there's a very late release of the best tickets that they've been trying to sell at inflated prices, or even better if shows don't sell out you can pick tickets up for next to nothing on seat filler sites.

The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris

Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirely, says Guardian columnist John Harris

www.theguardian.com

What sites do you use for last minute / filler seats?

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Gonna see Chris maccausland tonight at the Warwick Arts Centre , present from my daughter.

 

[wingy]

Gonna see Chris maccausland tonight at the Warwick Arts Centre , present from my daughter.

Have a great time Daz,a great way to enjoy your Friday night.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

They've moved the Middlesbrough game to the Monday night. 16th Feb, same night as I'm seeing Suede at the HMV Empire.