The UK public say less than £40 is a fair price for a live music ticket. The headline says ‘priced out of attending’ Literally 100s of brilliant shows happen every day at local grassroots music venues. You can walk to them. They average £10.90 a ticket. yougov.co.uk/topics/economy…
@markdavyd TBF, the article actually says £40 or less. So all of us who think £10 for someone you've never heard of, but sound interesting, and £20 for a band you've got CDs of, are included in that.
@markdavyd Saw Paul Heaton and Billy Bragg at Manchester A0 Arena . £30 a ticket and Paul laid on mulled wine for the fans
@markdavyd The survey that asked that question seemed to be aimed more at the use of "Surge Pricing" for big money online sale gigs rather than the more local pay on the door""unsigned" that I prefer.
@markdavyd Where do you draw the line? I've seen Madness over 40 times, and they are playing half an hour away, which I would have brought tickets instantly for, but £50+ with fees, on top, makes £120 for an evening, with a support band I've never heard of. Agree with other comments fees.
@markdavyd Ticketmaster etc add so many different charges on top of the actual ticket price: Booking Fee Handling charge Processing fee Facilities charge Postage fee (Inc print at home) O2 venues also charge restoration fees & Mcr arena an additional security levy. The mark up can be 20%+
@markdavyd It's really amazing how many very talented people you can watch in the UK without having to pay a lot of money.
@markdavyd Is that before or after the ticket agents have added on their extortionate fees. I once had a £3.50 charge for a print at home ticket amongst the the other charges...ended up paying £23.50 for a £15.50 gig ticket.
@markdavyd Recently paid £3 for two bands AND live footy at the Musician in Leicester. Great venue.
@markdavyd IMO live concerts should be double what they are now but music should be free to listen to.