European shows

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Is anyone surprised how fast the European shows are selling out. I for one am, but am not at the same time (if that makes sense). You have a band who hasn`t put out any new music since 1 song back 6 yrs ago, only 1 (or 2 if you count Dizzy) original members, did half a tour 3 years ago.

But, this is Guns N Roses, everyone knows the name, their old songs are classics, the new band is really talented, I think they are the only rock band out there of that caliber. So looking at it this way, I am not surprised.  Thoughts?

[Mandy.]

But, this is Guns N Roses, everyone knows the name, their old songs are classics, the new band is really talented, I think they are the only rock band out there of that caliber. So looking at it this way, I am not surprised.? Thoughts?

Exactly! That's why I'm not surprised at all.. It's Guns N'Roses, people are dying to listen to the new songs and see them live again... Even the non die hard fans.

[Evolution]

I think the amount of people with disposable income who go to the shows for the hell of it is overlooked by many, the majority of people going to these shows, I believe, are not die-hards.


That said, I think the name GN'R is huge in Europe due to GH and the sell-out shows reflect that. It's been a long time since GN'R toured Europe don't forget.

[Nytunz]

this is the time GNR has been waiting for.. GNR music are retro thease days. Alot of people dig back theyr GNR cd`s or buy new once.. They get alt of TV and Radio space.. I think this is what Axl and the band has been waiting for.. The Interest to come back. And now its here..
They were booking festivals in the beginning, just to se it this was the right time (guess they dident know how big they should make the tour) Then they saw the succsess, and sould out arenas in minuttes.. They found out this was the time to move on with things.. And the tour grows bigger.. And so does the hope on seeing CD out very soon.

my guessing...

[gally]

The way the dates are selling suggects that the dates are being added based on sales.

There is probalby more dates to be added too.

All in all, this is a good response from europeans!!!!

Must be encourging to Axl and management

[Nighteyes]

I think they should add a second show in Sweden too

[MR W,AXL ROSE]

  AND A COUPLE MORE UK SHOWS!!!!!!! 

[Markus Asraelius]

I'm sure they will do more shows in the U.K as well as other european countries.

[killingvector]

the Paris show has been slow though.

[nesquick]

The Paris show doesn't sell very well. It's not catastrophic but for it's far from beeing sold-out. Average sales for the moment. around 40/45% tickets left. Around 9.000/10.000 tickets have been sold for 5 days (from monday to friday), the Arena is 17.000 people capacity. So wait and see. But I don't see any promotion around this show here... I repeat it, the promotion is still very very quiet.

[supaplex]

they should stop adding shows in countries that already have one or two. they should extend to other countries. come to romania axl ?

[younggunner]

theres no way they are gonna play a 2002 setlist again.....the press release,single and album will be here shortly

[MR W,AXL ROSE]

i really thought there would have been more UK shows.maybe a london show and probebly a scotland show.id rather pay 50 quid each for 2 more UK shows than spend 115 quid for download festival.


COME ON AXL,IF YOU OR MANAGEMENT READ THIS PLEASSSSSSEEEEEEE DO SOME MORE UK SHOWS.IM BEGGING YOU,PPPLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

[gally]

in fairness, without any announcement, its great to see so many shows being sold out, or selling weel. with little promotion

[Markus Asraelius]

The Paris show doesn't sell very well. It's not catastrophic but for it's far from beeing sold-out. Average sales for the moment. around 40/45% tickets left. Around 9.000/10.000 tickets have been sold for 5 days (from monday to friday), the Arena is 17.000 people capacity. So wait and see. But I don't see any promotion around this show here... I repeat it, the promotion is still very very quiet.

Are those the official numbers?

And, do you have a source?

[Pig Vomit]

The way the dates are selling suggects that the dates are being added based on sales.

There is probalby more dates to be added too.

All in all, this is a good response from europeans!!!!

Must be encourging to Axl and management

As long as the US gets a tour in the fall I'm happy.

[dust of my dust]

France has never been the country of rock'n'roll, and most rock bands (except the very big names) choose to book a smaller place, like Le Zenith. It's quite hard for a band like Guns N' Roses to have a sold out show in Bercy without having some promotion. Anyway, I think it will be alright. It will just need more time than other european countries. And as far as I am concerned, I am still thinking about organizing a GN'R party a few days before the concert with thousands of flyers to promote it and to promote the concert. Maybe if I had a way to contact GN'R Management, I'll ask permission to do so, and if they're fine with it, I'll do it with pleasure.

[nesquick]

The Paris show doesn't sell very well. It's not catastrophic but for it's far from beeing sold-out. Average sales for the moment. around 40/45% tickets left. Around 9.000/10.000 tickets have been sold for 5 days (from monday to friday), the Arena is 17.000 people capacity. So wait and see. But I don't see any promotion around this show here... I repeat it, the promotion is still very very quiet.

Are those the official numbers?

And, do you have a source?

It's quite realistic estimations. But I think Will (from GNRFrance) is going to have the official figures soon from the promoters. So wait and see. He will have more information than me.
Anyway, there are still lots of tickets left for sure. Without promotion, GNR won't have a great success here because Rock music isn't very popular here. We need more promotion than in other countries.

[axelle rose]

I think they should do a solo show in belgium. How about " sportpaleis" ??

[Markus Asraelius]

The Paris show doesn't sell very well. It's not catastrophic but for it's far from beeing sold-out. Average sales for the moment. around 40/45% tickets left. Around 9.000/10.000 tickets have been sold for 5 days (from monday to friday), the Arena is 17.000 people capacity. So wait and see. But I don't see any promotion around this show here... I repeat it, the promotion is still very very quiet.

Are those the official numbers?

And, do you have a source?

It's quite realistic estimations. But I think Will (from GNRFrance) is going to have the official figures soon from the promoters. So wait and see. He will probably gives you the sales figures when he gets them.
Anyway, there are still lots of tickets left for sure. Without promotion, GNR won't have a great success here because Rock music isn't very popular here. We need more promotion than in other countries.

Okay, thank you.