Rush tour.

Starhammer wrote: I was not going to shell out 250 reais (about 140 dollars) to see a tired trio performing songs exactly as they appear on the album, except for some mistakes, the possibility of gear problems and Geddy's depleted voice range. And I LOVE Rush. Honestly, I prefer to spend my money on something more spontaneous like a Porcupine Tree/Opeth/Jaga Jazzist/Haken ticket.

I believe that ticket prices are inversely proportional to record sales.

I don't know the hard numbers, but the basic business model of a band prior to we'll say 2002 was that the general purpose of a tour was to generate album sales.  Often it was a break even affair.  Once bands lost the ability to generate revenue from their previous source of income, the sale of their music, a new business model had to be invented.  The current model is that the actual production of the music itself is no longer a source of income due largely to the availability of their music on the internet.  The tour is now the money making machine for the business of the band.

It all comes down to the question of whether people will pay the price for the shows, as long as they continue to be at or near capacity, then the answer is 'no, we're not charging too much for the show'.

Roland113 wrote: I believe that ticket prices are inversely proportional to record sales. I don't know the hard numbers, but the basic business model of a band prior to we'll say 2002 was that the general purpose of a tour was to generate album sales.  Often it was a break even affair.  Once bands lost the ability to generate revenue from their previous source of income, the sale of their music, a new business model had to be invented.  The current model is that the actual production of the music itself is no longer a source of income due largely to the availability of their music on the internet.  The tour is now the money making machine for the business of the band. It all comes down to the question of whether people will pay the price for the shows, as long as they continue to be at or near capacity, then the answer is 'no, we're not charging too much for the show'.

Saw them on the first leg of the tour this past summer - 2 tickets for maybe $60 each.

Going again this next spring with much better seats but over $100 each.

Hate to pay the high prices but this is a tour that just can't be missed.


Edited by rushaholic - December 15 2010 at 06:22

Just got my Tix for the April 2011 here in Montreal, and right - prices are getting crazy. With fees each seat was about $105.00 Canadian ( at par with $US these days ), and these were middle are seats about 1/2 way up. What can I say, it's probably one of the last times I'll see them . This show will be almost 37 years from the date I first saw them in November 1974 - price back then was $5.50 for a triple bill, with Rush opening for Nazareth and Rory Gallagher - now THAT's value for your ticket dollar !

Its all to do with supply and demand.  All concerts will sell out, although my step son couldn't afford to go with me so I am on my own.   I haven't missed a tour since Permanent Waves, and not likely to miss them this time.  I don't think there are many tours left in them; this could be the last!!!  As Progfan1958 above states, I would have loved to see them with Rory Gallagher.

i payed 60 pounds for mine plus how ever much i'm going to end up spending on petrol for a journey too and from birmingham. This is crazy money but i'm not sure how much longer Rush will be around and they are one of my heroes who i want to see more than almost any other band. This is also why i spent around 50 pounds plus travel for Yes tickets in London last year, the line-up isn't worth 50 pounds ticket but it was a great show and again i don't know how much longer they'll be around. 

I got a ticket for the show in Rotterdam, at 59 euro, that's like $90...

I think prizes are too high (69 € Finland) and all  travelling expenses and band-shirts (MUST GET at least ONE ) and we have to double  ALL the prizes ... But it is all WORTH of it! 

I saw them on the first US leg. Twas expensive, but it was my first Rush show, and it was amazing. It was on my bucket list, and I figure they won't be around for too many years, so I better see them now! As I'm young, I saved for it!