The touring industry seems pretty fuked right now! Christina Aguilera had to cancel a whole tour due to ticket sales/promoter issues, Rihanna is cancelling dates left right and centre and now we have 'highest grossing touring band in 2008' selling tickets for $12/£6! Whether it a sign of the times due to coming out of the recession I dont know but I do think it definitely shows people aren't liking the new pricing system which seems to have been adopted with 'gold', 'diamond' etc it's quite a shame! Most musicians talk about playing live being the fun part of the industry yet the fans are being robbed blind and the fun sucked out!

I love gigs, the atmosphere, the thrill and obviously the enjoyment of live music yet the system has got to change.