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Originally Posted by vivfox
Lower the prices?  |
That isn't the whole problem; it's the size of the venues that is the major issue. She would have been better served playing a few nights @ Radio City or a similar venue. But, since it seems LiveNation's philosophy is "greed is good", we get outdoor sheds that she hasn't got a snowball's chance in h*ll of filling. But, LiveNation recoups the investment by charging exhorbitant prices for the prime seats, which get sold either to "true" fans or brokers. Selling the cheaper seats is just gravy.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly certain Stevie gets paid no matter how many tickets are sold, what is called an "artist's guarantee". LiveNation's escape clause is easy-cancel the show if it's not economically feasible.