kaber said:

Ppenguin said:

kaber said:

It was £70 for a small venue for 90 minutes right?

What was the average show length in 2007 at the O2?

Didn't the best tickets there sell for £200 plus?

(http://www.theguardian.com/money/2007/sep/01/moneysupplement.musicnews )

I agree it was great to see him in a small venue and up close ...but it was a bit of a sinking feeling, after queuing for 11 hours, to be told 'better hurry up, you're only getting an hour' and already know that you would be out on your ear to make way for another lot (queue Countdown clock music in your head).Like I said great show (not a patch on the £25 indigo after show though) but it only stretched to 90 minutes because there was a bit of a protest and people ouldn't leave when the stage manager tried to get rid if us after 80 minutes and so he did 2 more quick Sampler songs. When the people after you get twice as long and they've not been there half the time and you read reviews that the every other show (apart from acoustic) have been over 2 hrs its hard not to feel like you've got a rough deal COMPARED to everyone else. Our entire set list was what every show had before he did 'extras'. 19 songs compared to 36 just over an hour later doesn't seem particularly fair...why not 2 shows of 2 hours instead of 1 of 80/90 and one if 2.5-3hrs.

If you always compare what you get with what others get you're destined for an unhappy life, I think. I'd just be thankful I got 90 minutes watching Prince in a small venue, with a new approach to his music.

That said, I was right at the front of the second show

Damiank said:

hope so. I would rather see planned dates more traditioanlly instead of the quick notice hit and run format

kaber said:

It was £70 for a small venue for 90 minutes right?

What was the average show length in 2007 at the O2?

Didn't the best tickets there sell for £200 plus?

(http://www.theguardian.com/money/2007/sep/01/moneysupplement.musicnews )

The O2 was a typically brittisch-run ticket situation. You know what I mean.

The Indigo2 shows were relatively cheap.

The Viage aftershows were (just) 100 euros in 20ten and the second show lasted around 3 hours or so.

I.e.: £200 plus for a non-black market price is absurd.

See my comments about the 3121 Las Vegas pricing in that same direction on the now defunct HQ site.

udo said:

kaber said:

It was £70 for a small venue for 90 minutes right?

What was the average show length in 2007 at the O2?

Didn't the best tickets there sell for £200 plus?

(http://www.theguardian.com/money/2007/sep/01/moneysupplement.musicnews )

The O2 was a typically brittisch-run ticket situation. You know what I mean.

The Indigo2 shows were relatively cheap.

The Viage aftershows were (just) 100 euros in 20ten and the second show lasted around 3 hours or so.

I.e.: £200 plus for a non-black market price is absurd.

See my comments about the 3121 Las Vegas pricing in that same direction on the now defunct HQ site.

My recollection of the 02 ticket prices was that they were first advertised for £31.21 but then it later transpired that the best seats were being sold with a drink or as part of an Event Travel package for 5 or 6 times that. Closer to the date of each concert unsold tickets reverted back to £31.21 so many were available for that if you were patient.

The aftershows were good value but there was no guarantee that Prince would show up and public transport was a bit of a nightmare late at night there.

Would of course prefer if Prince always did a 3 hour show like The Cure seem to do these days but don't think he is that kind of 'artist'.

I thought he'd be off after he announced the Manchester gigs...really hoping it's just a brief break, normal life is boring

[Edited 2/27/14 8:22am]

I've just heard from a friend @ Wembley Arena that they are currently arranging for him to play there March 8th.

I don't know how true this is though so don't quote me!!

xenon said:

I've just heard from a friend @ Wembley Arena that they are currently arranging for him to play there March 8th.

I don't know how true this is though so don't quote me!!

Let me be the first to do just that!

Loving this, but prefer somewhere smaller please...

unkleg said:

xenon said:

I've just heard from a friend @ Wembley Arena that they are currently arranging for him to play there March 8th.

I don't know how true this is though so don't quote me!!

Let me be the first to do just that!

Loving this, but prefer somewhere smaller please...

That's a big place to fill at short notice...12,000 or thereabouts. And that's a hell of a queue for tickets on the door The Arena may want it, and may be trying to arrange it, but can't see it myself...

DaveT said:

DaveT said:

unkleg said:

Let me be the first to do just that!

Loving this, but prefer somewhere smaller please...

That's a big place to fill at short notice...12,000 or thereabouts. And that's a hell of a queue for tickets on the door The Arena may want it, and may be trying to arrange it, but can't see it myself...

X factor Live is there on the 8th anyway, so its definitely not happening!!

Funkberry annoucing he's doing the Arsenio Hall show next week (in the US) so if he hasn't gone already, he's started packing.

tintin said:

divas21212 said:

tintin said:

Funkberry annoucing he's doing the Arsenio Hall show next week (in the US) so if he hasn't gone already, he's started packing.

Do you think there'll be the album announcement on the show? I really hope it is then he can come back and do a real tour hahaha I'm still living in a purple world

Yes to this!

I'm almost completely thawed out, come back Prince, London ain't the same without you

tiadalma said:

Lots of rumours on twitter today, that Prince is heading home today. Did Prince say anything on stage last night that gave any indication on what his plans may be?

I think its safe to say YES hit and Run is over.

RIP - you were a memorable few weeks