Wednesday, July 21, 2010

4 More of the Richest Concerts in History

If you have ever winced at the price of a ticket to go see your favourite band (and rejoiced when you got to see an underground favorite at a local pub for peanuts!), you might be interested to know exactly how much even the popular artists make per show. We're looking at the figures for some of the highest grossing concert tours in history ... when you read those numbers, remember just how many dollars had to go to trucks,, employees, gasoline costs and venue hire before you get too jealous!
The Rolling Stones Bridges to Babylon and No Security Tour 1997-1999
When you adjust the actual gross for these concerts to 2010 levels, the Rolling Stones actually take up the top 2 spots for highest grossing concerts ever. I can imagine Mick Jagger's head inflating as we speak! The 2010 adjusted gross for the tour was $450 million, and the boys got an average of 39,000 attendees per show, a couple of thousand less than Madonna's impressive 41,000 per show.
U2 360 Degrees Tour 2009-2010
We're actually going to skip the sixth and eight highest grossing concert tours of all time .. because they both belong to the Rolling Stones! We love you Mick ... but there are other artists to celebrate. In fact, this U2 tour is notable for its very high gross rate per concert - it wasn't only that the concert tickets were extra-expensive,, but they played to an average of 69,000 people per night, grossing an average of 7.1 million per show. That'll buy you a lot of Guiness...
Celine Dion Taking Chances Tour 2008-2009
It seems chick pop was the flavour of the year in 2008 and 2009, with both Madonna and Celine Dion making it onto the top selling list. Celine Dion did quite a few shows for her spot as the 9th highest grossing tour of all time, playing in 132 cities to an average of 17,000 people at a time, for an average take of $2.1 million per show.
Cher Living Proof - The Farewell Tour 2002-2005
It seems that Cher, unlike some other artists, was serious when she decided to have one last final tour ... because she certainly made it a long and comprehensive one! Cher had the lowest per concert gross of any of the top ten artists, making $800,000 per show. She did 325 shows over 3 years, playing to an average of 6,000 people at a time. Ticket brokers pushed these as excellent value tickets for a popular artist.


Monday, July 5, 2010

4 of the Richest Concerts in History

Everybody that has ever been to a concert in their life has wondered at some point exactly how much money the band, the promoters and the venue are making. You mentally recall your own concert ticket cost, look around at how many hundreds of people are standing and sitting all around you, think about how many shows the band has planned across the state and the country ... it all seems to mount up pretty fast! While we can’t really know how much profit the businesses involved make after deducting all of their expenses, we DO know exactly how much money was raked in at some of the richest concerts in history! Here are 4 of the highest grossing performances ever. Note that figures have been adjusted to 2010 levels using inflation figures, to give you a better idea of exactly how much money each made.
Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang Tour 2005-2007
Despite growing populations, the Rolling Stones Bigger Bang tour has kept its record for quite a while! It grossed $608 million in 2010 dollars, played to a total of 4.6 million people and made $3.8 million per show. Not bad for old geezers...
Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour 2008-2009
Madonna's most recent tour put her at the second highest grossing concert of all time. She did 85 shows; 3.5 million people worldwide attended (wow!), with an average attendance of 41,000 people per show. The Rooling Stones concert may have come in higher in actual gross figures, but Madonna actually made around $1 million more per show, averaging $4.8 million gross per concert. Sweet indeed!
U2 Vertigo Tour 2005-2006
This is another oldie (well, 5 years old at least!) but a goodie. Overall attendance equalled the Stones tour, but concert tickets for U2 were a little cheaper, so the Dubliners only grossed $420 million total compared to the Stones' $608 million in 2010 dollars.
The Police Reunion Tour
Of all the artists in the top 5 grossing concerts in history, The Police had to work the hardest (although only by a fraction) to get their sales. They did 156 shows, for $362 million dollars in total.


Monday, June 21, 2010

Tickets, Tickets and more Tickets

Now that summer has arrived wouldn’t it be nice to be in the know about all of the exciting events going on this season? We have worked hard all year. It is now time to have fun and let loose. Now is your chance to make up for all of those early nights and boring weekends. You can go to all of the shows and concerts you want for two whole months! How exciting is that? Summer represents endless possibilities. Now is the time to find out what hot shows are out there and to get in on the best sporting events available. Consider using an online ticket broker to find what you're looking for. They can hook you up with all of the entertainment you can handle.

It's important to find a local broker that has been in the ticket industry for decades. Most ticket brokers are in it just to make a profit. But the good ones have actually visited the venues and can make great recommendations for seating and views at all the places you're interested in. Some don't even charge service fees or have other hidden charges! In this day and age, it's amazing to get a deal like that. Legitimate ticketbrokers treat you right and you know it.

You may think that customer service is a long-gone concept, but some ticket brokers are happy to help you with any questions you might have about your upcoming event, and can help you solve any problems you might have. It takes a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers to rise to that level of customer service.

A good ticket broker offers tickets for every imaginable event. They have concert, football, baseball, basketball, golf, hockey, and even theater tickets. If it's entertainment, if it's got a ticket, you can find it at an online ticket broker.

You may be wondering how they can get their hands on these tickets and you cannot. They have a high amount of experience when it comes to purchasing tickets. So although they may be buying from the same company, they can get them for a much cheaper price which then allows them to sell them to you at a much cheaper price. So the next time you are on the look out for tickets, try an online ticket broker. They make it simple and pain free to browse, purchase, or return tickets. Browse through the inventory and find the tickets you need.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Work Hard, Play Hard with the Ticket Experts

Now that summer has arrived, wouldn’t it be nice to be in the know about all of the exciting events going on this season? We have worked hard all year. It is now time to have fun and let loose. Now is your chance to make up for all of those early nights and boring weekends. You can go to all of the shows and concerts you want for two whole months! How exciting is that? Summer represents endless possibilities. Don’t you want you to be a part of all that is going on this summer? Look online for great ticket deals to hook you up with all of the entertainment you can handle.

Buying concert tickets or other event tickets, you don’t have to deal with your normal ticket vender and most online companies are not just in this to make a profit. Find agents that personally visit the venues of advertised events and make sure that you will not be disappointed with your seat, as well as expert service at a low price. Enjoy avoiding charges from any of those horrible service fees, and there are no hidden charges! Many people think purchasing event tickets and voiding long lines are too good to be true. While it may sound too good to be true, you work with nothing but legitimate ticket brokers. You will even discover that most online companies belong to the NATB (National Association of Ticket Brokers).
Service does not stop with your purchase, if you have any questions about the event or experience any unfortunate problems please do not hesitate to give your online ticket broker a call. The majority of agents are ready for whatever questions you may have. The types of events that you will find online for sell for are extremely vast. You can find tickets for the latest concert, football, baseball, basketball, golf, hockey, and even theater tickets. Shopping online you will find a variety of tickets on sale for anything under the sun that involves your entertainment.
You may be wondering how online ticket brokers can get our hands on these tickets and you cannot. Well most online companies have a high amount of experience when it comes to purchasing tickets. So although we may be buying from the same company as an online ticket broker, they can get them for a much cheaper price which then allows them to sell the tickets to you at a much cheaper price. So the next time you are on the look-out for online ticket brokers please take time to visit various websites. You can experience simple and pain free purchases or return any of tickets.


Monday, May 17, 2010

Your One Stop Ticket Solution

With summer come late nights and weekend getaways! There are no more curfews or deadlines. Everything is more relaxed and easy going! It is that long awaited breath of fresh air. One of the many perks of the summer is all of the events that come with it. Sports games, concerts, theater shows, and much much more. Wouldn’t you like to get all of your tickets through one dealer? It sure is a hassle having to go from broker to broker or website to website. Here at Premium Tickets we have all that you will ever need when it comes to the entertainment industry. We are not scalpers. Our work is completely legal. We want to assist you in your entertainment endeavors however we can.

We carry all of the best tickets that you are searching for. Always check with us first when looking for an event. A few of the events that we carry include: hockey, baseball, musicals, concerts, theater, football, tennis, golf, and NASCAR. Once you check us out you will never see the need to look anywhere else. When you find an event sold out, do not fret! Premium Tickets will have the seats you have your heart set on. We send our own personal agents to check out the venues so that you will know exactly what the area is like. Premium Tickets goes above and beyond what is expected just to please you, our customer.
Many people question our legitimacy. We belong to the NATB, National Association of Ticket Brokers. Our business is completely legal so do not let that stop you from purchasing. In the unfortunate circumstance that your event is canceled then we will give you a full house credit if notified within seven days of the cancellation. We do not charge any extra service fees either. We buy tickets from the box office just like you do. The only difference is that we have twenty years of experience under our belt of purchasing. Also, if you are visiting or even moving to a new city and want the grand tour we have what you need. We sell city guides for almost every city in the nation. These tours are inexpensive and allow you to get acquainted with the area.
You see, Premium Tickets is watching out for you. So the next time you are looking for a great price on entertainment then check us out. We are glad to do business with you.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

The Ticket Connection You Deserve

Let’s face it. The entertainment industry is growing like crazy. There are new plays, movies, games, and events sprouting up every day. Wouldn’t you like to be able to purchase all of your tickets in one place? That is exactly what PremiumTickets.com is all about. We have over 20 years of experience under our belt of purchasing tickets so we know what we are talking about. You want a ticket broker with experience when purchasing tickets -- not any ol’ vender who will settle for their customers. We only want the highest quality for you. We are not only selling you tickets. We are selling you an experience, one that should be handled with care and consideration. We sell a wide range of tickets. They vary from concert, to theater, to sports tickets. We cover any event and would like to help you in your ticket selection.

One of the great things about our company is that we love doing our customers favors. We do not make you pay any extra service charges. Another great service feature is our customer satisfaction. All of our ticket agents know the best seating for a wide range of events. They will be able to tell you, from experience, which seats to choose. If you have any questions at all please feel free to call our store. Our sales representatives are ready to assist you in any purchasing decision or apprehension you may have. We belong to the NATB, National Association of Ticket Brokers.
Our website is easy to use. All you have to do is search for the event, location, and seat that you are interested in. All purchases are final but we make sure you are well equipped before making your purchase. If your event happens to be postponed then your ticket will still be accepted at the later date. In the unfortunate event of a cancellation then we will accept returns within 7 days of the cancellation. Also, if you want to sell any of your tickets we have a way for you to do that. Just go to our website and fill out the information sheet. Our website is looked at regularly so your tickets should sell in no time! So the next time you are looking for a ticket broker, check out Premiumtickets.com. You will not be disappointed!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Easy Tickets

There are many good reasons why people use online ticket brokers to purchase event tickets instead of buying them from the normal places tickets can be bought. Here are some of the top reasons why I use a broker:

· Convenience

· Affordability

· Best seats

· Ease

· Never disappointed

Ever since I began using online ticket brokers I have not missed a single event that I’ve wanted to attend. Even when the event is just days away I have always been able to get premium tickets without having to mortgage my home in order to get them. Before I found this service I had to make sure I bought my tickets weeks or even months in advance in order to get the seats I was hoping for. Now I just simply put in my order and the brokers find the tickets I want; life is sweeter when you have an inside man working for you.

Buying tickets online is simple and stress-free. I can join the mailing list and be alerted to the events I am likely to want to attend by setting up my profile to have the site send me an email when an event in my favorites will be in my area. I can also notify the brokers of an event I’d like to attend months in advance so that they will purchase front-row seats for me for being first on the list. I’ve even gotten back-stage passes through the brokers; something I was never able to do before I started using this service.

Online ticket brokers can get tickets for:

· Sporting events

· Concerts

· Broadway plays

Any type of ticket you are looking for this service is able to get. Even the most sought after, hard-to-get tickets can be purchased and sent to your home. You don’t ever have to miss another event using the service of online ticket brokers.