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.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Who is Take That.I'm afraid to ask.

Take That are the UK version of 'Old Men On The Block'.
I always thought they were a bit naff the first time around in the early 90's but they came back as a 'man band' around 10 years ago and since then they've actually been rather good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273eSvOwpKk

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Take That are the UK version of 'Old Men On The Block'.
I always thought they were a bit naff the first time around in the early 90's but they came back as a 'man band' around 10 years ago and since then they've actually been rather good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273eSvOwpKk

OK Thanks.They sound good.It was interesting as they take the mikes to the mountains.

Heres the video embedded.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

In other words the single biggest cash grab of the nearly half century existence of the band..and not a note played of anything released in more than 28 years.

It's unheard of.

[Macfanforever]

I have to give Christine the credit for giving FM the boost.
If It was just the 4 some .They probably not this much on top of the tour charts since they toured already without Christine onboard a year earlier.

Probably some of us would take a raincheck on this tour and skip out if Christine was not with them.

I agree .Its mind boggling.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

I have to give Christine the credit for giving FM the boost.
If It was just the 4 some .They probably not this much on top of the tour charts since they toured already without Christine onboard a year earlier.

Probably some of us would take a raincheck on this tour and skip out if Christine was not with them.

I agree .Its mind boggling.

When I went to LA last year. Some lady told me she had the whole row to herself in 2013. At the Forum, there wasn't a seat in sight.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

When I went to LA last year. Some lady told me she had the whole row to herself in 2013. At the Forum, there wasn't a seat in sight.

Holy crap.

The whole row.If I had the cash like Mr Trump.
I would do the same to keep the drunks out of my way.I can enjoy the show with out getting out of my seat.Also I would invite some friend to the show too.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Holy crap.

The whole row.If I had the cash like Mr Trump.
I would do the same to keep the drunks out of my way.I can enjoy the show with out getting out of my seat.Also I would invite some friend to the show too.

LOL... I understand...

With Christine the crowd was electric... It was like a homecoming of sorts... unreal..

[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.