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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh to watch the stone roses again I’d pay loads lol

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

When i was younger gigs were my passion and saw loads of bands. Nowadays i grudge the cost and would rather stay at home and watch You tube

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh to watch the stone roses again I’d pay loads lol "

How much lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When i was younger gigs were my passion and saw loads of bands. Nowadays i grudge the cost and would rather stay at home and watch You tube"

I like watching gigs i've been to on youtube. Live is far better though imo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh to watch the stone roses again I’d pay loads lol

How much lol"

I’d pay £500

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best gig I've ever been too was Dreadzone a couple of years ago. Love the band and they were clearly having a ball.

Plus the sound system was epic.

I'd gift my first born to see the original Pink Floyd line up play (obviously time machine needed too)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once I drove to watch the artic monkeys from Portsmouth to Birmingham got there to hear they cancelled they rescheduled for my daughters birthday so couldn’t go so thought I’d sell them to tickets and brought two for Glasgow

Then I didn’t sell the Birmingham tickets and had flight to Glasgow hotel etc

Ended up spending over £1100 on that gig lol x

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"When i was younger gigs were my passion and saw loads of bands. Nowadays i grudge the cost and would rather stay at home and watch You tube"

I’m with you on this, YouTube is great - with a decent soundbar!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Last gig was Grand Magus in Manchester in early March. My son was meant to come with me but couldn't get the night off work so I went on my own

I won't pay silly money for gigs, but we want to see Rammstein at some point.....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh to watch the stone roses again I’d pay loads lol

How much lol

I’d pay £500

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Best gig I've ever been too was Dreadzone a couple of years ago. Love the band and they were clearly having a ball.

Plus the sound system was epic.

I'd gift my first born to see the original Pink Floyd line up play (obviously time machine needed too)"

I'd love to see the original line up too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Once I drove to watch the artic monkeys from Portsmouth to Birmingham got there to hear they cancelled they rescheduled for my daughters birthday so couldn’t go so thought I’d sell them to tickets and brought two for Glasgow

Then I didn’t sell the Birmingham tickets and had flight to Glasgow hotel etc

Ended up spending over £1100 on that gig lol x"

Oh no

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When i was younger gigs were my passion and saw loads of bands. Nowadays i grudge the cost and would rather stay at home and watch You tube

I’m with you on this, YouTube is great - with a decent soundbar! "

I love the atmosphere at live gigs

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Last gig was Grand Magus in Manchester in early March. My son was meant to come with me but couldn't get the night off work so I went on my own

I won't pay silly money for gigs, but we want to see Rammstein at some point....."

What would you considor silly money ?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Last gig was Grand Magus in Manchester in early March. My son was meant to come with me but couldn't get the night off work so I went on my own

I won't pay silly money for gigs, but we want to see Rammstein at some point.....

What would you considor silly money ?"

Dunno, more than £50 or £60? No gig needs to cost that much. I was going to take my Dad to see Andrea Bocelli ages ago and the minimum price was £95 and the majority of tickets £125. It was a big fat no!

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

The one I remember being expensive was Kate Bush, think it was £80and I was up in the gods. I should have paid for a better seat. Think that's the most I've paid for a gig. Bowie was about 50, most mid size bands are probably 30ish these days. Smaller bands you can get away with a tenner.

The OMD price seems very high, I saw them a couple of years ago and well it was variable lol

500 for Stone Roses? You do know this isnt a time machine, they were absolutely shite live. It was the experience you remember being great and that will never be replicated

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

My favourite band has always been Huey Lewis and the News. I have seen them perform seven times, met them three times and been back-stage with them once.

They are not popular enough in this country to command high ticket prices but I would certainly have paid more than I did to see them. Their modest popularity made it possible to meet them before and after shows.

Sadly it is very unlikely they will ever perform again as Huey has lost his hearing. Maybe it's time for The News to go solo! Luke

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Last gig was Grand Magus in Manchester in early March. My son was meant to come with me but couldn't get the night off work so I went on my own

I won't pay silly money for gigs, but we want to see Rammstein at some point.....

What would you considor silly money ?

Most gigs we go to are approx £60 or more, Muse cost a lot more.

We did see Andrea Bocelli for free in 2016, he only sang 2 songs but i was pleased i knew them, it was an amazing day as it was the day Leicester lifted the Prem trophy and he popped in because he's friends with our manager (at the time).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite live band are no longer a band

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The one I remember being expensive was Kate Bush, think it was £80and I was up in the gods. I should have paid for a better seat. Think that's the most I've paid for a gig. Bowie was about 50, most mid size bands are probably 30ish these days. Smaller bands you can get away with a tenner.

The OMD price seems very high, I saw them a couple of years ago and well it was variable lol

500 for Stone Roses? You do know this isnt a time machine, they were absolutely shite live. It was the experience you remember being great and that will never be replicated"

I saw Bowie about 35 years ago but i can't remember how much it was as i had gone because i liked one of the support bands. The queue for the loos was the worst ever !!

I'm suprised at the OMD prices but i presume they know they can ask that much. I have seen them years ago and they were great.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Last gig was Grand Magus in Manchester in early March. My son was meant to come with me but couldn't get the night off work so I went on my own

I won't pay silly money for gigs, but we want to see Rammstein at some point.....

What would you considor silly money ?

Most gigs we go to are approx £60 or more, Muse cost a lot more.

We saw Muse back in 2003/04 as sixth formers and they defo didn't charge £60 back then. It was at the Manchester Arena too (was called MEN arena then).

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My favourite band has always been Huey Lewis and the News. I have seen them perform seven times, met them three times and been back-stage with them once.

Sadly it is very unlikely they will ever perform again as Huey has lost his hearing. Maybe it's time for The News to go solo! Luke"

How much did you pay ?

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

"I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?"

Only paid £50 for Omd tickets for Hull. You must be using a dodgy site.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Last gig was Grand Magus in Manchester in early March. My son was meant to come with me but couldn't get the night off work so I went on my own

I won't pay silly money for gigs, but we want to see Rammstein at some point.....

What would you considor silly money ?

Most gigs we go to are approx £60 or more, Muse cost a lot more.

We saw Muse back in 2003/04 as sixth formers and they defo didn't charge £60 back then. It was at the Manchester Arena too (was called MEN arena then)."

We have seen Muse maybe 4 times since 2008 and they were expensive as were Coldplay. Both have amazing lights and sound systems.

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By *ensual 2Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

"When i was younger gigs were my passion and saw loads of bands. Nowadays i grudge the cost and would rather stay at home and watch You tube"
Keep it live !!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?

Only paid £50 for Omd tickets for Hull. You must be using a dodgy site."

I looked at various venues and they all charged the same. The website for the Leicester gig was De Montfort Halls own website, often they are cheaper than other websites.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Now i can't get on DMH own website to re look !!!

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

"My favourite band has always been Huey Lewis and the News. I have seen them perform seven times, met them three times and been back-stage with them once.

Sadly it is very unlikely they will ever perform again as Huey has lost his hearing. Maybe it's time for The News to go solo! Luke

How much did you pay ?"

The first concert was at the Wembley Arena in 1988 and that was £18. I think subsequent tickets were either £20 or £25.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My favourite band has always been Huey Lewis and the News. I have seen them perform seven times, met them three times and been back-stage with them once.

Sadly it is very unlikely they will ever perform again as Huey has lost his hearing. Maybe it's time for The News to go solo! Luke

How much did you pay ?

The first concert was at the Wembley Arena in 1988 and that was £18. I think subsequent tickets were either £20 or £25."

Good price

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I must admit, I won't do stadium gigs though. No matter how good the band. I'd rather see someone more obscure, or coming up in the world in a small venue with a bouncing atmosphere than be stuck a million miles away from the stage because I can't justify spending silly money on the 'good seats'.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I must admit, I won't do stadium gigs though. No matter how good the band. I'd rather see someone more obscure, or coming up in the world in a small venue with a bouncing atmosphere than be stuck a million miles away from the stage because I can't justify spending silly money on the 'good seats'.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My favourite band has always been Huey Lewis and the News. I have seen them perform seven times, met them three times and been back-stage with them once.

Sadly it is very unlikely they will ever perform again as Huey has lost his hearing. Maybe it's time for The News to go solo! Luke

How much did you pay ?

The first concert was at the Wembley Arena in 1988 and that was £18. I think subsequent tickets were either £20 or £25."

A very good price

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

"I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?

Only paid £50 for Omd tickets for Hull. You must be using a dodgy site.

I looked at various venues and they all charged the same. The website for the Leicester gig was De Montfort Halls own website, often they are cheaper than other websites."

I think you may be looking at the tickets where you get to watch them sound check & meet the band. The regular tickets are no more than half the price.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?

Only paid £50 for Omd tickets for Hull. You must be using a dodgy site.

I looked at various venues and they all charged the same. The website for the Leicester gig was De Montfort Halls own website, often they are cheaper than other websites.

I think you may be looking at the tickets where you get to watch them sound check & meet the band. The regular tickets are no more than half the price. "

I looked on the DMHs own website but i can't get back on it now.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

It's not so much the price of the tickets as the quality of the gig for me to be honest - have paid £70-£80 a ticket and seen some great gigs (Muse, Foos, Green Day as examples) but have paid nothing to see a local pub band and had just as good a time.

Average I pay is around the £50 mark - most I've paid is £250 but that was for a weekend at Butlins with food included and Madness playing twice along with other bands/comedy acts/entertainment throughout the weekend.

Most I'd pay normally for a gig would be up to about £100 - unless The Jam got back together then I may be prepared to break the bank.

I used to regularly pick up tickets cheap on ebay before they stopped ticket sales and tried to force them to stub hub - think I saw U2 for £25 a ticket (face value £70 odd) in 2010 and Muse for about the same in 2014.

Paid £90 a ticket for Green Day/Fall Out Boy/Wheezer on the same bill this year but was postponed to 2021 (and have my doubts it'll happen)

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Have seen many bands over the years, some were free, a good example of this was Starship (formerly Jefferson Airplane) in Phoenix Arizona, at the State Fair.

Festival weekends are getting way too expensive these days, so I've retired from them and just watch local bands with the upside of a decent pint at a reasonable price just down the road

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

We wouldn't

Most cant actually perform when out of the studio.

Some have been totally shocking.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Paid £150 to get a decent seat at AC/DC wembley show in 2009. They are my favourite band!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's not so much the price of the tickets as the quality of the gig for me to be honest - have paid £70-£80 a ticket and seen some great gigs (Muse, Foos, Green Day as examples) but have paid nothing to see a local pub band and had just as good a time.

Most I'd pay normally for a gig would be up to about £100 - unless The Jam got back together then I may be prepared to break the bank.

Paid £90 a ticket for Green Day/Fall Out Boy/Wheezer on the same bill this year but was postponed to 2021 (and have my doubts it'll happen)"

For us it's mainly about whether or not we want to see the band although finances do come into it for me as i don't earn much.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We wouldn't

Most cant actually perform when out of the studio.

Some have been totally shocking.

I/we have never found that, we always think they are great.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Paid £150 to get a decent seat at AC/DC wembley show in 2009. They are my favourite band!"

That's a lot !

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Paid £150 to get a decent seat at AC/DC wembley show in 2009. They are my favourite band!"

They're the first band that I ever saw at the Kings Hall in Derby in 1977, probably cost me a couple of quid to get in

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Going to see your favourite band/artist could be a once in a lifetime experience, so I’d pay a high amount to see them.

I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of top artists and there’s nothing better than hearing them play live....

Got tickets to see Queen next year

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"We wouldn't

Most cant actually perform when out of the studio.

Some have been totally shocking.

I/we have never found that, we always think they are great."

I saw The Str@nglers in both Derby and Nottingham, they sounded pitch perfect on both occasions

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Going to see your favourite band/artist could be a once in a lifetime experience, so I’d pay a high amount to see them.

I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of top artists and there’s nothing better than hearing them play live....

Got tickets to see Queen next year

I agree although i generally see my fav bands more than once.

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

"I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?

Only paid £50 for Omd tickets for Hull. You must be using a dodgy site.

I looked at various venues and they all charged the same. The website for the Leicester gig was De Montfort Halls own website, often they are cheaper than other websites.

I think you may be looking at the tickets where you get to watch them sound check & meet the band. The regular tickets are no more than half the price.

I looked on the DMHs own website but i can't get back on it now."

Try axs or eventim

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love live music, we both enjoy it, last band we saw was the Stereophonics in march, just before lockdown, we have seen them maybe 9 times.

I just got excited because i saw that OMD are touring next year (hopefully) and coming to Leicester .....but their tickets are around £100 each !!!!

I think the most we have paid before was for Coldplay and Muse.

How much would you pay to see your fav band and who is your fav band ?"

I also last see. Phonics in March amazin gig.

Most I’ve paid was 110£ for u2 but I couldn’t resist as it’s u2.

Usually happy pay 60-80 but have the consider is more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I paid £470 for four tickets to see Pearl jam in the summer this year.

The disappointment of it being cancelled was added to when I got the ticket prices refunded less the £80 booking fee... fucking legalised thievery at its finest.

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By *eavertrackerMan
over a year ago

Bridgwater

£5.99...ocean colour scene in their local pub, with a free pint