Kendrick Lamar performs at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. (Photo courtesy of Qudos Bank Arena)
Before Kendrick Lamar collaborated with ESPN for “Fade to Black,” the Kobe Bryant tribute track, the Compton, Calif. native headed down to Sydney for a set at Qudos Bank Arena on March 23. The Live Nation-promoted show grossed over $1.5 million in ticket sales, the prices of which ranged from $75.22 to $105.33. Almost 17,000 fans attended the show, which was his second arena show before headlining at the Byron Bay Bluefest. Coming up, Lamar will head to Europe for a few dates, starting with a July 2 stop at Hyde Park, London, for the British Summertime festival.
Adele started her seven-show residency at The O2 Arena, London, March 15 with a sold-out performance to over 15,000 fans. Tickets started at $49.54 and went up to $134.46, with the ITB-promoted show grossing over $1.7 million for one night of ticket sales. Adele continues the European leg of her tour, following the release of third album, “25,” with a stop at Tele2 Arena, Stockholm, Sweden, on April 29, The chart-topping singer will hop over to North America this summer, starting with a two-show stop at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. in July.
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 March 15-April 12.
15,001 or More Seats | 10,001-15,000 Seats | 5,001-10,000 Seats | 5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band 2) Adele 3) Justin Bieber 4) Justin Bieber 5) Kendrick Lamar | 1) Justin Bieber 2) Johnny Reid 3) Tobymac 4) Zaz 5) Hansi Hinterseer | 1) Carrie Underwood 2) New Order 3) Harlem Globetrotters 4) Alfredo Olivas 5) Tony Bennett | 1) The Lion King 2) Rod Stewart 3) Kinky Boots 4) Jerry Seinfeld 5) Legends of Southern Hip Hop |
| The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Monique Potter. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. | |||