Summary: “Beyoncé is selling “listening only” tickets for her Renaissance tour. The seats are behind the stage, so you can’t see any of the set or dancing, but they only cost $157 compared to the ~$900 fans have been paying for regular US tickets.”

haha!

fuuuuuuuck that.

  • @Lakija
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    31 year ago

    Of course you are right. I wanted to go to other shows this year but they were too much. I chose the one I wanted most and went for it.

    It’s the tone of comments with regards to Beyoncé specifically that I expected on Reddit and I suppose now here. I don’t get that on other social sites or irl. I find it odd.

    You know, in reality, there were plenty of cheap tickets still available facing the stage. Thinking about it now I can’t see a real reason to buy these you talked about…

    • ren (a they/them)OPM
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      21 year ago

      I didn’t want to turn this into an anti Beyoncé thing. Her, Swift, and all the big pop stars, just like everyone, are flawed or whatever.

      To me, this was about the sad state of concerts in general these days. Sure you can see tiny indie bands on the cheap but anyone who makes it even just medium sized bands, become sucked into this horrible monopoly and it’s practices.

      • @Lakija
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        1 year ago

        Don’t worry I understand. I agree. I wanted to see Jill Scott but the tickets were nuts. The first time I saw Beyoncé the prices were not like this. Nowadays it’s too many gatdamn fees! I don’t regret my tickets but I’m also mad that Ticketmaster basically has a stranglehold in ticket sales.

        Speaking of indie bands I’m definitely going to start seeing and supporting more of them. Small venues, intimate atmospheres, affordable prices.

        • ren (a they/them)OPM
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          21 year ago

          Damn even Jill Scott is expensive??! I love her but she hasn’t been a Name-Name in a long time!!!

          • @Lakija
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            11 year ago

            I know. It was like almost $300! I was already balling out of control buying Beyonce tickets. I couldn’t go any further even though Jill is my girl 😩

            I paid $400 for my lovely parents to see Kem and Ledisi! Ticket prices are just crazy right now.

            But truly, I want to see people while I can, while they are here. My mother said her biggest concert regret was not paying to see Prince when she could.

            • ren (a they/them)OPM
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              21 year ago

              feel lucky - I got to see Prince in Ohio at an arena and yeah, he put on a show!

              • @Lakija
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                11 year ago

                That’s awesome! You are lucky! I can only imagine.

                If ever in my lifetime I get the chance to see Stevie Wonder, I will do it.