Originally posted by tuf392664:The sphere is more suited to artists that are current. That’s when you’ll see it reach its potential. Not when a couple of bands who aren’t far of getting their pension play it. I love u2 and will see them the next time they’re in the country, and i’m looking forward to new material but they are well past their prime. They can’t do a lot of the hits justice anymore. They couldn’t compete with the sphere. Once a big modern artist plays it and has new songs that gets their fans more excited than the excitement of seeing the venue itself, then they’ll be on to a winner.
Originally posted by popmarter:[..]
There aren't many "modern artists" that could pull off a residency at the Sphere you gotta factor in the age demographic of their audience who are probably in school/college and don't have a lot of cash to travel to Vegas and pay the huge cost for tickets, accommodation etc , the organisers obviously thought this when booking U2 ,Phish, Dead and Company as their audience are a lot older and would have more disposable income ,I reckon they could struggle to get some "relevant artists" that could do 20 + gigs there while keeping the ticket prices at a level their fanbase could afford.
Originally posted by tuf392664:[..]
Have you seen how much Taylor swift fans are paying for a ticket to see her?
Originally posted by popmarter:[..]
Not to the Sphere and Las Vegas there not.
Originally posted by RedSky:Yeh the Sphere is such a niche experience
If you asked U2 fans would they:
A. pay £200 to see the band in a local stadium/arena
or
B.pay £2000 to fly halfway around the world to see them in The Sphere
...then I know what choice would be the outright winner
What we need is less 'Spheres' and more good ol' rock venues