Music fans have heaped praise on Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott when they introduced that ticket prices for their upcoming arena tour would be capped at £30.
The song duo could be hitting the road in November and December however need to preserve expenses affordable for fans. It is a stance that has proved famous with the pair being labelled “legends” and “truly inspirational”.
The ex-Housemartins and Beatiful South singer explained: “It is really important, via the coming months and probable years, that we inform the fans that, you know, we have become paid enough and we need to preserve it low for you. I’m very much against greed in the industry because I feel as though there is pretty a lot, and we are trying to just battle and say ‘look we’ll do it as low as we can’ and set a bit of an example.”
Fans rushed on line to reward Heaton and Abbott’s anti-greed stance on ticket prices on social media. Responding to Paul’s comments, one person on Twitter wrote: “Paul & Jacqui are to be fully commended.” Another person added: “ Love this….well finished Paul Heaton and Jacqui for doing this. Makes it more affordable for everyone and not just the rich.”
A fan wrote “Two of the best humans”, while the pair had been additionally praised as “legends” and “truly inspirational”. One person went ever in addition in praise, writing: “What a man. Brilliant. Understands people are struggling and he’s making enough why can’t others think like that.” Comparing the ticket prices for the Heaton and Abbott tour to different concerts, a consumer said: “£35.50 for a Manchester ticket. That’s the best rate, wherever you sit. The top rate ticket for Depeche Mode at Twickenham is £365. However you attempt to dress it up, this is pure greed.”
What are the tour dates and a way to get tickets for the 2022 tour
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott could be visiting the country in November and December. Ticket prices are being capped to £30 plus booking fees for all of the concerts.
Saturday 26 November – Swansea Arena, Swansea
Sunday 27 November – Venue Cymru – The Arena, Llandudno
Monday 28 November – Blackpool Opera House, Blackpool
Thursday 1 December – Bridlington Spa Centre, Bridlington
Friday 2 December – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Saturday three December – Stockton Globe, Stockton-on-Tees
Monday five December – Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
Tuesday 6 December – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
Thursday eight December – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
Friday nine December – Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
Saturday 10 December – AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 17 December – The O2, London
Friday 17 February 2023 – 3Arena, Dublin
Saturday 18 February 2023 – Leisureland, Galway
Tuesday 21 February 2023 – Millennium Forum, Derry
Wednesday 22 February 2023 – The SSE Arena, Belfast
Friday 24 February 2023 – Gleneagle INEC Arena, Co. Kerry
The cap on prices, in a bid to combat greed in the song industry, is in place for the tour. Tickets for the Heaton and Abbott display on the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Tuesday 6 December, for example, cost £35.seventy five every for status or seated, a rate which incorporates booking costs.
Ticketmaster has low availability for some of the tour dates in November and December. Check your nearest venue.
