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.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Now that’s the Ticket

A friend of mine got ripped off buying two expensive concert tickets from a scalper. He paid over $200 for the pair and when he tried to get into the sold out concert he found out the tickets were a forgery. I had bought tickets before from scalpers and was just lucky to not get taken like he did.

After what happened to him I decided to never chance it again. I figured there had to be a better way to get premium tickets without having to pay at the box office or the normal ticket agencies. That’s when I discovered online ticket brokers who can get any type of ticket you need without charging you and arm and a leg for their services.

There are brokers who specialize in just one type of ticket, such as a concert ticket broker, but there are many brokers who can get every type of ticket on the market; even when the event is said to be sold out.

One of the many things I like about having access to online ticket brokers is the fact that I can put in an order for a future event, when tickets aren’t on sale yet, and get first shot at one of the best seats in the house. I’ve had my name on the list for up to four months in advance just to get those perfect seats. It really is such a great service they offer and I like it that I don’t have to physically go to a ticket office to get the tickets I want. I just put in my order, pay online, and the tickets are either mailed to me or are waiting at the ticket counter for me to pick up. For somebody, like myself, who enjoys going to concerts and sports events, having the services of online ticket brokers makes going to these events an added pleasure.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Show me the Ticket

I’ve gotten into the habit of giving my clients NFL tickets for special occasions like Christmas or their birthdays. It used to be a hassle getting the tickets but now I just go online to one of the brokers I use, order the tickets I want, and they are delivered to me within five days. No more standing in line at the ticket counter; I have people working for me to get me the best tickets at the best prices.

Online ticket brokers are getting to be very popular. They are especially handy when you put your name on a waiting list for upcoming events and when those tickets come available to buy they can get you the best seat in the house. I’ve even found that some events that are said to be sold out I can get the tickets I want from the brokers. The prices are always very reasonable and there is very little if any service charge to use their service.

I’ve sent twenty of my clients to various sporting events or concerts over the past year and I don’t think I could have pulled it off without the help of the brokers I use. It just makes my life a lot easier by going online, putting in my order, and having the tickets delivered to my desk. I can even have them sent overnight if it’s a last minute deal.

In business you need every bit of edge you can get and keeping my clients happy is the biggest edge I have. They all really enjoy getting to go to the premium games or hot Broadway show; it lets them know I think a lot of them. Using the online ticket brokers has truly helped my business and has kept my clients happy for years.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Fondest Memories

I was a single mother who had to work long hours in order to provide for my three children. I made it a point to always take time to spend with them doing things they would never forget. One of the things we liked to do was go to special events such as concerts, sports events, and theatrical shows. It wasn’t always cheap and sometimes the tickets were hard to get but it was always well worth it.

My best advice to those who want to get those hard to get tickets is to employ the use of online ticket brokers. Once you find one that you trust you will find it is much easier and often less expensive to use their services to get those tickets that everybody else claims is sold out. There have been many times that we decided at the last minute to go see a concert but were told we couldn’t get tickets. I would contact my broker and within minutes I would purchase the tickets and have them waiting at the ticket window when we arrived.

Even though my children are all adults now we continue our tradition of going to shows or games together. Last Christmas I got us all NFL tickets for our favorite team who was playing in the play-offs. It was a dream come true for my middle son who played football all his high school years and truly loves the game. We were able to get autographs of many of the players and I know it is a day all my kids will remember for the rest of their lives.

It was difficult raising my kids as a single parent but the times we shared together then and now are memories I will have forever. The concerts, games, and shows we have seen together as a family helped to keep our family close through some pretty difficult times.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

That’s the Ticket

I live in a large metropolitan area. In close driving distance in either direction there is a major league baseball stadium, a pro football stadium, the opera, the theater, and many other big events that require the big ticket. Waiting in line is not an option for me so I started using one of those online ticket brokers. I was a little skeptical at first but when they came through with tickets to a Broadway play that had been sold out for weeks I was hooked.

As soon as I hear about a show or a game that I would like to see I send in my request. Even if tickets aren’t on sale yet they have a way of getting first dibs on all the great seats. What I thought was a hard to get theater ticket was no problem at all for the folks at the ticket broker’s office. They had me a ticket in less than three hours after I put in my request.

I couldn’t believe it when the broker said all I owed was the price of the ticket; there were no finder fees or hidden charges. I’ve been known to treat my clients with various sports tickets and using the online ticket brokers has made that affordable and less stressful.

I live in a city that is always buzzing with excitement and I want to be part of that excitement. If you don’t have the tickets you can’t be a part of it. I make sure I don’t miss out on a special concert, play, or game ever again; I have my own personal ticket brokers working to get me any ticket I desire. I’m sure they can’t get every ticket but they haven’t let me down yet. I don’t know what I ever did before I found out about online ticket brokers; they’ve really made my life a lot nicer.


Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Premium Tickets for Concerts

My best friend and I have been friends for more than 20 years. You name it; we have been through it together and do almost everything together. So when her thirtieth birthday rolled around, I knew I wanted to do something special for her. We had just both been through so many changes in our lives over the past year. She was in the process of planning her wedding and I had finished building a new house. The past year had been very hectic and neither one of use had been able to spend much time together and just hang out. I knew a girls' weekend was just what we needed to do for her birthday.

Ever since we were in high school she and I loved to go to concerts. I decided that a trip to Las Vegas to see one of our favorite bands would be a great trip and give us a great fun filled weekend. I made all of the arrangements and started looking for tickets for the concert -- the only problem was that many of the sites I had checked either had nosebleed seats or did not even carry tickets for the concert we wanted to see. I thought my birthday weekend for my best friend would be ruined until I found this site and talked to one of the knowledge concert ticket broker.

By using this site for concert tickets I was able to get us front row seats for the concert. The broker knew exactly where we wanted to sit. I though this was very impressive and he informed me that he also had been to many concerts at the same site. He even sat in the seats I had purchased. This was great news. I knew by using a Vegas ticket broker that they would know exactly how good the seats were at the concert venue. He even hlped me get tickets for another show that was playing in Las Vegas that we both really wanted to see also.

My best friend and I loved the concert and the show in Las Vegas. The seats were fantastic and the weekend was a blast. My girlfriend told me that it was the best birthday weekend ever. And since using this site she and have now been purchasing sports tickets to go see our favorite baseball team this spring. I would recommend this site for anyone wanting great tickets.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Ticket Brokers Have the Best Seats

Going on a vacation can be a fun and exciting experience, but the whole trip can be ruined when trying to get premium tickets for shows or for a sporting event. This can be avoided by using a quality ticket broker. A ticket broker can help one to get those great seats for a concert, sporting event or even for the theater.

Planning a dream vacation around theater tickets can make a wonderful trip. Many of us have planned that fantasy trip only to be disappointed to find out that a certain show only had nosebleed tickets left, or worse, the show was sold out. This can ruin a vacation. Using an online ticket broker can help alleviate this problem. A premium ticket broker has the right connections to find those great seats that are not available to the average person. Not only do they have the right connections, many ticket brokers have actually been to many of the theaters and can tell you where the best seats are in the house. This helps to take the guesswork out of deciding on which seats to purchase. With many of the ticket brokers going to many of the theaters, concerts and sporting events in the area, they can be very helpful and informative.

If you don't use a premium ticket broker to acquire seats before going on vacation, you can be shut out of many of the shows or that hot concert. This can be a huge disappointment when so much time has been put into planning that special vacation. After all, we want to make the most of our vacations and have the ultimate experience! This is especially true for sports fans. Those who want to get NFL tickets can enjoy those dream seats when they are bought from a quality football ticket broker. It does not matter if you want sports tickets in Los Angeles, New York or even Cincinnati. A football ticket broker can find those fantasy seats that we all have dreamed about.

That perfect trip can be a reality when quality tickets are purchased from a broker. No matter if you want to buy sports tickets, theater tickets or concert tickets, remembering to get the tickets before you go on vacation can avoid many problems. Buy using a ticket broker can help to make sure that it is the vacation of a lifetime.

Monday, January 4, 2010

The Best Seats in the House

Knowing how to get great seats for a concert is crucial. Many of us have tried to get seats in the first ten rows by getting up early and waiting in line at the box office or by entering a ticket lottery online to have first choice in tickets. As we all know, this very rarely pans out and we end up with nosebleed seats where the band ends up looking like ants and the concert experience is lost. Finding a good ticket broker can help with this problem. Using a GREAT ticket broker can help you get those premium seats that we all dream of having for that hot concert of the year. While many of your friends may settle for those awful seats way in the back, by getting concert tickets through a professional ticket broker can assure that you will be right up front of the stage where all the action is.

Since using this site in the past for buying awesome seats for concerts, I decided to surprise my husband by planning a vacation to go see his favorite football team. I knew he would love this idea, since I owed him many times over for surprising me with tickets for concerts over the years. I contacted a football ticket broker and she was so helpful. Not only was she local and knew the area, she also knew exactly where we should sit in order to get the best view of the football game. After all, she was a big football fan too and had been to many of the games. This made planning the surprise trip easier knowing that I had gotten the best seats in the football stadium.

By not using a substandard online ticket broker, helped me to obtain premium seats. This made the trip even more special knowing that we would be able to see the game play by play. There is nothing more then my husband hates then paying good money for football tickets and having to watch most of the game on the screen at the stadium because the seats are too far up in the stands. This is one of his biggest pet peeves when going to a football game.

Since using this site for NFL tickets has made my husband very happy. We plan on using this site again. He just informed me that he is taking me to New York to go to the theater and I cannot wait to see my favorite musical in the first few rows.