LONDON (vip-booking)—Pearl Jam fans have expressed their frustration after ticket prices for the band’s upcoming stadium show in London were slashed by more than 50 percent. The Seattle grunge veterans are set to bring their Dark Matter World Tour to Tottenham Hotspur’s state-of-the-art ground later this month.
Ticket sales have been unexpectedly slow, likely due to the initially high prices. Premium standing tickets were initially priced at £249.45 (USD 317), while seats at the back of the stadium cost £125 (USD 159). Front-of-pitch standing tickets are available for £155.25 (USD 197) through resale.
In contrast, the cheapest prices at the band’s Manchester gig at the new Co-op Live venue are £92.50 (USD 117), with general admission on the floor priced at £166 (USD 211).
In an effort to boost sales for the London show, TV ads have been launched, and promoter Live Nation has dropped ticket prices to £49.20 (USD 63) plus booking fees. This last-ditch effort to fill seats has been met with mixed reactions.
While the price reduction might ordinarily be welcomed, many early ticket purchasers feel aggrieved by the significant discount.
One fan expressed frustration on a Live Nation Facebook advert, writing: “What a p**s take for all the genuine fans that bought tickets on release! Shame on you, Live Nation and Ticketmaster.”
Experts fear that such price reductions could lead to fans delaying ticket purchases to get cheaper deals closer to the event. This behavior could negatively impact promoters in general, as it creates uncertainty in ticket sales and complicates event planning and logistics.
