Matt on backstage chat

I am sure Jon goes for a HIGH net revenue then. Jon knows every little thing to do with the band. Nothing gets past him so we would know exactly what is going on.

Anyone who believes these arists have no say on ticket prices is deluding themselves. JBJ will be fully aware of what is charged and gone along with it 0 might not have set the prices but agreed to it.

As a side-note, U2 had a fight with Live Nation this year of their pricing (Live Nation wanted to hike the GA ticket prices). U2 won and the GA's were pretty much the same price they were 4 years ago.

No I don't think so. He's got his management doing their job so that he don't have to worry about it. IF he'd be interested he could check things like this but no don't think that's on his itinerary.

...and as for Seetickets charging £48! pounds for the £200 tickets is just OTT as is the price of the ticket itself. We even noticed that the lower the price of the ticket the higher the booking fee!

Last year's concert in Brussels was not organised by AEG. Lions Production outbid and they got the contract. A bunch of incompetent people. Mention the name of Lions Production to Jon's brother, you'll see the anger in his eyes. BJM were greedy, they got screwed...The organisation was a mess, maybe that's why they remember Paris on the map now. Let's see if Belgium will get a show and which promoter will get the deal.

matt has posted a letter to all members,never read such bs and threatening to ban people from ALL things Bon Jovi,unbeleivable

Copy and paste?

Please can someone post on here or pm it to me?
If you have a different username on Backstage they wont know... screw the rules this time!

Someone please send us a PM too, if you could.

Come on someone please ......

Hey All,
I wanted to drop you all a note to let you know your concerns do NOT fall onto deaf ears. I have as many concerns as you. First I want to assure you that a long letter went to the powers to be regarding these concerns. There are no guarantees but what I can tell you is I am working on getting more options for everyone. I want to set some records straight. First I do not set prices. I am actually only now a part of the scene with regards to the FC. This is not a negative thing. My roll has and alway will be being the link between you and the band. ALL of your concerns are legit and will be addressed.
Let me also explain that on this tour we are offering a variety of price levels. We have not had that in the past. This allows everyone no matter what your budget is to be able to have access to tickets to see the band. I do understand that you want to be close to the stage but i'm sure everyone in the house would like that. Also understand that though you may see the packages are what you feel are priced high, to some it holds a value. On LH people could not imagine paying the price for front row and the tour backstage. When they bought the package and I led the tour backstage and handed them Richies guitar to put around their neck or to let them hold JBJ's Mic stand as well as bring them into the dressing room (as long as the band was not in it) or the chance that JB or the other guys would be in catering or in the halls. They always would stop and take photos. The point is to some it is a priceless. Understand you do not get that kind of access unless you work for the band. The limited edition merchandise that you are given is also a Huge collectible. Again I'm not saying it is cheap but you can't argue that it holds value. Think of the inner circle this way..... Last year the package that got you backstage cost $1500 per person = $3000 for two front row. This year the inner circle offers much more and actually is less then the front row package last year. Only difference is what row you are in. Personally I'm not a big fan of front row. You actually miss most of the show and the sound is not that good. Think of being in the front row at a movie...

Going back to the other levels that are offered....Know that our seats in every price level are the BEST of that price level. Meaning that with a Amex pre-sale or any other pre-sale for that matter they are BEHIND the FC.

We went through this drill on the LH tour and when all said and done everyone was Happy.... Very Happy. I agree with some changes that should be made and again I am bringing it to the right people. This is NOT JB who sets the price for the packages. He has enough on his plate. But know the people who do set it is now well aware of the concerns.

Now I have to ask a favor from everyone. It is highly rude to email ANYONE outside of this FC complaining. It is not fair to the hard workers at the record company or the publicist office to be getting such rude emails. It is not their fault nor do they have anything to do with this. I will stay strong when I say I can assure the ones who are doing it and continue to do so will be dealt with with everything I have. Weather it is being banned from ANYTHING Bon Jovi related or legal action for harassment. It is really uncalled for. I also ask that the fighting between members stop as well. I have no problem pulling memberships on anyone who harass any other member. It is a sham that grown adults yet again have to be treated like children.

We all need to breath and get ready for one of the GREATEST record and Tour this band has done to date. We are a family and at time siblings don't always get along but they also protect each other. Have your family's back and know I have yours.

Talk soon
Matt