Paul McCartney 2016 Rumors
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I'm keeping everything crossed for you guys down in Oz
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moptops:
Andrewhh:
Bob Gannon:
Let's face it, there is not even a sign of a credible rumor right now other than Summerfest for summer shows
Australia is now officially a rumour! Here's a link to a newspaper article from Adelaide, South Australia: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/off-the-record-the-home-of-sa-political-gossip/news-story/6a0067cbdb07b4ff80ffb69bc0106b6a If Adelaide really is on the cards, then that suggests a proper tour of Australia. Big acts don't usually play there unless they're also playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and (probably) Perth.
...and Auckland, NZ He comes back he does a tour. No more of that 1 city government sponsored bullcrap.
Yes, we mustn't forget the Kiwis!
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moptops:
Bob Gannon:
moptops:
Andrewhh:
Bob Gannon:
Let's face it, there is not even a sign of a credible rumor right now other than Summerfest for summer shows
Australia is now officially a rumour! Here's a link to a newspaper article from Adelaide, South Australia: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/off-the-record-the-home-of-sa-political-gossip/news-story/6a0067cbdb07b4ff80ffb69bc0106b6a If Adelaide really is on the cards, then that suggests a proper tour of Australia. Big acts don't usually play there unless they're also playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and (probably) Perth.
...and Auckland, NZ He comes back he does a tour. No more of that 1 city government sponsored bullcrap.
Would be interesting to see how many he would do if he goes to Australia at all. Ticket sales were so brutal the last time he tried it could hurt the amount of shows he'd do this time. Would make sense to do all the big cities while he's there, but a weak response again would probably mean the last stop there ever again
I see 2 in MLB, 2 in Syd. 1 each in Adl, Bne, Perth and Auckland.
That's what I would expect also. That's a pretty standard schedule for a really big act. What I will be more even more interested to know is the mix of indoor/outdoor gigs. On their last tour, the Stones played one stadium, 2 amphitheaters (well, one didn't actually go ahead due to last minute illness, but the tickets were sold), and the rest were arena gigs.
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moptops:
2002 disaster aside, ticket sales for 1993 were officially the fastest selling in the world at that time. His 3 Sydney arena shows sold faster than anywhere else and smashed records.
Yes, in 1993, Paul played - Perth x 1 (stadium) - Melbourne x 2 (stadium) - Adelaide x 1 (stadium) - Sydney x 3 (arena) - Parramatta (Western Sydney) x 2 (stadium) - Auckland, New Zealand x 1 (stadium) (Sydney got lucky because Brisbane fell through for very boring reasons despite being mentioned as a destination in Paul's official press release before for the tour.) For comparison, in 1995, The Rolling Stones played: - Perth x 1 (stadium) - Melbourne x 2 (stadium) - Adelaide x 1 (stadium) - Sydney x 2 (stadium) - Brisbane x 1 (stadium) - Auckland, New Zealand x 2 (stadium) Pretty similar, right? If anything, Paul was slightly ahead back then. So, even if there has been some audience attrition in the meantime, I reckon it's safe to assume that Paul in 2017 can tour on at least the scale of the Stones in 2014. The Stones also did a full-scale tour in 2003 (similar to the 2014 tour) and a smaller tour in 2006, whereas Paul presumably has even more pent-up demand in his favour.
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moptops:
Even Ringo sold 2 shows in MLB.
...and may be returning this year, according to Todd Rundgren ("We decided to do another American tour, and I hear rumors of possibly going back to the Pacific Rim in October or something like that."): www.billboard.com/articles/news/6786036/ringo-star-and-his-all-starr-band-to-tour-in-2016
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Bob Gannon:
moptops:
Andrewhh:
Bob Gannon:
Let's face it, there is not even a sign of a credible rumor right now other than Summerfest for summer shows
Australia is now officially a rumour! Here's a link to a newspaper article from Adelaide, South Australia: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/off-the-record-the-home-of-sa-political-gossip/news-story/6a0067cbdb07b4ff80ffb69bc0106b6a If Adelaide really is on the cards, then that suggests a proper tour of Australia. Big acts don't usually play there unless they're also playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and (probably) Perth.
...and Auckland, NZ He comes back he does a tour. No more of that 1 city government sponsored bullcrap.
Would be interesting to see how many he would do if he goes to Australia at all. Ticket sales were so brutal the last time he tried it could hurt the amount of shows he'd do this time. Would make sense to do all the big cities while he's there, but a weak response again would probably mean the last stop there ever again
Australians just weren't used to ticket prices like that back then. Since then, acts like The Rolling Stones and others have led the way.
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moptops:
Bob Gannon:
moptops:
Andrewhh:
Bob Gannon:
Let's face it, there is not even a sign of a credible rumor right now other than Summerfest for summer shows
Australia is now officially a rumour! Here's a link to a newspaper article from Adelaide, South Australia: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/off-the-record-the-home-of-sa-political-gossip/news-story/6a0067cbdb07b4ff80ffb69bc0106b6a If Adelaide really is on the cards, then that suggests a proper tour of Australia. Big acts don't usually play there unless they're also playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and (probably) Perth.
...and Auckland, NZ He comes back he does a tour. No more of that 1 city government sponsored bullcrap.
Would be interesting to see how many he would do if he goes to Australia at all. Ticket sales were so brutal the last time he tried it could hurt the amount of shows he'd do this time. Would make sense to do all the big cities while he's there, but a weak response again would probably mean the last stop there ever again
Bob, in 93 he played two Melbourne shows to a total 120,000 people and Sydney had 3 arena shows AND 2 stadium shows! If ticket prices aren't mental - I believe the folks will turn up. Nostalgia acts always do well here. Well, most all touring acts do well here. The BIG X factor is he's burned us and ignored us since 02, so he might have soured a heap of fairweather fans. The diehards will come; no problem. THAT is the big question: has he burned all his goodwill here?
I agree that's the X factor, but I suspect that maybe it's not as big a factor as we think among the general public. After all, we're the ones who cared the most about the cancellation last time and may or may not have felt bitter for a while. In the end, a lot of people just want to have a good night out and don't have to be "fans" in the sense that we are to buy a ticket in their home town. Also, there's a whole generation of young Beatles fans (probably 2 or 3) who were too young to go in 1993. They, and their parents and grandparents will want to go, thinking (possibly rightly) that this is their last chance to see a living Beatle who's not Ringo. I predict that, if it happens, it will be hugely successful....
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RMartinez:
Hope this happens for the fans Down Under!
Thanks!
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Andrewhh:
moptops:
Bob Gannon:
moptops:
Andrewhh:
Bob Gannon:
Let's face it, there is not even a sign of a credible rumor right now other than Summerfest for summer shows
Australia is now officially a rumour! Here's a link to a newspaper article from Adelaide, South Australia: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/off-the-record-the-home-of-sa-political-gossip/news-story/6a0067cbdb07b4ff80ffb69bc0106b6a If Adelaide really is on the cards, then that suggests a proper tour of Australia. Big acts don't usually play there unless they're also playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and (probably) Perth.
...and Auckland, NZ He comes back he does a tour. No more of that 1 city government sponsored bullcrap.
Would be interesting to see how many he would do if he goes to Australia at all. Ticket sales were so brutal the last time he tried it could hurt the amount of shows he'd do this time. Would make sense to do all the big cities while he's there, but a weak response again would probably mean the last stop there ever again
I see 2 in MLB, 2 in Syd. 1 each in Adl, Bne, Perth and Auckland.
That's what I would expect also. That's a pretty standard schedule for a really big act. What I will be more even more interested to know is the mix of indoor/outdoor gigs. On their last tour, the Stones played one stadium, 2 amphitheaters (well, one didn't actually go ahead due to last minute illness, but the tickets were sold), and the rest were arena gigs.
What about wineries gigs/Hanging Rock? Springsteen and The Stones were up for it.
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moptops:
crazy4beatles:
what were ticket prices like for Rolling Stones or comparable acts? I Sending good vibes down under - it's about F**king time!!
I see the Stones each tour (been here about 5 times since Paul was last here) so last time around I was gonna give it a miss however we scored 2 upper side arena seats for $99 each! Not sure of the prices, around $250- $300 for good seats maybe?
Close, but a little more ($510 to $580 for the best category, not counting package tickets, some of which were over $1000). http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/rolling-stones-announce-ticket-prices-for-australia-20131205-2yst2.html
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Eeee Cor Blimey:
I'm keeping everything crossed for you guys down in Oz
Thanks very much!
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Andrewhh:
moptops:
Even Ringo sold 2 shows in MLB.
...and may be returning this year, according to Todd Rundgren ("We decided to do another American tour, and I hear rumors of possibly going back to the Pacific Rim in October or something like that."): www.billboard.com/articles/news/6786036/ringo-star-and-his-all-starr-band-to-tour-in-2016
He will be returning this year.
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moptops:
Andrewhh:
moptops:
Bob Gannon:
moptops:
Andrewhh:
Bob Gannon:
Let's face it, there is not even a sign of a credible rumor right now other than Summerfest for summer shows
Australia is now officially a rumour! Here's a link to a newspaper article from Adelaide, South Australia: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/off-the-record-the-home-of-sa-political-gossip/news-story/6a0067cbdb07b4ff80ffb69bc0106b6a If Adelaide really is on the cards, then that suggests a proper tour of Australia. Big acts don't usually play there unless they're also playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and (probably) Perth.
...and Auckland, NZ He comes back he does a tour. No more of that 1 city government sponsored bullcrap.
Would be interesting to see how many he would do if he goes to Australia at all. Ticket sales were so brutal the last time he tried it could hurt the amount of shows he'd do this time. Would make sense to do all the big cities while he's there, but a weak response again would probably mean the last stop there ever again
I see 2 in MLB, 2 in Syd. 1 each in Adl, Bne, Perth and Auckland.
That's what I would expect also. That's a pretty standard schedule for a really big act. What I will be more even more interested to know is the mix of indoor/outdoor gigs. On their last tour, the Stones played one stadium, 2 amphitheaters (well, one didn't actually go ahead due to last minute illness, but the tickets were sold), and the rest were arena gigs.
What about wineries gigs/Hanging Rock? Springsteen and The Stones were up for it.
Yeah, that's what I meant by "amphitheaters"... Myself, I'd prefer arenas, but will take what I can get...and to each their own.
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moptops:
Andrewhh:
moptops:
Even Ringo sold 2 shows in MLB.
...and may be returning this year, according to Todd Rundgren ("We decided to do another American tour, and I hear rumors of possibly going back to the Pacific Rim in October or something like that."): www.billboard.com/articles/news/6786036/ringo-star-and-his-all-starr-band-to-tour-in-2016
He will be returning this year.
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It doesn't belong here, but any rumours of Ringo possibly doing a European tour? It has been quite a while and I would love to see him again.
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steblap:
Kimsey:
mr.flamingpie:
maybe the fact that ticket demand especially in germany is sluggish/bad is the main reason that there are no further rumors/news for other eu gig's What is the situation for madrid/paris ticket sales?
Paul's team should forget about playing in huge football stadiums in Europe....indoor arenas are the best for Paul's shows...and theatres and clubs would be even better.....
I think Paul's team made a big mistake: you can't play 3 sold out gigs in stadiums in the very same country. And another mistake is to play Holland and Belgium which are very close. Very bad planning. Half Europe is cut off
I agree with you , but this morning I heard rumors of possibly going to Lucca, isn't it Steblap?
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Happy Easter everybody!
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gianna:
Happy Easter everybody!
Happy and Healthy Easter!
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gianna:
steblap:
Kimsey:
mr.flamingpie:
maybe the fact that ticket demand especially in germany is sluggish/bad is the main reason that there are no further rumors/news for other eu gig's What is the situation for madrid/paris ticket sales?
Paul's team should forget about playing in huge football stadiums in Europe....indoor arenas are the best for Paul's shows...and theatres and clubs would be even better.....
I think Paul's team made a big mistake: you can't play 3 sold out gigs in stadiums in the very same country. And another mistake is to play Holland and Belgium which are very close. Very bad planning. Half Europe is cut off
I agree with you , but this morning I heard rumors of possibly going to Lucca, isn't it Steblap?
I'm holding my breath Happy Easter 2:
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moptops:
RMartinez:
Hope this happens for the fans Down Under!
Good on ya buddy. I know you do. Appreciate the sentiments. There are a few around the board that are rooting for us too.
*raises hand* Fingers crossed!