The Age posted an article in today’s newspaper as well as online regarding promoters and ticketing for Britney’s upcomi…I mean, rumoured…tour coming to Australia.
HOW much would you expect to pay for Britney Spears? The Australian music industry is buzzing with rumours about Spears’ forthcoming tour, including its likelihood, price point and chances of success. At a time when ticket sales for arena concerts are down 20 per cent and few shows are confirmed for next summer, some promoters are asking if local fans will pay what it takes to make a profit.
Four of the original five Australian promoters bidding for her tour dropped out due to financial restrictions (there was talk of $1.4 million a show in costs) and doubts about whether the tabloid perennial could hold it together.
While everyone in the industry is talking about who’s got Britney, nobody would confirm they had the gig — normally something a promoter would shout from the rooftops.
“From the Britney perspective, there will be a gawk and novelty factor,” a competitor says.
“(The promoter who won) is paying astronomical coin for it and it’s a nightmare waiting to happen, financially and emotionally.”…Michael Coppel, who is hosting the year’s biggest tour, Pink, from next week, describes the current environment as a seasonal lull, adding that things should be “really busy from September onwards”.
…emphasis on that last sentence. I mean, what? 
