Lionel Richie played at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., July 31. Before taking the stage, he stopped for a photo op that included Business Manager Karl Loeb, Marketing Coordinator Bethany Wood, Marketing Coordinator Marcy Redmont, Richie, General Manager Brian Ohl, and Director of Marketing Chris Campbell.
Lionel Richie grossed more than $350,000 for his July 31 performance at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont. More than 5,800 people came to see the soulful star at the Live Nation-promoted show. Richie's next appearance will be at the Life is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas, Oct. 24, which is expanding from a two-day to a three-day event, followed by a performance at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla.
The United States and Canada battled it out in an exhibition series of International Ice Hockey held at Australian arenas in July. Two dates of International Ice Hockey: Canada vs. USA at Perth Arena grossed more than $2.6 million, July 11-12, while a single date, July 26, at Allphones Arena in Sydney drew nearly 16,000 attendees. Tickets for the Douglas Webber Group-promoted series ran around $75-$235. The tour also stopped at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, July 19, and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, July 25.
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 July 8-Aug. 5.
15,001 or More Seats | 10,001-15,000 Seats | 5,001-10,000 Seats | 5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) International Ice Hockey: Canada vs. USA 2) International Ice Hockey: Canada vs. USA 3) Reventon Super Estrella 2014 4) Lady Gaga 5) Lady Gaga | 1) Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour 2) Lionel Richie 3) Marco Antonio Solis 4) Julianne & Derek Hough: Move Live on Tour 5) Lil Boosie | 1) Cirque du Soleil Dralion 2) Cirque du Soleil Dralion 3) Queen + Adam Lambert 4) New Kids On The Block 5) Lorde | 1) Cirque du Soleil Corteo 2) Shania Twain 3) Donny & Marie 4) Steely Dan 5) Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy |
The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Daniel Gray. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. |