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Here's an article on underperforming arena tours in Stereogum. A lot of master-of-the-obvious takes within and some really janky ideas, as well (such as people not going to concerts because a couple would have to spend $100 - $200 on a nice dinner for two before the show, taking the total cost of the evening through the roof. Really, who wants to eat a five course gourmet dinner right before they're going to be dancing and jumping around at a concert or spend 2+ hours leisurely dining when the concert is starting soon? Burgers or pizza are fine for the occasion.)
The article does make the on-point observation that there are different categories of arena headliner selling at much different levels. Artists who are long-time legacy acts on anniversary/farewell tours and rising/peaking newer artists are doing very well (as are reunion tours), while run of the mill legacy acts who have never been at the very top of business for years on end, like The Black Keys, are suffering. People will open their wallets for the right acts, but they're getting pickier, and the article observes that the "making up for lost time during the pandemic" motivator is starting to wane.
(My take on The Killers leaning heavily into headlining festivals this year is that their management probably saw this coming and figured that they've toured so much in the last ten years that they might take a hit at this point in time on an arena tour, but are still a strong festival headliner with half a dozen songs that a ton of people know well.)
(My take on The Killers leaning heavily into headlining festivals this year is that their management probably saw this coming and figured that they've toured so much in the last ten years that they might take a hit at this point in time on an arena tour, but are still a strong festival headliner with half a dozen songs that a ton of people know well.)
That’s not why The Killers are playing festivals. They’re playing festivals because they will play just about anywhere that will have (and pay) them. That’s a compliment, not a criticism, by the way. This year they are playing US festivals, a big UK arena tour, Vegas Hot Fuss residency, US headline shows, Mexico headline shows, Mexico festivals, and are throwing in a bunch of last minute underplay shows around their festival appearances. I truly respect how The Killers tour, and how (generally) affordable they keep ticket prices, compared to what they could charge. They’re still a massive draw everywhere on earth and would have no problem selling out another headline tour.
(My take on The Killers leaning heavily into headlining festivals this year is that their management probably saw this coming and figured that they've toured so much in the last ten years that they might take a hit at this point in time on an arena tour, but are still a strong festival headliner with half a dozen songs that a ton of people know well.)
That’s not why The Killers are playing festivals. They’re playing festivals because they will play just about anywhere that will have (and pay) them. That’s a compliment, not a criticism, by the way. This year they are playing US festivals, a big UK arena tour, Vegas Hot Fuss residency, US headline shows, Mexico headline shows, Mexico festivals, and are throwing in a bunch of last minute underplay shows around their festival appearances. I truly respect how The Killers tour, and how (generally) affordable they keep ticket prices, compared to what they could charge. They’re still a massive draw everywhere on earth and would have no problem selling out another headline tour.
totally agree. they are the ultimate fill in if the act a festival tries for falls through. I even just saw they replaced SZA at Fuji Rock fest this yr lol
(My take on The Killers leaning heavily into headlining festivals this year is that their management probably saw this coming and figured that they've toured so much in the last ten years that they might take a hit at this point in time on an arena tour, but are still a strong festival headliner with half a dozen songs that a ton of people know well.)
That’s not why The Killers are playing festivals. They’re playing festivals because they will play just about anywhere that will have (and pay) them. That’s a compliment, not a criticism, by the way. This year they are playing US festivals, a big UK arena tour, Vegas Hot Fuss residency, US headline shows, Mexico headline shows, Mexico festivals, and are throwing in a bunch of last minute underplay shows around their festival appearances. I truly respect how The Killers tour, and how (generally) affordable they keep ticket prices, compared to what they could charge. They’re still a massive draw everywhere on earth and would have no problem selling out another headline tour.
I love the fact they’ve been doing more pop up shows at smaller venues around their festival dates. They played at Tipitinas in NOLA whose capacity is around 4-500. I wish more bigger acts would do this.
Here's an article on underperforming arena tours in Stereogum. A lot of master-of-the-obvious takes within and some really janky ideas, as well (such as people not going to concerts because a couple would have to spend $100 - $200 on a nice dinner for two before the show, taking the total cost of the evening through the roof. Really, who wants to eat a five course gourmet dinner right before they're going to be dancing and jumping around at a concert or spend 2+ hours leisurely dining when the concert is starting soon? Burgers or pizza are fine for the occasion.)
The article does make the on-point observation that there are different categories of arena headliner selling at much different levels. Artists who are long-time legacy acts on anniversary/farewell tours and rising/peaking newer artists are doing very well (as are reunion tours), while run of the mill legacy acts who have never been at the very top of business for years on end, like The Black Keys, are suffering. People will open their wallets for the right acts, but they're getting pickier, and the article observes that the "making up for lost time during the pandemic" motivator is starting to wane.
(My take on The Killers leaning heavily into headlining festivals this year is that their management probably saw this coming and figured that they've toured so much in the last ten years that they might take a hit at this point in time on an arena tour, but are still a strong festival headliner with half a dozen songs that a ton of people know well.)
That’s not why The Killers are playing festivals. They’re playing festivals because they will play just about anywhere that will have (and pay) them. That’s a compliment, not a criticism, by the way. This year they are playing US festivals, a big UK arena tour, Vegas Hot Fuss residency, US headline shows, Mexico headline shows, Mexico festivals, and are throwing in a bunch of last minute underplay shows around their festival appearances. I truly respect how The Killers tour, and how (generally) affordable they keep ticket prices, compared to what they could charge. They’re still a massive draw everywhere on earth and would have no problem selling out another headline tour.
I love the fact they’ve been doing more pop up shows at smaller venues around their festival dates. They played at Tipitinas in NOLA whose capacity is around 4-500. I wish more bigger acts would do this.
The Killers haven't played Kansas City in 11 years despite KC being one of the first cities that sold well when they were playing bars/small clubs before they blew up (the used to pack the Hurricane). I don't know what happened but they really hate my city. Which they shouldn't considering how important Independence MO is to the Mormon faith.
Post by stlallison on Jun 17, 2024 10:36:10 GMT -5
I will be in DC for the first time ever for a work conference... Any good shows in DC on Wednesday or Thursday, July 10th or 11th that I should check out?
I will be in DC for the first time ever for a work conference... Any good shows in DC on Wednesday or Thursday, July 10th or 11th that I should check out?
checked all the usual venues and even some a short trip out of DC and can’t find anything :/ sorry to disappoint!
I will be in DC for the first time ever for a work conference... Any good shows in DC on Wednesday or Thursday, July 10th or 11th that I should check out?
While not in DC, Phosphorescent is playing in Baltimore on July 11th for free for WTMD's First Thursday concert series. Could take the train to get there somewhat easily.
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