I cried when I saw the tickets for Lopez were gone

InternationalLover82 said:

Maytiana said:

linus4000 said:

From wikipedia:

The Forum (known for a 15-year period as the Great Western Forum) is an indoor arena, in Inglewood, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. From 2000-2010 it was owned by the Faithful Central Bible Church, which occasionally used it for church services, while also leasing the building for sporting events, concerts and other events.

Along with Madison Square Garden, it was one of the most well-known indoor sports venues in the world, during this time. The Forum achieved its greatest fame as the home of the Los Angeles Lakers, of the NBA and of the Los Angeles Kings, of the NHL from 1967–1999, when the teams moved to Staples Center. The building was also the home of the Los Angeles Sparks, of the WNBA, from 1997, until they too moved to Staples Center in 2001.

The Forum was the site of the 1972 and 1983 NBA All-Star Games, the 1981 NHL All-Star Game, Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics and hosted the Big West Conference men's basketball tournament from 1983–1988 and also the 1989 Pacific-10 Conferencemen's basketball tournament.

In December 2010, Madison Square Garden, Inc. was reported to be finalizing a deal to purchase the Forum.

The arena can hold up to 17-18 000 people for concerts !

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is that a lot?

Depends on how you look at it i suppose?

The O2 Arena holds about 20.000 i recall. Prince did very well there for 21 nights.

On his recent tour in Europe he played different venues. the biggest was (i Guess) The Gelredome in Arnhem, holding around 30.000 people.

ParanoidAndroid said:

InternationalLover82 said:

I cried when I saw the tickets for Lopez were gone

There are far worse things than sold out tickets.

But I don' know how much tickets go for. Lopez tonight is free.

InternationalLover82 said:

remko said:

Maytiana said:

is that a lot?

Depends on how you look at it i suppose?

The O2 Arena holds about 20.000 i recall. Prince did very well there for 21 nights.

On his recent tour in Europe he played different venues. the biggest was (i Guess) The Gelredome in Arnhem, holding around 30.000 people.

The big difference is that the London shows were clearly listed as his only European shows that year, so he was pulling from an audience the size of a continent. Plus London was well positioned to welcome the France, Irish, Dutch, Belgian, German,Spanish and Scandanavian fan bases.

Then again, I didn't think he would manage 21 nights in London.

It depends what size the forum is, and how much tickets are. Plus, if he has any sense, like London, he will announce 21 nights in the city, without confirming the same venue for all 21 nights.

Prince only played 21 nights at the O2 once ticket sales proved to be strong (the price made it throw away good value). Had he only sold out 10 nights, he probably would have played 11 intimate small gigs to make up the numbers.

Either way, I wish I lived in LA now! The 21 night in London, half an hour from my front door was a dream come true. I still can't find uses for all my copies of Planet Earth!

ParanoidAndroid said:

InternationalLover82 said:

But I don' know how much tickets go for. Lopez tonight is free.

That's why you were crying?

Yes it's so easy to get cause it's free and now I can't go, and money is tight so I don't know how I'll see him live

InternationalLover82 said:

ParanoidAndroid said:

InternationalLover82 said: That's why you were crying?

Yes it's so easy to get cause it's free and now I can't go, and money is tight so I don't know how I'll see him live

Don't be suprised if Prince makes the concert tickets really really cheap. In London then were half to two thirds cheaper than some artists, plus you got a free album.

Get digging in the sofa for change! Hope you get to see him.

SquirrelMeat said:

InternationalLover82 said:

Yes it's so easy to get cause it's free and now I can't go, and money is tight so I don't know how I'll see him live

Don't be suprised if Prince makes the concert tickets really really cheap. In London then were half to two thirds cheaper than some artists, plus you got a free album.

Get digging in the sofa for change! Hope you get to see him.

Are the Forum tickets on sale now?

InternationalLover82 said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Don't be suprised if Prince makes the concert tickets really really cheap. In London then were half to two thirds cheaper than some artists, plus you got a free album.

Get digging in the sofa for change! Hope you get to see him.

Are the Forum tickets on sale now?

Don't think so, but I'm in London so its hard to know. I don't even think its official yet. Anyone?

seriously, of all the beautiful venues in the world & he chooses inglewood?

ParanoidAndroid said:

InternationalLover82 said:

But I don' know how much tickets go for. Lopez tonight is free.

That's why you were crying?

Well, she devotes the other 23 hours in the day to crying about Japan.

SquirrelMeat said:

remko said:

Depends on how you look at it i suppose?

The O2 Arena holds about 20.000 i recall. Prince did very well there for 21 nights.

On his recent tour in Europe he played different venues. the biggest was (i Guess) The Gelredome in Arnhem, holding around 30.000 people.

The big difference is that the London shows were clearly listed as his only European shows that year, so he was pulling from an audience the size of a continent. Plus London was well positioned to welcome the France, Irish, Dutch, Belgian, German,Spanish and Scandanavian fan bases.

Then again, I didn't think he would manage 21 nights in London.

It depends what size the forum is, and how much tickets are. Plus, if he has any sense, like London, he will announce 21 nights in the city, without confirming the same venue for all 21 nights.

Prince only played 21 nights at the O2 once ticket sales proved to be strong (the price made it throw away good value). Had he only sold out 10 nights, he probably would have played 11 intimate small gigs to make up the numbers.

Either way, I wish I lived in LA now! The 21 night in London, half an hour from my front door was a dream come true. I still can't find uses for all my copies of Planet Earth!

I agree. Pricing was excellent of course and he was not performing anywhere else in Europe that year (and it had been a while). and you had a fairly good chance for a aftershow in the same building.

Was not my doorstep, but i went twice from the Netherlands and was worth every cent and penny

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well the tickets for 21 nights in london were £31.21...so i reckon that tickets will be around 40 us dollars ...this is just a guess but i reckon it will be around there....playing that many nights...he knows he has to keep them very good value....plus the rip off vip tickets of course...

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if he is using the symbol stage....dont get floor seats....try and get seats about 10 rows up ...they have the best view...

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CerpinTaxt said:

There's no way he'll sell out 21 Nights...

People said that about 21 nights in London. And he sold all of those in a 20,000 plus arena with aftershows.

The pricing will be key, I think.

Sweetie and I have been talking about taking a trip. Maybe this is it!

Everytime I check into the org I am reminded, and I just think THIS IS F***** AWESOME!!!

Too bad I can't come. I really wanna come! 3121!

CerpinTaxt said:

There's no way he'll sell out 21 Nights...

Exactly. In apathetic LA? I just don't see it happenin'. I'm sure some of them will sell out, and a lot of those that aren't will be close to selling out, but I don't see a completely sold-out 21 night stand in LA. Unless he made them dirt ass cheap.

He must really be tired of the whole traveling back and forth routine like a "normal" tour does.

This thread should have sticky status or a featured article, now that the shows have been confirmed on George Lopez by Prince.

Have fun LA fans!

Another article:

Video: Prince’s 21 Nights Forum Announcement On Lopez! Watch Now!

www.drfunkenberry.com

For those that missed it when we exclusively told you that PRINCE was going to call into Lopez tonight and announce that he will be doing George’s show next week, and kicking off 21 nights at The Fabulous Forum, here it is.

L.A., it’s about to get funky. Um…can you pass some of that footspray over?-Dr.FB

Diagnosis: The Puerto Rican Brother From Another Mother Is Ready

Pic from www.drfunkenberry.com

George Lopez & Prince.

[Edited 4/8/11 6:52am]

Also reported at Moquake.com

Another site to watch for news/updates on this:

http://moquake.com/forum/

As exclusively hinted by MoQuake on Wednesday, Prince is bringing the Welcome To America Tour to the L.A. area for no less than 21 Nights!

And as mentioned by Elisa Fiorillo-Dease back in March , this sting gets a promo preview at the Lopez TV Show Wednesday April 13th. 21Nights in LA will commence with the first performance on Thursday April 14th at the LA Forum.

Full dates to follow.

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Think it'll be a greatest hits medley or a new song?

I kind of hope it's a new song... but a good one, ala Fury.

Ok, spill it folks...which LA fan, who lives close to the venue, will dare to do a 21-night Prince marathon at the forum? If your funds allow you of course.

[Edited 4/8/11 7:35am]

i was at the forun 2 years ago so i can answer some questions.its a very old building holds around 17,000 .the reason hes playing there is because the staples center is owned by aeg and hes a livenation act.get there early not alot of parking and trafiic suxs

lPoeticl said:

Maytiana said:

k paso?

Government shutdown in talks... this isn't the best of times for me to plan a trip to see Prince in LA...

I know it may be a strech for you and me sis but, I'm gonna 'go all in' to make this happen (gonna have to bust my a$$ at work and get some good commisions).

CerpinTaxt said:

There's no way he'll sell out 21 Nights...

I don't think that matters, honestly, even though I think / feel P will attempt to do that.

paperposter said:

the reason hes playing there is because the staples center is owned by aeg and hes a livenation act.

Erm I don't he is anybody's act as such. AEG was certainly the promoter of the 2004 Musicology Tour AND own the O2 so promoted the 21 Nights Residency there. Is he with Livenation for these current Welcome2America dates?

EDIT: Oh he is with Livenation now. Sorry not paying that much attention to detail here in the UK, carry on!

[Edited 4/8/11 8:07am]

With Prince in LA next week, I wonder if he will make an appearnce at Coachella. Maybe just check out the bands.

Will be very hard to sell out or fill the arena for 21 nights at the prices of the NYC or Carolina or Oakland shows. I bet the prices for the majority of the seats will be a lot cheaper.

I am going to LA the end of June, looks like I will miss it!!!!!!!