CelloMom On CarsJul 19, 2024

"To deter long-distance travel, the band offered an initial presale of tickets for local postal codes only.

#MassiveAttack are giving train travellers special privileges: access to a VIP bar with separate toilets, extra pre-sale tickets and free transfers to and from the train station via electric bus. They are also working with the local train network, Great Western Railway, to lay on five extra trains for travelling fans."

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240717-the-band-that-doesnt-want-you-to-travel-for-their-tour

The band that doesn't want you to drive to their concerts

Massive Attack have been campaigning on environmental issues for years – and are now fixing their gaze on the music industry itself with a groundbreaking Bristol show next month.

BBC
Show threadGary ParkerJul 20, 2024
@CelloMomOnCars @TomSwirly if they want to deter travel maybe they should consider playing (and supporting) many small venues around the country rather than one huge festival date?
Show threadTim McCormack

@witewulf @CelloMomOnCars @TomSwirly It would also be a shitshow for the small venues because they'd end up overcrowded and would have to deal with hordes of fans trying to get in.

But maybe if they only announced they were playing there 20 minutes in advance? :-P

Jul 20, 2024 at 3:09pmWeb
Show threadGary ParkerJul 20, 2024

@timmc @CelloMomOnCars @TomSwirly no, they won’t be overcrowded. They’ll have capacity limits on the audience size like venues always do, based primarily on fire safety regs.

And advance tickets sales mean no one turns up expecting to get in on the door.