WHY ARE MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS SO F*CKING EXPENSIVE!? Ep217

We're really popping off on this one fam...
Music festival tickets have been rising in costs over the last few years and post pandemic it seems like event producers are still recovering and fans and paying the price. In this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into what is causing festival and event tickets to rise in price and sharing my thoughts on where I'm at with attending shows. I also have a few industry insiders share their brutally honest opinions on what factors come into play with show costs.
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[@user-fi9wv3px4h]

former industry here, most people probably aren't aware many people in the industry experienced total financial ruin in COVID, like going bankrupt and becoming homeless and having to go on food stamps.

[@geodude12y]

Not enough is said about scalpers and resellers inflating the market. I don't think festivals would sell out so quickly without them

[@laurelynmorley]

EDC Vegas! See you under the electric sky ❤❤

[@kurtabo208]

Another big factor is definitely the lineups. We are starting to see the same artists headlining the same festivals over and over again. Which is great - some artists I'd love to see again and again! But after going to so many shows/festivals, things start to get stale and I'm less inclined to pay thousands of dollars to see artists that I've already seen multiple times. Not sure where we go from here though, maybe I retire from shows/festivals? haha

[@TheSandman16]

I live in Vegas so very fortunate to have EDC here. I would love to travel and check out other festivals but when you factor in ticket prices, camping/hotel costs and flights it’s just way too expensive to justify. I can buy a VIP ticket to EDC and have a luxury experience every year and it’s still so much cheaper than the total cost of going GA to electric forest or lost lands.

[@BlitzX89]

i will drink beatbox till i blackout to support your job lol jk

[@Vixen_VEE333]

You are spot on about it costing the same to fly to another event abroad. I had planned on EDCLV this year, but I can not justify the price of a hotel room when a plane ticket to London costs the same. I've actually decided to try out Boomtown this year, since im spending so much I'd rather have a new experience in a different country!!

[@fayex314]

I’m so happy to hear that you’re growing your brand the way you are. Really inspiring and glad to be apart your journey as a fan and see you grow into whatever the future holds for you!

[@IceSick88]

Tickets for ABGT600 were only 200$ usd. Mexico is cheep. Festivals in other countries are usually cheaper.

[@jameskrack196]

I started partying back in 99 and pretty much retired in 12. $20-$50 was the usual price. $50 if it was multiple days and camping was involved. A thousand bucks just seems crazy to me but I will admit the production was no where near on the same level.

[@leosolis510]

Tomorrowland global journey package, if you get the right package it can include plane ticket, I went solo. And yes I went vip top notch accommodation camping, had my own

[@Schmeebie]

the way i RAN to apply!!

[@lasamyhsengsayadeth5288]

I just started to make content, so hopefully I can apply later. But tbh everything is getting expensive which sucks but I think on the brighter side, it lets people who are really into raving hopefully have a better experience because people who aren’t are just there for the hype, last year I had someone compare cochella and edc and those are two separate vibes. I also hope the price steers away the pickpockets at these events.

[@gigisoceann]

Can’t wait to meet you at beyond 😭

[@CTfillah]

Hope I get to meet you at EDC!

[@iamAjohnson]

Shout out to Zander and the good friends at Prime for being quoted from an article related to this subject! 🙏

[@allisonmckay7869]

Are you gonna be going to Elements?? I feel like that would be one that you're interested in, not to mention its in the poconos!

[@amandaford2741]

Haven’t been able to go and it sucks 😢

[@SocialKidmusic]

Okay at some point the market share is gonna collapse.

[@Ryanmazzarellaedc]

It’s so ridiculous, they are just making things not doable anymore and I do very well