electricberet said:

murph said:

Indeed...I've been saying this for months...I have no problem with posting stories that may not place Prince in the best light (However, I think this Brazil news is a lot more complex...It aint Croke Park) ...But it seems like the Org is going out of its way to give a middle finger to the very artist its dedicated to...There needs to be a balance....

[Edited 8/24/11 9:11am]

There is a balance. Prince gives a middle finger to us and so we give it back to him.

POST OF THE YEAR!

[Edited 8/24/11 9:34am]

awww. sad for folks. there's probably a really good reason but it's still disappointing.

I bet some of those females in his entourage didn't want to go and changed his mind!

What do you suppose the odds are that a contractually-obligated payment to Prince was not made as agreed?

Then it wasn't about the some of the females not wanting to go...

RodeoSchro said:

What do you suppose the odds are that a contractually-obligated payment to Prince was not made as agreed?

I'm inclined to believe that the parties fell off on a deal and Prince decided to back off instead of doing it because he would feel like Brazilian organizers would've ripped him off. I can totally see that happening. Least it was five days and not last minute like most of these festivals where others just straight out cancel before showtime.

RodeoSchro said:

What do you suppose the odds are that a contractually-obligated payment to Prince was not made as agreed?

Very high, given that Prince cancelled. Take a look at the cancellation clause and payment structure in his contract for the Dallas concert:

http://images.bimedia.net...ntract.pdf

If this is his standard language now, here's a likely scenario: he got his advance, but they missed a second payment, so he told them to come up with the money or he wouldn't play. No money, no show.

PRINCE CANCELS CONCERT IN BRAZIL

UNITED NATIONS TO LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE MOTIVES OF THE RECLUSIVE ROCKER

THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HAS ISSUED AN OFFICIAL NO COMMENT ON PRINCES ACTIONS

OUTRAGED FANS TOLD TO GTFOI!!!

HonestMan13 said:

PRINCE CANCELS CONCERT IN BRAZIL

UNITED NATIONS TO LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE MOTIVES OF THE RECLUSIVE ROCKER

FINALLY! Did you know that the opposite of NATO is OTAN? What does that mean? The new U.N. commission will find out!

Lord...

electricberet said:

RodeoSchro said:

What do you suppose the odds are that a contractually-obligated payment to Prince was not made as agreed?

Very high, given that Prince cancelled. Take a look at the cancellation clause and payment structure in his contract for the Dallas concert:

http://images.bimedia.net...ntract.pdf

If this is his standard language now, here's a likely scenario: he got his advance, but they missed a second payment, so he told them to come up with the money or he wouldn't play. No money, no show.

That's interesting. Thanks.

kimrachell said:

maybe he'll do a show at a later date?

Who knows Kim !! who knows !!! I hope so!!!

Just read this... I translated to english, so I don't know for sure if the information is correct, and if it's correct, I don't know if it's true..

http://www.jb.com.br/helo...ack2black/

A glimmer of hope can remain for fans of Prince, the production of the singer says he only wants to postpone the show and reschedule it for November, perhaps. But the organization of the festival of black culture is not filling the eyes of the production

????

electricberet said:

murph said:

Indeed...I've been saying this for months...I have no problem with posting stories that may not place Prince in the best light (However, I think this Brazil news is a lot more complex...It aint Croke Park) ...But it seems like the Org is going out of its way to give a middle finger to the very artist its dedicated to...There needs to be a balance....

[Edited 8/24/11 9:11am]

There is a balance. Prince gives a middle finger to us and so we give it back to him.

"We"?

xLiberiangirl said:

Just read this... I translated to english, so I don't know for sure if the information is correct, and if it's correct, I don't know if it's true..

http://www.jb.com.br/helo...ack2black/

A glimmer of hope can remain for fans of Prince, the production of the singer says he only wants to postpone the show and reschedule it for November, perhaps. But the organization of the festival of black culture is not filling the eyes of the production

????

BTW. check this out, if u bought a ticket for the show. It's about the money of the tickets.

http://www.back2blackfest...sos-prince

THIS NEWS JUST CAME IN...

SOURCES INDICATE THAT PRINCE WAS RUMORED TO BE PERFORMING IN VIRGINIA YESTERDAY BUT INSTEAD OF A HOUSEQUAKE THE CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA WERE TREATED TO AN EARTHQUAKE!!!

...ANOTHER CANCELLATION BY HIS PURPLE MAJESTY!!!

udo said:

aurora1 said:

Don't forget Geneva show.....that WE STILL HAVE'NT BEEN REFUNDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Resaplus went bankrupt.
Was Quarcopoome prosecuted?
Who has more details?

Wow, are you serious? Have any lawsuits been filed? Wow, what is wrong with Prince? Has he decided that he's going to do a bunch of no shows and get paid for it? I love the man but geez, he's dead wrong for that.

go2theMax said:

fans, of course, are really angry, specially because Brazil is a big country, so most of them don't live in Rio and had already bought plane tickets and made hotel reservations. it's a big mess. I didn't even know that he was coming...I was kinda lucky 4 that..on the other hand I would hate myself if it happened and I found out about it 2 late.

"Fans, of course, are really angry..."

Which fans? You didn't even know about it but you do know they're angry. Huh?

Speak for yourself, not blanket statements.

XNY said:

"Fans, of course, are really angry..."

Which fans? You didn't even know about it but you do know they're angry. Huh?

Speak for yourself, not blanket statements.

- ok, I am a fan and I am angry. Actually the right word would be ´frustrated´.

whendovescry2000 said:

We all look for financial reasons but is it possible that he just doesn't feel like it or isn't up to it. Although he performs for a living it is still a job, it's still work. How many times have you not felt like going to work and took a PTO day. Did you need to give a reason or tell everyone in HR hey I don't feel like coming to work and being around you people. I recall once he (Prince) abruptly cancelled some part of his tour and all the fans complained on org about it but years later it turned out one of the members of the band had experienced a death. So again, it isn't always about money. [Edited 8/24/11 15:34pm]

- Yes, of course. That´s why I am not hating Prince. I only feel sad about the whole situation. The only thing annoying about Prince is that he probably wont explain to the fans why he did it. Other artists would probably care more to explain.

Wow!!! He has become quite a fan of cancellations in recent years.

What I've learned here is that no matter what Prince does, people will still risk financial ruin in hopes of being in her presence. As for me, I'm good just having his CDs and DVDs. At least with those, you are guaranteed that he will be there.

My deepest condolences to all of those who have,yet again, had their feelings and wallets hurt by Prince. And, no, I am not being sarcastic in saying that.

You can get your money back from Back 2Black.. look at their site.

Yeah, I am not worried about it. I am only frustrated because I will certainly have to go to Europe to see Prince, and it wont be soon, because I am not rich.

A genius like Prince who has tiredlessly toured over 30 years and mostly done some of the greatest live shows ever, should be respected, for a minor glich. He has done massive tours over the years, im a Prince fan and have nver been dispointed in any way, but greatful dat he tours so often, and the gigs quality.

Sam 8)

sambluedolphin said:

A genius like Prince who has tiredlessly toured over 30 years and mostly done some of the greatest live shows ever, should be respected, for a minor glich. He has done massive tours over the years, im a Prince fan and have nver been dispointed in any way, but greatful dat he tours so often, and the gigs quality.

Sam 8)

- He isnt the only one. And that´s NOT the point.

sambluedolphin said:

udo said:

kimrachell said:

yeah, if the ticket sales weren't doing well, then that is most likely why he decided to cancel.

Is that so?

Has his deal changed from 1.5M USD for a show, independent of crowd numbers, to a percentage of ticket sales?

Does he have a clause in the contract to cancel with a small crowd even in the 1.5M case?

just a guess.

GustavoRibas said:

Yeah, I am not worried about it. I am only frustrated because I will certainly have to go to Europe to see Prince, and it wont be soon, because I am not rich.

or USA, you should of came to san jose with us...

This might be slightly off topic but in all seriousness, perhaps the stage collapse thing in Indiana freaked him out a bit. Maybe it made him a bit apprehensive, as I'm sure a lot more concerts have people thinking back on the tragedy a few weeks ago.