The 1975 played Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, on Jan. 19. (Photo courtesy of The 1975)
British alternative rockers, The 1975, top out the 5,000-10,000-seat capacity class this week on our Hot Tickets chart with a sold-out performance while in Australia. With more than 5,300 fans in attendance at Hordern Pavillion, Sydney, the Secret Sounds-promoted night grossed $255,000 in ticket sales. The 1975 are headed home with label mates The Japanese House for a headlining UK tour beginning March 4. It was announced this week that three additional shows have been added to accommodate the high demand from British fans.
Tool has a combined gross of $1.9 million from two sold-out shows ranking on the Hot Tickets chart this week. Starting on Jan. 20, 13,000 fans in Kansas City, Mo., packed into Sprint Center for the Jam Productions-promoted event with ticket prices ranging from $38 to $78. Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn., was also treated to a sold-out night with nearly 16,000 fans in attendance on Jan. 23. The Beaver Productions-promoted night saw tickets from $60 to $80. Tool wrapped up their 2016 US Tour on Jan. 31 in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Arena.
HOT TICKETS is a weekly summary of the top acts and ticket sales as reported to VT PULSE. Following are the top 20 concerts and events, the top 5 in each seating capacity category, which took place between Jan. 5-Feb. 2.
15,001 or More Seats | 10,001-15,000 Seats | 5,001-10,000 Seats | 5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) Madonna 2) Tool 3) Tool 4) Muse 5) Muse | 1) Cirque du Soleil Varekai 2) Jason Aldean 3) Brantley Gilbert 4) Harlem Globetrotters | 1) The 1975 2) Foals 3) Brantley Gilbert 4) Larry Hernandez 5) Professional Bull Riders | 1) The Book of Mormon 2) Shen Yun 3) Miami City Ballet 4) Martin Lawrence 5) Blue Man Group |
| The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Rob Ocampo. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. | |||