THE CELEBRATION TOUR

[LoveSong 208]

I like Madonna; a handful of her albums have a handful of good songs I enjoy. However, I would never again fall for buying a ticket for her shows. I consider it a total waste of my money; it's not really a live show, I don't give a shit about the screens, I can't trust her for a setlist that justifies the ticket price, and especially not at a time when I have to prioritise rent, groceries and seeing to my husband who's recovering from bowel cancer. We'd rather go see some of our favourite bands that put on great shows, start on time, are unlikely to cancel on the day, play live and have a great setlist without all the fanfare. As well as that, fucking Ticketmaster expects you to buy two full price tickets first and then they'll refund the difference for a companion ticket for disabled customers that have access needs. That's not acceptable.

[ScottyX 7,031]

37 minutes ago, LoveSong said:

I like Madonna; a handful of her albums have a handful of good songs I enjoy. However, I would never again fall for buying a ticket for her shows. I consider it a total waste of my money; it's not really a live show, I don't give a shit about the screens, I can't trust her for a setlist that justifies the ticket price, and especially not at a time when I have to prioritise rent, groceries and seeing to my husband who's recovering from bowel cancer. We'd rather go see some of our favourite bands that put on great shows, start on time, are unlikely to cancel on the day, play live and have a great setlist without all the fanfare. As well as that, fucking Ticketmaster expects you to buy two full price tickets first and then they'll refund the difference for a companion ticket for disabled customers that have access needs. That's not acceptable.

Dark.

[eXtremeOccident 1,602]

47 minutes ago, LoveSong said:

I like Madonna; a handful of her albums have a handful of good songs I enjoy. However, I would never again fall for buying a ticket for her shows. I consider it a total waste of my money; it's not really a live show, I don't give a shit about the screens, I can't trust her for a setlist that justifies the ticket price, and especially not at a time when I have to prioritise rent, groceries and seeing to my husband who's recovering from bowel cancer. We'd rather go see some of our favourite bands that put on great shows, start on time, are unlikely to cancel on the day, play live and have a great setlist without all the fanfare. As well as that, fucking Ticketmaster expects you to buy two full price tickets first and then they'll refund the difference for a companion ticket for disabled customers that have access needs. That's not acceptable.

What in the world? Why are you on a Madonna forum? 

[musicinferno 2,676]

59 minutes ago, LoveSong said:

I like Madonna; a handful of her albums have a handful of good songs I enjoy. However, I would never again fall for buying a ticket for her shows. I consider it a total waste of my money; it's not really a live show, I don't give a shit about the screens, I can't trust her for a setlist that justifies the ticket price, and especially not at a time when I have to prioritise rent, groceries and seeing to my husband who's recovering from bowel cancer. We'd rather go see some of our favourite bands that put on great shows, start on time, are unlikely to cancel on the day, play live and have a great setlist without all the fanfare. As well as that, fucking Ticketmaster expects you to buy two full price tickets first and then they'll refund the difference for a companion ticket for disabled customers that have access needs. That's not acceptable.

Sign out. 

[Jackie 5,174]

11 minutes ago, eXtremeOccident said:

What in the world? Why are you on a Madonna forum? 

Agree - I’m confused why that person is even here - go troll Taylor 

[Andreo 4,457]

People whining as if they're somehow forced to buy her tickets are sending me 

[adirondak 773]

Complaining about cancellations is odd - Madonna has one of the best track records when it comes to cancellations of any act. She was injured on the last tour which led to more cancellations than usual. 

[GregVsMatt 2,231]

2 hours ago, LoveSong said:

I like Madonna; a handful of her albums have a handful of good songs I enjoy. However, I would never again fall for buying a ticket for her shows. I consider it a total waste of my money; it's not really a live show, I don't give a shit about the screens, I can't trust her for a setlist that justifies the ticket price, and especially not at a time when I have to prioritise rent, groceries and seeing to my husband who's recovering from bowel cancer. We'd rather go see some of our favourite bands that put on great shows, start on time, are unlikely to cancel on the day, play live and have a great setlist without all the fanfare. As well as that, fucking Ticketmaster expects you to buy two full price tickets first and then they'll refund the difference for a companion ticket for disabled customers that have access needs. That's not acceptable.

You don't have to go and if you're not a fan, maybe consider joining a forum for your favourite bands 

[Roland Barthes 4,104]

2 hours ago, shakeyerdix said:

DWT in Bercy was absolutely stunning ! So live. So impressive. Unforgettable experience. For 57€.

And you don't seem to know the pices of WTG, BAT et GS = 30€...! So no, it was not for 1st class people. I don't compare 90's tickets prices as everything is more expensive today. Especially concert but my message was especially dedicated to livefuckingnation that spit on us.

Once again this morning I was in the direct queue to get tickets and it was working perfecty and no Fosse OR, no Fosse, no Pit 1 or 2. No 45€ tickets.

Only the most expensive categories and of course all package and their fucking so called PLATINIUM tickets that are just a way to sell it more expensive. I'm just shocked.

I paid a package once, I wanted to go to another date but with a basic ticket but they are not selling them until expensive tickets are sold out.

Fuck them.

You don't take in account inflation. I'm sorry but i had to beg my mother for the tickets for WTG, BA, GS because they were very expensive and above the average cost of a concert at the time, so i remember very well. Every time Madonna goes on tour there's media attention on ticket prices. 

We discussed it with @DaddyZ previously, i didn't buy tickets because i know that a few weeks before the show 45€ tickets will miraculously appear out of the blue and be put on sale. As if they found a bunch under a chair. In fact they don't sell ALL tickets at once to push the priciest ones. They do this for all concerts and yes Live Nation should be investigated like Ticket Master because they are breaking the antitrust laws in the US and in Europe. And that dynamic pricing should be fined then terminated. Everybody around the world agrees that buying ticket concerts has become a nightmare and it is since LN & TM bought every single middle entities to control the whole touring business.

[luluthecat 786]

4 hours ago, androiduser said:

I loved loved LOVED Drowned World Tour, but it's true that it felt like watching a large TV screen, there was a strong detachment from the audience, even in the more interactive parts... But I loved that feeling too, it was so unusual

Loved it too. I was only young so didn’t have much concert experience but I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing. The screens and choreography totally made it for me! I’d never seen large LED screen video backdrops before, was anyone else even doing this before DWT?

[Roland Barthes 4,104]

DWT was a better show on tv than live, sorry. And the first night in Paris she was really, really pissed off, i was really close to the stage and something was really wrong that night, her face was very tensed, she looked like she could kill someone. The second night was slightly better but gone were her banters with the audience, the best part of seeing her live. Niki was the one reaching out to the fans, waving from the stage and pointing them to Madonna to wave too but she did not give a fuck. Suddenly when she did Secret it was beautiful, better than the HBO version and La Isla Bonita too, not because it was one of the few old hits she performed but because she aknowledged the audience in the performance and made a connection. Most of it live was like watching a broadway musical. It really stroke me as something made for tv of film. RIT was better live for that reason, she really engaged with the audience like she for BA and GS. She sounded fantastic too. But Confessions is the best one i've seen, even better than Blond Ambition imo (i saw both in the same arena). I just hope she's not going over the top with the visuals, i'm not mad i did not see MDNA & Rebel Heart live for that reason, the music seemed to be just a soundtrack for the visuals (especially MDNA). I hope she finds the right balance between extravaganza and simplicity. Even though it was scripted, that moment she let loose on Let It Will Be with no visuals, just her and us was magic. 

[Josh Wang 129]

Besides Kia Forum, I think she is also doing Acrisure Arena in Jan 2024.

[PlayPause 2,312]

18 minutes ago, Roland Barthes said:

Even though it was scripted, that moment she let loose on Let It Will Be with no visuals, just her and us was magic. 

One of the best live moments I ever witnessed. A true iconic performance. Made me feel like she was channelling Catherine Ringer (one of France's most amazing voice).

[PlayPause 2,312]

5 hours ago, steady75 said:

What 18-24 yr old that may take an interest in her would be able to afford one of her shows?

WHO CARES.

[Jackie 5,174]

Tickets are expensive, and I get any 18-24 year old who might find it challenging - but I don't see that being an issue for other well known artists..............won't mention names #reputation.

 

 

[PlayPause 2,312]

13 hours ago, vitoralmeiida said:

the main question to me is still how is she going to move between stages and runways

Remember she made us believe she was going down from the ceiling in that giant disco ball in Confessions, when in reality she just climbed into it from below when the ball had landed.

Theatrics. Tricks. Spectacle.

Applause.

[Blue Jean 7,320]

7 hours ago, confessed said:

 

AccorArena layout on Stubhub. I don't know how accurate it is. I bought a golden circle ticket there and I would be greatly disappointed if the Or 2 and 3 are on the sides 

Doesn’t look like it according to this and the official maps. Maybe someone can contact Ticketmaster or the venue and ask?

[Semtex1 748]

2 minutes ago, PlayPause said:

Remember she made us believe she was going down from the ceiling in that giant disco ball in Confessions, when in reality she just climbed into it from below when the ball had landed.

Theatrics. Tricks. Spectacle.

Holograms.....and i wouldn't rule out Nikki and Donna within this. So much cheaper than paying them for a full year of shows and rehearsals 

[Jackie 5,174]

I am sure whatever it is, it's gonna be HUGE , the budget for this must be enormous - how many shows is she up to - 70-80 at average of 15,000 - and $300 - at 80 shows - she's potentially already grossed $360mil.

[Ricardo González Anaya 70]

How much is the most expensive ticket in reality? I mean without Ticketmaster’s fraudulent platinum prices and without VIP packages. Is it $500? 

[Curator 1,980]

My WTG ticket 35 years ago was £16... including VAT

[madgefan 9,653]

3 hours ago, LoveSong said:

I like Madonna; a handful of her albums have a handful of good songs I enjoy. However, I would never again fall for buying a ticket for her shows. I consider it a total waste of my money; it's not really a live show, I don't give a shit about the screens, I can't trust her for a setlist that justifies the ticket price, and especially not at a time when I have to prioritise rent, groceries and seeing to my husband who's recovering from bowel cancer. We'd rather go see some of our favourite bands that put on great shows, start on time, are unlikely to cancel on the day, play live and have a great setlist without all the fanfare. As well as that, fucking Ticketmaster expects you to buy two full price tickets first and then they'll refund the difference for a companion ticket for disabled customers that have access needs. That's not acceptable.

Your priorities and reasons for not attending are 100% valid. 

5 hours ago, steady75 said:

What 18-24 yr old that may take an interest in her would be able to afford one of her shows? I cant and I'm nearly 50 and in a good job. 

It's strange how some people on this board suddenly act as if that demographic doesn't matter. We know she's spent some really valuable time, energy AND money recording all those awful reinterpretations of her songs and stupid TikTok videos to maintain herself relevant among the kids and improve her streaming stats. What's the point in touring with those embarrasing ticket prices if the new generations won't be able to go see your show before you retire?

[Jackie 5,174]

2 minutes ago, madgefan said:

It's strange how some people on this board suddenly act as if that demographic doesn't matter. We know she's spent some really valuable time, energy AND money recording all those awful reinterpretations of her songs and stupid TikTok videos to maintain herself relevant among the kids and improve her streaming stats. What's the point in touring with those embarrasing ticket prices if the new generations won't be able to go see your show before you retire?

Yet those same age brackets have no issue spending that and more to attend Taylor?

[scion 1,762]

1 minute ago, Jackie said:

Yet those same age brackets have no issue spending that and more to attend Taylor?

I guess they just like Taylor’s music. They don’t like Madonna’s. And that’s okay. 
 

it’s all okay… We are starting a revolution of who gives a fuck ❤️

[Jackie 5,174]

2 minutes ago, scion said:

I guess they just like Taylor’s music. They don’t like Madonna’s. And that’s okay. 
 

it’s all okay… We are starting a revolution of who gives a fuck ❤️

ha ha ha ha