Rain Rain Go Away! Aside from making it difficult to get out of bed you make traffic worse and people crazy! Either way, I hope everyone is having a happy Thursday. This morning I have Beyoncé on the brain. I’m planning to go see Mrs. Carter when she swings through Atlanta this July. While the ladies and I were planning this man free excursion the question came up, how much would you pay for concert tickets? Personally I had to contemplate what my money was worth. A concert is a temporary event but can be a lasting memory.
So I posed the question to many others. Some said $90, others said no more than $50. One person indicated she knew someone paying $2200 for Beyonce tickets. $2200 (that is a mortgage payment and a car note…INSANE)!!!!! But I know money is relative and some experiences for people are priceless. Personally, I would be willing to shell out more money for bonafide legends like Prince, Michael Jackson (RIP) or Whitney Houston (RIP) and only it was like a final tour type of thing. But for regular radio hit makers I’m not giving you my money, I can watch an episode of story tellers or Palladia for free and be just as happy with my experience. So I started thinking if I paid $2200 *high blood pressure starts now* what would I hope to get from my concert experience.
I decided to share what I feel ticket price ranges should buy if I am going to pay.
$40- $50 – this is what tickets should be so I expect a nose bleed seat, a decent opening act, an on time performance from the headliner and overpriced drinks.
$50- $100 – closer to the stage, 1 unknown opening act, 1 decent opening, act, an on time performance from the headliner, overpriced drinks, and a partridge in a pear tree.
$100- $250 – I should be in section behind the section closest to the stage, I want a free program/brochure/poster, parking discounts, 2 decent opening acts, an on time performance from the headliner and the ability to sneak in a flask (hey I paid a grip for tickets).
Anything in the $300+ range - should get me close enough to reach out and touch the artist, catch a sweaty t-shirt (ewww but I am putting it on eBay), have a chance to be picked to come back stage, snacks, and amazing photo opportunities (and the previous mentioned items)
Anything more than $1000+ - for this much money I should get my own row, the performer should be a multi-platinum selling artists older that 18, I expect a hologram of Tupac, fireworks, dancing, full set of songs, waiters should serve me in my seat, Alcohol should be free, the artists should be able to hand me a mic so I can sing, I get backstage passes, I also get a tour of the artist’s home/tour bus. It should include family dinner, autographed paraphernalia, a Spanish lesson, untold stories of their life (rights to an Autobiography), 20% off my cell phone bill data plan, a new pair of Jordans (I don’t wear them but it should be included), and a day off work (reimbursed). Are you crazy asking for that kind of money for a 4 hr. show?!?
Unless it is a charity event you need to calm that down. Beyoncé I may not be front row or even close to VIP but I will be in the stands. To the girl paying $2200 I hope you get to babysit Blue Ivy and braid Beyonce's hair before the show, you deserve it. The rest of us are just hoping for some good music and pyro technics! I hope I can see a Jay-Z cameo and her weave blowing in the wind on the big screen… sing your weave out B! I can’t wait for this show!
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