Exactly the ticket buying experience I first encountered for Springsteen On Broadway in 2017.
Unsuccessful in the first two ballots 6 months apart I eventually got my golden ticket opportunity that Dec and had the same stressful purchasing scenario- but at 2am in the morning. That’s possibly how I ended up with front row centre seats at more than the price of the return flights (and yes, it was worth it) but at the time I was sure it was all to ensure that even fans on the other side of the Pacific had the same, fair opportunity to get tickets.
Would I do it for an act at Spark or Go Media? Probably not. The best gigs I’ve seen in recent years- and I try to go to as many as possible- have been acts that play The Powerstation, Tuning Fork, Town Hall and Galatos in Auckland and The Church in Otautahi. But I feel your pain.
Hey Steve! I agree that the best concert experiences can be found in smaller venues - I've got a bunch of those coming up soon myself and can't wait. But there is magic to be found in a large venue full of like-minded fans with the right band at the right time. But the experience begins with the ticket-buying process, and this just feels icky eh.
Exactly the ticket buying experience I first encountered for Springsteen On Broadway in 2017.
Unsuccessful in the first two ballots 6 months apart I eventually got my golden ticket opportunity that Dec and had the same stressful purchasing scenario- but at 2am in the morning. That’s possibly how I ended up with front row centre seats at more than the price of the return flights (and yes, it was worth it) but at the time I was sure it was all to ensure that even fans on the other side of the Pacific had the same, fair opportunity to get tickets.
Would I do it for an act at Spark or Go Media? Probably not. The best gigs I’ve seen in recent years- and I try to go to as many as possible- have been acts that play The Powerstation, Tuning Fork, Town Hall and Galatos in Auckland and The Church in Otautahi. But I feel your pain.
Hey Steve! I agree that the best concert experiences can be found in smaller venues - I've got a bunch of those coming up soon myself and can't wait. But there is magic to be found in a large venue full of like-minded fans with the right band at the right time. But the experience begins with the ticket-buying process, and this just feels icky eh.
Yeah you don't want to start the whole process just feeling bad about it all eh.
Like - YAY! I got through and got tickets (but now I feel guilty cos others didn't).
Or - BOO! I didn't get through and I'm not going and my only option is ... Viagogo now?
Ick.