Ticket prices can go up to thousands of dollars these days, especially when the headlining act is among artists with a massive global impact. More recently, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson expressed his thoughts regarding the soaring prices of passes so that fans could see their favorite music acts performed live.
The musician recently spoke with ATMósferas Magazine and shared his feelings about the negative impact of expensive concert tickets.
He cited U2's residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, saying people pay over $1,200 to see the legendary band perform their biggest hits.
Dickinson further noted that he wouldn't pay that amount for a concert as it is too expensive.
"I've got no interest in paying $1,200 dollars to go and see U2 in the Sphere - none," he said, adding that he might consider it if the prices were around a "hundred bucks."
"But for me, what's important is to try and keep, on the one hand, the right type of tickets at the right price," he added. (via People Magazine)
Bruce Dickinson Says Front Row Seats Should Be for Real Fans
Elsewhere in the conversation, Dickinson noted that real fans who "keep this music alive" should be placed in the front rows of concerts, but not all of them can't afford "crazy money."
He further noted that there are people who "might be fans," however, those concertgoers bring their wives with them who "don't wanna get too hot and sweaty."
In other updates about Iron Maiden, the band is set to go on a massive tour across North America in 2024.
According to Loudwire, the group will kick off the series of concerts at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego, CA, on October 4, 2024, before visiting major cities across the United States and Canada.
Their last show will be at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on November 17, 2024.
Bruce Dickinson Updates
Regarding Bruce Dickinson's recent projects, the musician released his seventh solo album titled The Mandrake Project earlier this month.
In a press release, he revealed that the project had been a very personal journey for him and that he was proud of the work he had put into it.
The singer's new record is now available for streaming on major music platforms online.
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