r/australia • u/FearTheMomerath • 1d ago

no politics The price of concert tickets is nutso

Christ on crutches. I spent about 45 minutes in the Powderfinger pre-sale through telstra, and the cheapest tickets are standing, close to $200 each and on a goddamn Monday evening at 5pm. Is this normal??? The last concert I went to was The Chicks at the entertainment centre about 2 years ago, and that was $180ish for seats in the middle-back.

I know it's pricey to put these gigs on, I get that. But there are international acts not trying to squeeze blood from the stone. Are the boys taking the piss, is our economy really that cooked, or am I just an old lady yelling at clouds?

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u/Tarchey 1d ago

I complained about system of a down ticket prices and still came out $330 poorer.

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u/OddPatienceGiraffe 1d ago

After Pearl Jam a couple of years back I have refused to sit at the back of a stadium and watch the big tv. So looked at seats in the first third of stadium away from the stage for System... $400... that was the day I found my limit. A shame. I saw Faith No More 15 years ago and it was one of the best live shows I've ever been to. Was bummed. 

Maybe there will be something popup with Lasttix.

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u/larvioarskald 23h ago

Keep your eye on tixel as well

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u/IamNetty 9h ago

I’m $450 poorer… but they’re so good live, I’d have paid more.
Meanwhile that stupid waiting line system kicked me out after waiting 45 mins for pre sale to start and made me get back in line for another half hour so missed out on mosh.

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u/ThatOldGuyWhoDrinks 5h ago

I saw gaga and paid almost $400. Worth every cent. I paid $230 for Powderfinger and I know it will be worth it