MCHL Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 I hope I'm not being a by asking this, but why do American shows all have a reserved seat system, even the floor? Why can't we utilize the Golden Circle/Early Entry etc. that's in place in International shows? It seems much more fair and gives real fans chance to be super-up close without relying on Ticketmaster's random chance tickets or paying your firstborn.
Mensch Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 I hope I'm not being a by asking this, but why do American shows all have a reserved seat system, even the floor? Why can't we utilize the Golden Circle/Early Entry etc. that's in place in International shows? It seems much more fair and gives real fans chance to be super-up close without relying on Ticketmaster's random chance tickets or paying your firstborn. Umm America sucks. That's the only real answer.
Tatu Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Safety reasons I imagine. Doing something like that here is lawsuits waiting to happen.
MCHL Posted August 21, 2012 Author Posted August 21, 2012 Plenty of artists and bands have general admission shows, though.
mr_boogiewoogie Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 I suppose it's all based on the money factor. With the seating ststem they can sell floor tickets for the highest prices due to the fact that they guarantee that you will be close to the stage whereas general admission tickets all have the same, yet much lower, price (around 90-100 EUR) and do not guarantee that you will end up being close to the stage. In Europe with the Golden Circle they at least guarantee that you will end up in an area that is much closer to the stage but the difference in price between the Golden Circle and the other half of the floor is only about 15 EUR, at least in most European markets.
Tatu Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Plenty of artists and bands have general admission shows, though. In big venues? Cause I don't think I have heard of anyone having something like that at the Staples.
Guest Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Pink had general admission on the floor for the show I saw in Boston. I assumed she had that for all her dates in the States.
MCHL Posted August 22, 2012 Author Posted August 22, 2012 Gaga had GA floor at the Staples Center in '11.
Tatu Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Is that right? I don't follow Gaga or Pink. I had no idea. Interesting though.
timothyj Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) I saw U2 at Gilette Stadium in the US and they had a massive GA floor! And part of it was enclosed! It sucks that you have to pay $700+ to be close to the stage for Madonna.. =( Edited August 26, 2012 by timothyj
Guest Not4Pussies Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Yeah Gaga had GA for her last tour. Waited from 11am til 7pm. We were at the front of catwalk.
RileyYork Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 The reserved seats on the floor is amazing. You buy a seat and you don't have to wait all day. I hate GA, people stepping allover you pushing, shoving, can't go anywhere without loosing your spot. It's much nicer to just have a drink with your friends and go to the seat when the show actually starts.
ADUSTIO Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 I'd DIE if I win a ticket for the golden circle! *_* Let's just say my seats are not that expensive this time around...anyway I hope that material girl contest works... even though I know I have more chances of getting struck by lighting than getting in the golden circle
RileyYork Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 I'd DIE if I win a ticket for the golden circle! *_* Let's just say my seats are not that expensive this time around...anyway I hope that material girl contest works... even though I know I have more chances of getting struck by lighting than getting in the golden circle You mean Golden Triangle ?
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