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The Police Adding Zest To Early Bonnaroo Sales The Police
February 27, 2007, 11:30 AM ET
Ray Waddell, Nashville Bonnaroo tickets are selling very strong out of the gate, up about 20% over last year's pace, according to Jonathan Mayers, president of Superfly Presents, co-producers of Bonnaroo with A.C. Entertainment. Tickets went on sale last Friday after a limited pre-sale with no acts announced went up late last year. The festival is set for June 14-17 on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn.
The 2007 Bonnnaroo lineup, with headliners the Police, Tool, and Widespread Panic among the 100 or so artists, has been well received, Mayers says. "We think the lineup is definitely as strong as it has ever been," Mayers tells Billboard.com. "Each year is different, depending upon one's particular tastes, but I think this year holds up well compared to previous years. We've gotten nothing but great feedback."
The Police, on a reunion tour produced by TNA International, have sold out 16 of 16 shows on sale for a total of 415,000 tickets so far, and seem to have added some real juice to the Bonnaroo bill. "The Police are definitely a special artist to have on the Bonnaroo lineup, no doubt about it," says Mayers. "It's going to be one of their more unique plays on this tour, and I think for a lot of the fans it's going to be one of the most economical ways to go see them, considering the [Bonnaroo] ticket price and all the other bands on the bill."
For the Police, Bonnaroo was a nice fit as the only festival on the route. "[Bonnaroo] fell at the right time as we were sketching together what we were going to do," says TNA president Arthur Fogel. "My initial thought was this could be exciting, and everybody was of the same mind. It's an established, cool festival, and it just makes sense."
Bonnaroo tickets are tiered at $125 (for the advance tickets with no acts announced), $184.50, $199.50 and $214.50. All tickets for the first three levels are sold out.
The price of Bonnaroo tickets did increase this year, but Mayers says, "We continue to invest in and improve upon the event, so we have to take that into account when looking at the ticket price. But we are very conscious of trying to be a 'deal' in the scope of ticket prices, and we will continue to be price-sensitive."
I was just wondering about ticket sales, and if there was any way to see how many have been sold. They need to update www.bonnarootickets.musictoday.com/BonnarooMusicFestival/calendar.aspx and mark Price 2 as sold out. So, If you haven't bought your ticket yet, they will cost you at least, $246.35.
I just saw this article on Billboard also talking about The Police selling out stadiums. I will post it here just because they seem to be the reason why sales are up for roo:
The Police Quickly Sell Out Stadium Shows The Police
February 26, 2007, 2:05 PM ET
Ray Waddell, Nashville The parade of Police sellouts continues, with shows in Denver, Seattle and Oakland selling out over the weekend, and Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., selling out today (Feb. 26). On Saturday, Pepsi Center in Denver sold out, with a second show added (June 9-10), and Key Arena in Seattle sold out, also with a second show added (June 6-7).
McAfee Stadium in Oakland sold out Sunday at 48,000 tickets. Giants Stadium sold out today at 56,000 tickets, as did Dodger Stadium at 52,000.
A second Montreal show went on sale this morning and is expected to sell out quickly (July 25-26), Also clean is a June 18 show at U.S. Airways Arena in Phoenix and a May 30 show in Vancouver.
The group's first tour in more than two decades begins May 28 in Vancouver. Also newly confirmed is the anchor date for the second leg of the outing, Nov. 8 in Toronto, joining a previously announced July 22-23 stand in the city
Post by spookymonster on Feb 27, 2007 12:40:47 GMT -5
I have to agree that it's mostly The Police's doing. Personally, the only thing The Police joining Bonnaroo did for me was remind me that I wanted to get to a festival show this year.
I guess we'll know the exact impact as we watch the crowds swell on Saturday and receed on Sunday morning. I can't see many 'only here for The Police' ticket-owners spending much time on the grounds before or after they go on stage.
I can't see many 'only here for The Police' ticket-owners spending much time on the grounds before or after they go on stage.
i think it could go either way. the Police 'crowd' could be just a wham, bam, thank you ma'am type deal or i think they might decide to take advantage of the all-inclusive aspect of 'roo and take the opportunity to relive their glory days a bit. i can't say i'm real familiar with Police fans so i'm not sure what to expect really.
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by spookymonster on Feb 27, 2007 13:22:59 GMT -5
I wonder how many Police fans with no intentions of camping at all will snatch up VIP tix thinking the bleacher's are any better than GA?
I just picture an empty-nest yuppie couple dressed to the hilt, her in her little black dress and heels, him in his sports jacket, collar popped, no tie (he's still cool, maaaaan!)... lost in a sea of hippies. It's like high school all over again, but in reverse....
The Police definitely have a lot to do with this. You can get a ticket to 'roo for the same price or probably less than a ticket to a solo Police show.
The Police definitely have a lot to do with this. You can get a ticket to 'roo for the same price or probably less than a ticket to a solo Police show.
As I recall, the same could be said for Radiohead last year. Tix for their concerts were going for more on ebay than Bonnaroo tix, even when they were still available.
I've been to every B-roo except '06(medical emergency) and have bought my tickets from the traffic jam. Never paid more than $100. This year I bought early because of the Police. I'm a HUGE fan (they were amazing live in the early '80's) and I didn't want to miss the show. I was afraid tickets might be harder to get this year. Looks like it might be so.
The Police is still a little different than the Radiohead scenario. I think the Police will bring in more of the people who are there just for the Police because this may be the only Police tour. They also haven't toured in forever. At least Radiohead had toured before 'roo and are still a touring band.
i was talking to my friends girlfriend the other day, and she goes, "oh bonnaroo, yeah me parents and like 6 of there friends are going to see the police there"
im wondering if the influx of parent types is gunna bring any unwanted publicity for other stuff that happens at roo.
Post by stuckinutero on Feb 27, 2007 16:49:20 GMT -5
Wow, didnt see this one coming (/sarcasm).
I've been telling people left and right about the sales, and now folks are finally listening to me. This really doesnt effect me at all, got my tix when they went on sale. About 3/4s of the 40 people I know going already got tickets. I also got the great news the other day that we secured and RV that I dont have to pay a penny for
I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Time Square, and step on it!
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
im wondering if the influx of parent types is gunna bring any unwanted publicity for other stuff that happens at roo.
could be. then again i saw plenty of gray-haired folk who looked out of their skulls last year...
oh so did i. i talked to quite a few grey haired people who were out of there skulls and there with there teenage kids.
im talking more of the kind of people who will be really out of theyr element. i wonder if they'll call unwanted attention.
but like most of the worries/theories that arise every year, june will come and roo will go off without a hitch as always, everyone will have a blast, and noone will even remember why we thought such things to begine with,.
It doesn't hurt ticket sales that Tool's tour got cancelled or that the White Stripes are playing their first show in a few years. WSP and Manu Chao also have pretty devoted followings.
This is making me nervous. My friends and I are waiting because my dad is trying to get us either free or discounted tickets through his radio station. He works for XM (now merged with Sirius) and they usually can get tickets to almost anything. However, its taking a while for him to get in contact with the right people and I'm worried what is going to happen if it falls through. I know getting tickets on Ebay is frowned upon, but do you know how the prices usually are? Are they around the same, or mega expensive?
I don't know if I could cope with not being able to go. I am definitely stressin'. Say some prayers to the XM Radio gods, please.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Feb 28, 2007 4:31:30 GMT -5
Well considering they didnt sell out until the last week of may last year, and i dont see them selling out before may this year either, i think you'll be alright. And if you dont mind handling the stress of waiting last minute, you can probably find someone selling them for cheaper than face.
i wouldnt pay too much on ebay. there are alot of people with tix from friends that ended up not coming. they are just looking to get rid of them for almost any price before they get inside. it might take an hour of walking the line but youll find a ticket. just make a sign in big letters that says need a ticket. that way you dont have to ask people over and over and people with the ac on and windows up can read it. if you go with someone who has tix they can take your stuff in and you can just come in when you get a ticket. if not id park at walmart and walk the line for bushy branch. if you go to walmart you wont be able to miss the line. its really not a risk. you will find one eventually. and youll probably find one for around $150
Last Edit: Feb 28, 2007 5:03:22 GMT -5 by Dude - Back to Top
we passed a bunch of younger manchester kids, 14-15 year olds, when we stopped for subway right there by the walmart, selling tickets. they had like 6 tickets.
makes me wonder how much of this 20% increase in ticket sales is due to actual festival attendees and how much is just more entreprenuerial scalpers scooping em up...
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Feb 28, 2007 15:19:08 GMT -5
I seriously doubt that the tickets will sell out before May 15th. 80,000 is a lot of people, and who knows what their stories are when it comes to finances and such. I wouldn't fret. However, if you were thinking of going VIP, then I'd worry because I have a feeling those will go fast.
