Big name bands like Take That and Oasis are leading a boom in gig ticket sales, with UK stadium shows selling in record time despite the credit crunch.Take That are expected to sell 700,000 tickets on Friday for their 2009 tour, a week after 500,000 tickets to see Oasis were snapped up in six hours.AC/DC, Metallica and The Killers have also sold out UK shows in recent weeks.But while massive stars thrive, there are fears that a recession could hit tours by small and middle-ranking acts.Take That...
Scotsman.com — TAKE That today announced they are to play a second show at Hampden – after their original date sold out in just 30 minutes. more info
BBC News - UK — Big name bands like Take That and Oasis enjoy a boom in ticket sales - but smaller acts will suffer in a recession, it is warned. more info
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Take That's summer 2009 stadium tour has beaten box office records - including that of Michael Jackson - and the band say Robbie will be delighted. more info
ContactMusic — Take That's 2009 British stadium tour has become the fastest-selling in UK history.The Circus Live - Summer 2009 - so named after their upcoming album - sees ... more info
Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Big name bands like Take That and Oasis are leading a boom in gig ticket sales, with UK stadium shows selling in record time despite the credit crunch.Take That are expec... more info
Scotsman.com — TAKE That yesterday announced they are to play a second show at Hampden – after their original date sold out in just 30 minutes. more info