Prior to his first Los Angeles headlining concert in more than 12 years, Sir Elton John is greeted by Goldenvoice's Susan Rosenbluth and Staples Center President Lee Zeidman, Oct. 4.
Sir Elton John’s All The Hits tour has left the U.S. after 10 stops to head to Europe, but not without finding its way back onto Venues Today’s Hot Tickets charts with two back-to-back performances at Staples Center, Los Angeles. Over the Oct. 4-5 weekend, Staples Center saw over 32,000 people in attendance at the AEG Live-promoted event that marked the artist’s first return to Los Angeles in 13 years. With ticket prices ranging from $39 to $169, the two sold-out nights brought in a gross of more than $3.3 million. The tour also offered an exclusive experience to fans, the Behind The Piano Backstage Tour Package. At $572 a ticket, fans were given a guided backstage tour by a member of Elton John’s crew, a photograph at his infamous piano, and a commemorative tour program.
Latin Artists continued to dominate Venues Today’s Hot Tickets charts this week. Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull brought in just under $600,000 at the Atlantic City (N.J.) Boardwalk Hall, Sept. 26. The AEG Live-promoted event saw more than 10,500 fans at the concert with ticket prices ranging from about $19 to $178. Australia welcomed comedian Gabriel Iglesias on his Unity Through Laughter World Tour. More than 7,600 fans came out to see the Fluffy Guy on Sept. 27 at Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney, with tickets ranging from about $70 to $90. Juan Gabriel has four shows on the chart this week. Three nights, from Sept. 18-21, at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Los Angeles, promoted by AEG Live, Goldenvoice, and Cardenas Marketing Network saw more than 20,000 fans in attendance. With tickets ranging from $80 to $250, the three Volver tour dates grossed more than $3.3 million. Marc Anthony also made the chart this week with his Sept. 13 concert in Las Vegas at The Axis at Planet Hollywood. The sold-out show grossed over $1 million in ticket sales with prices ranging from $94 to $295.
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 Sept. 9-Oct. 7.
15,001 or More Seats | 10,001-15,000 Seats | 5,001-10,000 Seats | 5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) Garth Brooks 2) Justin Timberlake 3) Robbie Williams 4) Elton John 5) Robbie Williams | 1) Robbie Williams 2) Kanye West 3) The Replacements 4) Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull 5) Gabriel Iglesias | 1) Juan Gabriel 2) Cirque du Soleil Quidam 3) Marc Anthony 4) Juan Gabriel 5) Cirque du Soleil Varekai | 1) Cirque du Soleil Totem 2) Cirque du Soleil Amaluna 3) Mamma Mia! 4) Donny & Marie 5) Train |
| The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Daniel Gray. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. | |||