interesting

http://www.independent.ie...76226.html

DAMN RIGHT HE SHOULD B SUED!!!!!

Just think of all the fans from abroad, for example the USA and Canada, who had arranged, with difficulty, time off from work, which isnt an easy thing 2 do, and booked flights, accommodation, etc., all costing money, 2 attend this concert, only 2 have hard earned money forfieted, cos things like flights cannot b reimbursed(except in extenuating circumstances)!!!

U wouldnt get this sort of stunt with a band like Coldplay, who actually pulled out all stops 2 reschedule quite a few gigs that they postponed during the US leg of their Viva La Vida Tour!!!! AND on top of that, at every one of the rescheduled gigs, they bent over backwards 2 apologize for the confusion!!!!!

PRINCE SHOULD B SUED FOR MORE THAN THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT!!!!!

http://www.irishtimes.com...66958.html

"chickens coming home to roost never did make me sad; they've always made me glad."

As there is no contract, I do not see how there is a cause of action.

Would you sell 55,000 tickets on the strength of an email?

Morons.

irishwolfhound said:

And who pray tell is talking about 2 Nights in 2010...you an Missus Wolfy?

irishwolfhound said:

oh JESUS CHRIST!!!!! Here we go again.

irishwolfhound said:

Talking loud and saying nothing again. Give it a rest. AND READ THE ***** ARTICLE!!!!

Prince is being sued. End of.

It is The Irish Times (the paper of record in Ireland) reporting on what happened in The High Court. There is no ambiguity.
[Edited 12/16/08 13:47pm]

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

MCD sues Prince for €1.6m for cancelling June concert

POP SUPERSTAR Prince is being sued for €1.6 million by promoters MCD over cancelling his planned performance at Croke Park earlier this year.

MCD productions has initiated proceedings against Prince Rogers Nelson, claiming financial loss and damage to its commercial reputation over his cancellation of the concert due to be played on June 16th.

At the High Court yesterday, Rossa Fanning, for MCD, told Mr Justice Michael Peart a letter of demand was sent on October 16th last setting out the amount MCD claim they are due because of the cancellation. It was sent to Prince’s private residence, a New York firm of lawyers and the address of the artist’s recording studio.
The letter sent to Prince’s home was returned as “undeliverable” but the other letters were not returned. As a result, MCD wanted orders from the High Court that would allow them to formally serve the proceedings on Prince which would limit the time in which he can enter an appearance.

The judge agreed to grant the orders. In an affidavit, a solicitor on behalf of MCD said Prince, through his agent Tony Goldring of the William Morris agency, Beverly Hills, California, had entered into a contract with MCD to perform at Croke Park.
MCD claims, in return for a fee of $3 million (€2.19 million), Prince agreed to perform the said concert.

Following payment of $1.5 million to the account of Prince’s agent, Mr Goldring sent an unambiguous e-mail on February 28th confirming the agreement between both parties, it is claimed.

On June 6th, Prince gave notice through his agent that he wished to cancel. More than 55,000 tickets had been sold. Despite MCD’s best efforts to persuade the artist to play, Prince refused. No reason of substance was ever given for the cancellation, MCD alleges.

While it was the normal practice for promoters to obtain insurance against cancellation, it is only available for cancellation due to specific unforeseeable circumstances, MCD said. No policy of insurance would insure against cancellation due to “a whim” by the performer.

MCD claims the cost of the cancellation amounted to €1,664,945. MCD, which said it incurred substantial costs in promoting the concert, said all the tickets were refunded.

MCD says it has a good cause of action against Prince. While there is no actual written contract with Prince, it is claimed the e-mail correspondence between MCD director Denis Desmond and Mr Goldring makes it “abundantly clear” a concluded contract was entered into by both parties.

This article appears in the print edition of the Irish Times

$3 million to turn up and play 1 night, the fool should have just done one of the O2 sets for 2 hours, they were all pretty much the same, no wonder the hits tours will carry on at $3 million a night ....

Well i still don't think it was ever confirmed by Prince otherwise he would have promoted the gig in some way, shape or form.

Horse said:

You could be right....then again you could be wrong.

For someone who claims to be spiritiual/religious, our "little friend" has a huge interest in making loads of cash ( was 3m enough????).....and, from what I understand it wouldn't be the first time he has been dishonest in business dealings with promoters/individuals.....

irishwolfhound said:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...lter_Mitty

colm said:

I think you meant this mate

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...lter_Mitty

What I don't get is how we keep forgiving Prince, if he really pulled out at the last minute then that is displicable but as soon as he announced any "future" concerts we'll be straight there...will we ever learn?

dayzofwyld said:

Cheers dayz

"There was no written contract" says the report.

That sounds like the Russian way of doing business - at the sauna over a glass of vodka:)

irishwolfhound said:

U just love stoking them fires don't ya Wolfy

Flo6 said:

best line i have heard in ages

Whitnail said:

irishwolfhound said:

Oh wolfy give it a rest will you,if there is a gagging order then that would include you as well.

Just stop it will you, you are just soo damn tiresome.

irishwolfhound said:

As I am a loyal Prince fan can I have first take on the £250 gold circle tickets you will be selling in 2010. Thanks in advance.

ecnirp98 said:

well ya heard this Xclusive N.E.W.S right here on wolfy FM...keep ur radios tuned here 4 the latest irish prince concert news.....from what im told is there is a world tour planned 4 2010.....ireland has a deal n 2 nights have been booked by MCD n harry crosbie....
WOLFY
[Edited 12/21/08 8:43am]

Great news Wolfie...we all know how reliable you are ( like all Kerry people I might add!!).

Please get in touch nearer the date so you can scalp me some tics!!

On the other hand you don't need to be Madmae ZsaZsa ( a new name for Culchie...sorry Wolfie?? What d'ya think Dayzof??!! ) to predict a Prince tour with a couple of dates in Dublin...)

irishwolfhound said:

Let's get this right..MCD sue Prince and then want to continue and work with him for 2 nights in Ireland LOL..wake up!!!

Methinks Wolfy has been on the sherry already!!

dayzofwyld said:

Apparently Madame ZsaZsa likes the Bristol Cream!!

irishwolfhound said:

i know im breaking the rulz...but U prince fams have 2 know that bono from U2 n denis desmond along with harry crosbie were all part of the team that worked with the team from paisley park enterprises n william morris management....prince n U2 r great friends.
prince pullled out of the show because of personal reasons that i cant disclose here.
it could not b avoided....
WOLFY

irishwolfhound said:

Ok I'm gonna get banned for this but it'll be worh it....WOLFIE YOU ARE A TOTAL FUCKING WANKER, GO BACK TO YOUR BOGLAND AND FATHER SOME MORE STUPID ILLEGITIMATE KERRY CHILDREN!!!!!

Phew! That's better!

eireboy34 said:

Bette is going to miss you Eireboy..well hopefully for 7 days only..but it had to be said..Wolfy you live in fantasy land and the amount of shit that comes out of your mouth is unreal..just shut up will you!!!

eireboy34 said:

Lovely to see the the xmas spirit flowing on the org