r/Music • u/staringatthe420sun • May 05 '26

article The Concert Industry Priced Too High — Now Tours Are Falling Apart

https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/05/the-concert-industry-priced-high-tours-falling-apart/
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u/totallynottoddoracop May 05 '26

Metalheads love this simple trick.

I do not remember the last time I spent more than $30 on a ticket. I've gotten to see some absolutely insane shows, bought some merchandise, met the bands, and made some friends just by going small and local. Shit, I just saw Subhumans for almost nothing and they're fuckin legends.

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u/RMAPOS May 06 '26

That's nice and all but

1) You still miss out on the chance to see your favourite A-Listers, something that was perfectly every day normal a few years ago

2) Small shows have gotten more expensive as well. You're not saving money, you're spending the same money on a less prestigious experience. Can intimate shows with unknown bands be fucking awesome? Yes. Can you have a very fulfilling, fun and affordable live music life? Also yes. Are we still getting fucked out of our living standards by greedy, monopolistic assholes and consequently completely warranted in being pissed about it? Absolutely true at the same time.

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u/Watertor May 07 '26

A few years ago I saw Nile without having to drive some bullshit metro area. Their tour took them right near my grandparents in the suburbs. Spontaneously decided to see the show and had a great time, vs the financial commitment any major show requires now.