Pollstar Top Twenty Concerts

[elle]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Just look at the other classic artist and bands like the Stones,Paul McCartney,U2,Neil Diamond,The Who and my moms favorite Bette Midler and other older artist are still raking in the bread.I have no idea if they are supporting new albums or not.

still kinda shocks me every time when i see U2 listed with these older bands... guess i'm showing my age.

Stones, McCartney, The Who Neil Diamond are all well into their 70s if not 80s. FM are in their 70s or late 60s. they are 60s and 70s bands.

U2 are in their early 50s. yeah they made it big while very young, their breakthrough was in the 80s. but the difference in age between Bono and Eddie Vedder (who just turned 50!) or Nirvana guys (so 90s bands) is less than difference in age between Christine and Lindsey. U2 and grunge guys are 20 years, a whole generation, younger...

so when last week we saw those One Direction backstage pics on instagram, it was 3 music generations that you had there all together backstage, in one photo - FM, Pearl Jam, and 1D.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by elle

still kinda shocks me every time when i see U2 listed with these older bands... guess i'm showing my age.

Stones, McCartney, The Who Neil Diamond are all well into their 70s if not 80s. FM are in their 70s or late 60s. they are 60s and 70s bands.

U2 are in their early 50s. yeah they made it big while very young, their breakthrough was in the 80s. but the difference in age between Bono and Eddie Vedder (who just turned 50!) or Nirvana guys (so 90s bands) is less than difference in age between Christine and Lindsey. U2 and grunge guys are 20 years, a whole generation, younger...

so when last week we saw those One Direction backstage pics on instagram, it was 3 music generations that you had there all together backstage, in one photo - FM, Pearl Jam, and 1D.

Me too.I always forget the 90's decade which is 20 plus years now.I do enjoy Bono and his gang.I do like Pearl Jam,Maroon 5.Smashing Pumpkins.Dave Matthews Band and Hootie and the Blowfish which Darius Rucker is country now.

Also we have Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga out on the road.

I have a good feeling that FM will keep on trucking way in their 70's touring with or without new tunes.We are so lucky that Christine came back.

[michelej1]

July 24, 2015

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar Associated Press 

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

1. The Rolling Stones; $8,066,135; $178.44.

2. U2; $6,030,279; $111.53.

3. Paul McCartney; $5,111,024; $158.57.

4. Take That; $4,461,359; $108.93.

5. Taylor Swift; $3,569,565; $110.96.

6. Fleetwood Mac; $2,979,569; $122.77.

7. Kenny Chesney ; $2,019,600; $85.73.

8. Shania Twain; $1,741,551; $99.13.

9. Bette Midler; $1,261,273; $127.54.

10. Neil Diamond; $1,216,739; $100.87.

11. Maná; $1,187,936; $101.54.

12. Luke Bryan; $1,164,083; $63.11.

13. Rush; $1,118,821; $89.19.

14. André Rieu; $1,100,450; $79.10.

15. Herbert Grönemeyer; $958,492; $57.49.

16. Dave Matthews Band; $901,060; $59.17.

17. Olly Murs; $849,029; $64.59.

18. The Who; $837,729; $95.89.

19. Maroon 5; $783,712; $57.73.

20. Ed Sheeran; $754,798; $59.90.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/entertain...#storylink=cpy

[michelej1]

AUGUST 14, 2015

http://www.kansascity.com/entertainm...e31078089.html

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

1. The Rolling Stones; $7,836,716; $174.50.

2. U2; $7,618,637; $117.10.

3. Taylor Swift; $4,687,900; $109.08.

4. Take That; $4,394,583; $109.32.

5. Fleetwood Mac; $2,979,569; $122.77.

6. Kenny Chesney; $2,182,085; $84.94.

7. Luke Bryan; $1,371,723; $63.09.

8. Shania Twain; $1,319,411; $97.76.

9. Neil Diamond; $1,286,127; $102.13.

10. Bette Midler; $1,265,913; $127.55.

11. Maná; $1,187,936; $101.54.

12. Rush; $1,120,184; $85.71.

13. Ed Sheeran; $1,118,965; $63.84.

14. André Rieu; $1,100,450; $79.10.

15. Herbert Grönemeyer; $958,492; $57.49.

16. Dave Matthews Band; $879,008; $59.11.

17. Backstreet Boys; $865,891; $63.32.

18. Maroon 5; $783,712; $57.73.

19. Romeo Santos; $717,996; $87.91.

20. New Kids On The Block; $667,797; $60.24.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/entertainm...#storylink=cpy

[Macfanforever]

Thanks for the update Michele.Wow they are still on top of the charts.

Alot of kids parents are spending money on Taylor Swift tix I see.

The power houses of tours the Stones and U2 are going to the bank happy.

[michelej1]

Although Pollstar itself may have detailed information for subscribers, the figures I can access don't say what the dates or specific venues were.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Although Pollstar itself may have detailed information for subscribers, the figures I can access don't say what the dates or specific venues were.

Michele

Yea I agree .The detailed info is for subscribers only.

I would be interesting to see the breakdown for each venue where they performed.

They probably get another boost on these charts when they play down under later this year.

[michelej1]

Music Week by James Hanley, August 17, 2015

http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/o...ankings/062611

One Direction are the highest-earning touring act of 2015 so far, bringing in $107.7 million.

The band played 33 shows in 22 cities in June, generating around $4.9m a concert, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report. Fellow CAA-represented act Fleetwood Mac came in second place with $92m from 56 shows.
The Rolling Stones were at No.3 – and No.1 in North America – with $80.7m in gross earnings from just 10 concerts at an average ticket price of $178.44.
The Top 5 was rounded off by Garth Brooks on $79.9m and Paul McCartney, who topped the single concert grossest list with three shows at the Tokyo Dome which generated $21.75m between them.

[michelej1]

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/T...ar-6457446.php

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar The Associated Press

Updated 7:11 am, Friday, August 21, 2015

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

1. The Rolling Stones; $7,836,716; $174.50.

2. U2; $7,618,637; $117.10.

3. Taylor Swift; $4,752,793; $109.05.

4. Take That; $4,394,583; $109.32.

5. Fleetwood Mac; $2,836,493; $123.37.

6. Kenny Chesney; $2,182,085; $84.94.

7. Luke Bryan; $1,371,723; $63.09.

8. Shania Twain; $1,310,517; $97.48.

9. Neil Diamond; $1,295,246; $103.55.

10. Bette Midler; $1,265,913; $127.55.

11. Maná; $1,187,936; $101.54.

12. Rush; $1,120,184; $85.71.

13. Ed Sheeran; $1,118,965; $63.84.

14. André Rieu; $1,100,450; $79.10.

15. Dave Matthews Band; $1,009,635; $57.83.

16. Herbert Grönemeyer; $958,492; $57.49.

17. Backstreet Boys; $865,891; $63.32.

18. Phish; $853,524; $56.46.

19. Maroon 5; $783,712; $57.73.

20. Romeo Santos; $717,996; $87.91.

[michelej1]

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/T...ar-6471119.php

The Associated Press Updated 7:42 am, Friday, August 28, 2015

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

1. The Rolling Stones; $7,836,716; $174.50.
2. U2; $7,618,637; $117.10.
3. Taylor Swift; $4,752,793; $109.05.
4. Fleetwood Mac; $2,831,516; $122.18.
5. Kenny Chesney; $2,301,631; $86.40.
6. Luke Bryan; $1,440,211; $61.94.
7. Neil Diamond; $1,375,616; $105.85.
8. Shania Twain; $1,268,535; $96.75.
9. Bette Midler; $1,262,788; $127.37.
10. Ed Sheeran; $1,179,473; $64.10.
11. Maná; $1,138,505; $101.43.
12. Rush; $1,134,603; $85.80.
13. Dave Matthews Band; $1,009,635; $57.83.
14. Herbert Grönemeyer; $958,492; $57.49.
15. Phish; $853,524; $56.42.
16. Maroon 5; $783,712; $57.73.
17. Romeo Santos; $717,996; $87.91.
18. New Kids On The Block; $673,195; $61.06.
19. Barry Manilow; $641,050; $71.78.
20. Florida Georgia Line; $638,975; $34.97.

[michelej1]

2015 Pollstar Year End Top 20 Worldwide Tours

01:11 PM Tuesday 12/29/15, Pollstar

http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=822098


Taylor Swift, AC/DC, One Direction, U2 and Foo Fighters make up the top five positions on Pollstar’s Top 20 Worldwide tours for 2015. The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Ed Sheeran are also among the major earners.

Swift was the top touring artist in the world with gross ticket sales in excess of $250 million as she played to nearly 2.3 million fans.

While that is not a global record, the fact that nearly $200 million of that total came from North America dates means she smashed the previous mark of $162 million set by the Rolling Stones in 2005.


The Top 20 Worldwide Tours alone grossed more than $2.2 billion and sold over 24 million tickets at an average ticket price of $91.74. That represents $200 million and over 4 million tickets more than in 2014.


AC/DC came back and did the biggest tour in its history while Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran made the Top 10 for the first time with record outings of their own.

Although The Rolling Stones placed 10th on the chart, the band had the highest average ticket – $174.50. Second is Paul McCartney’s $155.76 followed by Madonna (127.55), Fleetwood Mac ($125.61), Elton John ($124.49) and U2 ($118.35). Luke Bryan’s $55.48 average ticket price was the lowest on the chart.

All figures are for the 2015 calendar year and represent extensive research and estimates for all dates worked. Pollstar has complete detailed information on most tours although some acts, most notably AC/DC, Garth Brooks, and Kevin Hart, required significant projections in order to be ranked.

The complete Pollstar research package will be released on January 8th. Check out the Top 20 Worldwide Tours for 2015 via this link.

[James89]

So Fleetwood Mac grossed $125.1 million to come in at #6 on the year-end list. Not bad at all! So the On With The Show tour has grossed approximately $200 million based on 118 shows according to Pollstar.

I'm pretty sure that makes it their most successful tour to date. Amazing numbers!

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by James89

So Fleetwood Mac grossed $125.1 million to come in at #6 on the year-end list. Not bad at all! So the On With The Show tour has grossed approximately $200 million based on 118 shows according to Pollstar.

I'm pretty sure that makes it their most successful tour to date. Amazing numbers!

I thought Fleetwood Mac would be higher. 😒

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

I thought Fleetwood Mac would be higher. 😒

Their ticket prices were amongst the highest and they played a lot of shows. It seems as if they played much smaller venues though compared to many/most of the other big touring artists. I think that's what gave them a slightly lower overall gross than those above them.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Their ticket prices were amongst the highest and they played a lot of shows. It seems as if they played much smaller venues though compared to many/most of the other big touring artists. I think that's what gave them a slightly lower overall gross than those above them.

But Fleetwood Mac was an event. Christ they got beat by the Foo Fighters. Uggg. I thought they would be in top 3. 😓