[News] ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2019ｰ2020 A

[aliceshields]

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.

Spoiler:

Photo steal from one of the member who posted this beauty on Céline Dion Fanclub FB.

I’m sorry for off topic too 😔

[~angel*ayumi~]

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.

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

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.

Originally Posted by FoxyPinkGirl

Again, I still feel that her not doing a nation this past summer really hurt her popularity. Like a big hit.

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.

[Gustavopc]

^ 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.

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

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.

[adrtwb]

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

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by adrtwb

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

You're bringing up the real topics

[LOGMAN]

Originally Posted by adrtwb

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

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.

[Gustavopc]

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

[attractive nausea]

^^ 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.

[Chris85]

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.

[Andrenekoi]

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.

[AyuCanada]

Timmy has changed I barely reconised him

[Chris85]

Timmy put on some weight it seems.

[AyuCanada]

Originally Posted by Chris85

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.

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by AyuCanada

I didn't want to say it this way...

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.

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by Chris85

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.

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

[Evolution7/4]

I think its actually facial fillers/botox.

[axmish87]

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

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by axmish87

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

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