Are they? they very normal prices for western concerts. Front row tickets often go close to a thousand dollars in an arena. We were just lucky and priviledged before to apply for international tickets, pay the same price as locals and get seats in the front. My Ayu tickets in Fukuoka were the cheapest arena tickets I ever paid for an artist and the closest I have ever been to a stage.

I know some people may say it is fair to put internationals in front because they have to pay a trip to get there, but other countries usually don't do that.

This honestly reminds me of how Madonna did her latest tour, and honestly... HATE.

They sure picked a good show to test this system out on, because more than likely people will snap up these tickets fast given it's CDL, but jfc those prices are just ridiculous.

Actually there’s goodies included in those ticket prices here in the US, for close floor seats that is. It’s never a thousand for just a seat/ticket (unless it’s a scalper or someone reselling them on SeatGeek or StubHub) there’s ALWAYS something that comes with it. Like VIP packages. Typically the lowest (price) tear with a ticket “package” is a tote bag or/and a laminated ticket with a hologram.

But anyways. I’m a bit shocked Ayu is charging that much. Especially for her popularity level currently. Again, I still feel that her not doing a nation this past summer really hurt her popularity. Like a big hit. Yes she was touring, but she would’ve been able to maneuver something for a nation, even if not the headliner on the final day. It would make better sense of charging those high prices if she were more on top popularity wise. I’m kinda worried for her in that her popularity is waning and she hasn’t been releasing new music for a while...or not that consistently. Yet she tours like crazy, but there’s nothing new to it. Mainly new dance routines and she’s gotten a little more racy. But she keeps putting on shows and numbers that are expected and lackluster. I’m worried that she’s going to lose more fans and then some if she keeps this constancy going with her shows. I’m not saying that I’m losing interest. But I’m moreso concerned for where she’s heading.

Sorry for getting off-topic lol

Hm, but those prices are for everyone, not international fans. And I don't know which concerts you're going to, but those also aren't usual prices for concerts in the west for regular tickets.

Some hardcore fans are probably going to pay those start prices, but the rest will be waiting until the dynamic price system kicks in and they get cheaper.
We're not in the '80's anymore when Japan's economy was great and regular people could have afforded such prices.
Taking a look at Twitter and Japanese fans are complaining about those prices and the system altogether, especially those not living round Tokyo, who have to pay transport and hotel as well. Also saw people comparing this to dinner shows, the only sort of concerts higher prices are normal in Japan.

I do not mind paying a bit more for the VIP area, if it comes with some exclusive goodies (example below), I think some even backstage accessible and meet the singer in person.



I’m sorry for off topic too 😔

Maybe they set the ticket price higher because it´s only 1 CDL concert this time, they have the same cost for equipment and preperation (ok less for rent the hall and electricity and such) but only 1/3 of the income from tickets.

Very good point.

Can you elaborate on that?
General public doesn't care about her anyway. Why would it hurt her? I understand that A-nation helps her to introduce herself to new people, but considering that she can't really sing anymore I don't know how many new fans she can get performing there, and her old fans can always see her on tour anyway. Same thing with live broadcasts - it's an open question if they are for better or worse in terms of influencing general public's opinion of her.

^ depending on what kind of show she is doing, sure it might cost more, but I would imagine the previous tour was pretty lucrative considering the number of dates and that it was pretty low on production values. TBH I think they are just trying to squeeze out as much cash as possible.

On the a-nation point, the majority of people who go there to see ayu specifically are still the fans. Sure she'd get some exposure to the general public, but it's mostly people who are into avex's artist catalog and who are most likely well aware of what she is doing, so the exposure to the new fans/public is most likely minimal. She's lost a lot more when she reduced the number of her TV appearances to a couple a year.

As of now the plan is we spend a couple of days in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro most likely) then fly to Argentina where we'd spend some time in Buenos Aires and South Patagonia and perhaps a day or two in Uruguay (Montevideo). However we are still planning! I would of course let you know if we happen to be in the same city :)

^ I'm not from Rio de Janeiro but I've been there before, so if you need any tips feel free to reach out ;)

I think a-nation doesn't really help or hurt her nowadays, especially since she was touring during that time, so it's not likely she wasn't nowhere else to be seen
tbh I'm not sure even how much a-nation helps on artists popularity nowadays, it seems to me it's more like a profitable event with some well-known names than everything else, with a couple of new artists here and there.

Attending A-Nation introduced me to TRF, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, EXILE, Tohoshinki. It had a positive impact on me. It also made me realize what artists I didn't like. It's ironic that I bought tickets to see specifically Ayu, but she changed her strategy and didn't perform in Osaka that year.

Imagine paying this much and the band isn’t there. Lol.

You're bringing up the real topics:D

Me on Brazil's Lollapalooza in 2015 when I bought tickets expecting to see Kodaline and Marina & The Diamonds and neither showed up lol

But either way, what I meant is that in the current days I'm not sure how many artists from avex aren't well known and can use a-nation as a boost. Maybe a few people from the audience don't know them, but most artists are already well-based in the industry, so it's different holding a festival with new artists + others who are owning the charts vs. new artists + artists well-known in the market already. That's just my two cents of someone who never put a foot in Japan tho :P

I just bought tickets for Celine Dion in Vancouver last week, the cheapest tickets were 225 CAD$ on ticket master and I am quite in the corner back. The seats in the front row were 1300$ (and there are no goods with it apart a commemorative ticket). I also paid similar price for Britney Spears and Maria Carey in Las Vegas. Last summer I went to France to see Mylene Farmer and tickets were about 300 CAD$ (EDIT: they were exactly 270$CAD) for quite far seats. They are all artists who had their prime over 10 years ago like Ayu.

So 100$-300$ for concert tickets seems pretty normal.

Do you mean Carré Platine that was 205€? Because those were the best and most expensive seats.

^^ Lucky you that you got to see Mylene Farmer! I'm from France but I didn't even go even though I wanted to lol

But just because western artists are used to charge people crazy amounts of money to get tickets doesn't mean it's ok to that. Yes, it is "normal", but it doesn't mean that this is a good way to treat your fans.

Here in Russia it's completely normal that the closer to the stage the seats are or the better the view is, the more you pay. The prices depend on the popularity of the artist and the city they perform in. For popular events tickets may get more expensive closer to the date of the show. If a show is far from selling out, some discounts can (or won't) be made, depending on the tour promoter's policy. There are no lotteries or one single price for all seats here.

Older artists also tend to charge more because usually their fans are more stable economically... I mean, it's not like there are a lot of highschoolers and college students going to her concerts. Mostl likely people in their 30s and older.

I just checked my tickets and I was Carre Or and 2 tickets was 370 Euros (which is 541$ CAD). It was good seats though, we were far but just above the middle door and no one sitting in front (And the show was amazing).

And I agree tickets are very expensive, as we like it or not, but the prices fits the current international market.

Ths is very true

Timmy has changed I barely reconised him

Timmy put on some weight it seems.

I didn't want to say it this way... But anyway, Kazuma is still as awesome as ever.

I remember him saying that he had to stop eating ramen to maintain his body before the shows. I know it's not easy to stay fit. Who knows under what circumstances he's now.

I think its actually facial fillers/botox.

Indeed, plus the older we get it gets harder and harder, especially if you don't exercise every day. During PoM 2018 they've applied some make-up to make it seem like he had perfect abs xD

I was really worried that they will stick with this first come first served shenanigans since I have an actual chance of going to her Arena Tour next year , so I am really glad that the lottery is still a thing and it's coming back.
As for Timmy gaining some weight,well you gotta be really careful. I gained some weight and now I have 100kg and feel like a whale.
I got to go back to the gym

Can someone screenshot the prices tomorrow? Very curious to see how they will change.

Misho, the next tour is also going to be a hall tour and start working out dude :D

Has anyone signed in to try and purchase tickets yet? Ive on the site trying to sign in and it keeps saying: You cannot apply for people residing outside of Japan.

You think this is because its not 19:00 or can international fans just not buy tickets?

The email I got says there are two links, one for Japanese residents and another for people outside.

Inside Japan: http://r.y-tickets.jp/ayu1904_fc

Outside Japan: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/x6t10

The second link doesn't work though. I'm wondering if it will open up around 1900.

Ohh. hmm. the outside doesnt seem to work?

Yeah maybe the link will start working around 19:00.

That or they made a mistake in the email, which would suck.

i know! I tried to change my address to my japanese address but for some reason its not working and im freaking out haha

EDIT:
Site is working. Make sure you register for this site as well.

When or where can we enter registration information about TA on the sales page?

oh and i'm sorry but " You are required to enter your membership ID number and your registered birth date in TeamAyu to order tickets.
Membership ID number: 10 digit numbers" but my ID have only 6 numbers ???

Funnily enough, I've seen nothing so far to even hint that the band will be there. All the photos have just been her with the dancers.

They sent another email correcting the info to 6 numbers

Im kinda worried about the payment. I dont have a card. :*(

How were you intending to pay?

LOL ok thanks.

Uhm me too, i hope my card will work too:tired

cash at the conbini?

Is this method available for international fans? It seems that you registered your address outside of Japan, so you'll have to use livepocket's site and credit card seems to be the only payment method.

Yeah, when I joined I used my US address. But Im living in japan now. Ive bough tickets here before and its super easy to reverse your ticket on the website and then go to the store and pay cash for it.

The problem is that how you wrote yourself "You cannot apply for people residing outside of Japan" because you used non-Japanese address, so I guess you're forced now to use international site and they accept only credit cards from what I understand.

yeah i know.

What are you going to do?

Right now Im trying to change my address, but I dont understand how haha

I think it's too late. I don't know how it works now, but when I used to apply for lotteries it was always written that they used your address registered at a certain point in past, after that point it was no use changing.

Maybe. I could also just get a prepaid card I guess. Ill just have to wait and see if I can get tickets

Or ask for someone else's credit card. In a worst case scenario you can change your address before round 2 and try again I guess.

I'm sitting ready with the website and all credit card details ready. Hoping that the price doesn't spike after just a few people buy them. Thankful they still use the Livepocket website since I'm somewhat familiar with it.

Good luck guys!

Dang. I hit the site at 7 and it already crashed. haha

Looks like server overloading...

Yep. Not surprised sadly.

Any luck yet? Or just wholesome cute dogs looking at you?

Puppy still licking my screen :grumpy

Um. Sold out. All of them. In 12 minutes. Tier 1 and Tier 2

What's the price for tier 3 right now?

Tier 1 was sold out after 3 mins. Tier 2 was accessible for 30 secs and after that only Tier 3 and wheelchair seats. Site is pretty much dead atm.

10,000 yen

Well this sucks.

EDIT: Wheelchair sold out 7:15

It said sold out and I kept refreshing and refreshing and then suddenly there were lots of tickets available for Tier 1 and I managed to get 2x tickets for tier 1 so keep refreshing guys! Maybe people are backing out of their orders.

Also my birthday didn't work as the password as it says, had to use my actual password for logging into TA, that might be why people are backing out of the purchase because it's giving an error.

Wonder how many number of seat they actually release for sale on day 1...

Congratulation!!!

I was wondering when round 2 was gonna be and if they would have any seats for sale then?

"Even if the schedule number of tickets for the first advance sale for fan club members reaches the planned number, the second sale for fan club members and general sales will be carried out."

“Her shows aren’t popular anymore” who?

That doesnt tell us if they are reserving any Tier 1 or 2 for other days

the only problem with this system is that reseller shops are still going to by the max amount, but just to make their money back they will charge even more

EDIT:
Site down again. :(

still trying to access the site :headache

the schedule is here:
https://ticket.yahoo.co.jp/special/ayu_countdown/

I had it for a bit. refreshed it and saw that Tier 2 was for sale, though I would refresh again and it went down haha.

yes I know, but it doesnt tell us if there will be any Tier 1 or 2 tickets for sale

Just bought my tier-3 ticket (i can't spend more than this). I'm super happy and now i'll hope for a nice seat :D

I saw someone posting getting arena tickets for 20k yen, but not being sure of being able to pay till tomorrow.
So there might be more tickets becoming available if people don't pay them.

https://i.imgur.com/91vCT2E.jpg

After my computer crashing and a couple of dogs... I got a ticket. But using my birth date as a password didn't work (it's the right one I double checked on the TeamAyu page). So I used the password for my TeamAyu account.

LUCKY. did you keep refreshing the page or waiting for the dog to run down?

Saw a screen on IG with sold out tier 1 seats showing a price of 34500 Yen, seems it dodn´t went up that high.

Why did you ask about the date if you know?

Im asking about tickets

I tried but it says not available for people outside of Japan?....

https://t.livepocket.jp/e/x6t10

outside japan

You need to use this link if your address is outside Japan: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/x6t10

Yeah, 34500 and 23000 seem to be the final prices for tiers 1 and 2.

ahhhhhhhh
it says "We can not purchase because of access concentration.

Until the screen is updated 88 Please wait a second."

Yep. its been like that for awhile now :*(

looks like all tix are gone? :(

Seems Tier 1 + 2 were available again after they sold out o.o
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Z-GOWpLYE/

Theyre not gone just a lot of people trying to get the tickets at the same time. Its like a que

Reseller shops are selling physical tickets, no? How will they even display them?

A couple pups until the update button appeared. Might have pressed F5 once or twice. Still worried that why the birth date password thing didn't work.

It says QR code on your phone? You could probably email the code.

I love dogs, but not on this site :shakehead

19:42 Site back up and only Tier 3 available.
Tier 2: 23,000 yen
Tier 1: 34500

I personally wont spend that much haha.

I mean display in the store like they normally do.
Yep, I thought about e-mailing, but it seems that you need to log in and show your updated ticket with seat number shortly before the show. No screenshots.

Thank god I managed to get ticket. only tier 3 is available.
Why did they asked to put password as birthdate when the correct one is the TA password?

This is from the site:
Which tells me that you get an email for the code. Which a reseller can still do. They can still resell the ticket. You basically just forward all the information

"[Display electronic ticket] on the application status confirmation page". No words about e-mail. You need to log in to be able to see it.
Maybe they'll check the link on your phone? If it's the actual page or e-mail or something else?

How do you think they are going to send you the code?

It seems they don't send it. You log in to the site, check the application status confirmation page and click on [Display electronic ticket].

I've been a TeamAyu member since 2014.Did anyone else run into this on their overseas site? I put in the information correctly for certain so why did this happen to both myself and my friends when we never had issue with the lottery system previously?! I'm in tears

https://i.imgur.com/s7Hqbjd.png

As usual, they've made mistake again. But this is the worst mistake they've ever made.