In an era where concert ticket prices are skyrocketing, with some Oasis reunion standing tickets reportedly fetching £355.20, Paul Heaton is taking a refreshingly different approach. The former frontman of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South has set a uniform price of £35 for his upcoming UK arena tour, challenging the industry norm and sparking conversation about fair pricing in live music.
Heaton's tour, featuring Scotland's Rianne Downey and showcasing his extensive repertoire, has already sold out several venues, including the 14,300-capacity OVO Hydro in Glasgow. This success demonstrates that affordable pricing doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing profitability. In a July interview with The Telegraph, Paul confidently stated that the tour will "easily" turn a profit, estimating a five or six-figure sum without cutting corners on production.
The singer-songwriter didn't mince words when discussing the current state of ticket pricing. "There are some established bands who were just really, really taking the mick," he remarked, hinting at a culture of greed or misguided advice in the industry. Heaton recounted a conversation with his manager-promoter, who urged him to raise prices due to rising costs. His response was resolute: "Well, no, I want to keep it as cheap as it is."
This stance isn't just about affordability; it's about creating a better concert experience. Paul explained, "What happens at these concerts, I've noticed, is that there's a really good atmosphere. There's a connection with somebody who charges a reasonable price to an audience who pays a reasonable price." He emphasised the importance of fans being able to afford a drink at the venue, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the event.
Liam Gallagher rages at Noel over £350 ticket prices in resurfaced tweet
In the resurfaced post, Liam had written on X/Twitter in 2017: “350 dollars to go and see rkid in USA what a c*** when will it all stop as you were LG x.”
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In an era where concert ticket prices are skyrocketing, with some Oasis reunion standing tickets reportedly fetching £355.20, Paul Heaton is taking a refreshingly different approach. The former frontman of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South has set a uniform price of £35 for his upcoming UK arena tour, challenging the industry norm and sparking conversation about fair pricing in live music.
Heaton's tour, featuring Scotland's Rianne Downey and showcasing his extensive repertoire, has already sold out several venues, including the 14,300-capacity OVO Hydro in Glasgow. This success demonstrates that affordable pricing doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing profitability. In a July interview with The Telegraph, Paul confidently stated that the tour will "easily" turn a profit, estimating a five or six-figure sum without cutting corners on production.
The singer-songwriter didn't mince words when discussing the current state of ticket pricing. "There are some established bands who were just really, really taking the mick," he remarked, hinting at a culture of greed or misguided advice in the industry. Heaton recounted a conversation with his manager-promoter, who urged him to raise prices due to rising costs. His response was resolute: "Well, no, I want to keep it as cheap as it is."
This stance isn't just about affordability; it's about creating a better concert experience. Paul explained, "What happens at these concerts, I've noticed, is that there's a really good atmosphere. There's a connection with somebody who charges a reasonable price to an audience who pays a reasonable price." He emphasised the importance of fans being able to afford a drink at the venue, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the event.
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In the resurfaced post, Liam had written on X/Twitter in 2017: “350 dollars to go and see rkid in USA what a c*** when will it all stop as you were LG x.”
https://uk.yahoo.com/news/liam-gallagher-rages-noel-over-154736257.html