captainkeano

it's not TM to blame...it's the band themselves...they chose the Great West Satge set-up...TM is only making money on the service charges....it's $57, level 300 and $71, level 100 even without the pre-sale...i've decided not to go as this whole thing is a joke....Coldplay want to be as big as U2? well...they've definitley achieved their arrogance!! i mean...who wants to pay $150 for the premium parking and laminate?? good music...bad pr.....and this album has been so hyped up that that's the only reason why people will buy it....honestly...i don't think it's as good as A Rush(musically) nor even come close to Parachutes....they played it safe and did not re-invent themselves...... signed, ex-Coldplay fan

yup...but i'm passing on it... so some people may get theirs....i had a choice of sec 109 row 10 until May 28th.....ACC theater set up does not have this section so i figure it's the same setup as U2....

Well...i got my presale and it's a joke...prices $50 or $70...sec 300 or sec 100...totals come to $70 USD and $100 USD....no thanks.....looks like it will be a 360 set up....what happend to the $50 days for floors like at the Molson Amp or $40 for sec 100's for the Sears theatre? have fun all but i'm not wasting my time or money...especially for just a "normal" sounding 3rd album!!!

neither..i'm buying the VIP 'cause I really want the VIP parking and laminate!!!! what a disappointment.....i'm not going to any of the shows....

i'm glad no one got the ticket email yet....i was feeling a bit rejected!!!

i did put in a reuqest....

did anyone get an email for tickets from the pre-sale?

which i hate doing... hey...anyone going to Kasabian tonite?

all Toronto.. June 5th/01 Warehouse Sept 21st/ 02 ACC June 11th/03 Molson Amp May 11th/05 Kool Haus and hopefully Aug 2nd/05 ACC

eveyone's talking about confirmation but did anyone get an email confirmation????? I DID!!!! i think it'll be allocated based on when you signed up as a member....for those signing up today...GOOD LUCK!!!

check the website out....the tour is opening in T.O!!!!

that's right...i heardfrom a very reliable source taht Coldplay felt bad about what happend with the buzz giggs so they are playing 2 shows at the ACC atthe end of July and another one later in the year....it will be announced next week....

Take a look at their tour schedule they have dates open from Aug 13-31. That's probabaly when it'll happen and I have a feeling an announcement will be made within 2 weeks.

I doubt it. If they're so anal about their new album being leaked on the web...why would they allow MM to show a concert before the CD is even released? I'll believe it when I see it and if it is another dvd to be "sold"...then like I said, Coldplay have really "gauged" their fans and have sold out...at least they've become like U2 in that sense!!!!

I won!!! but i'll be selling them.....not worth my time...

can you say"contradiction"? isn't "hyping the album" out to prove something? and check out Ebay..search for "Coldplay Toronto" and tell me that paying $600 justifies the "hype" of an album? let me know when you get a ticket and then we'll talk about buzz giggs being mostly for the meda.... listen here buddy... Coldplay doesnt have any control over what crap people sell on ebay... no matter how famous or crap a band is, the RECORD LABEL spends money on PROMOTION for the artist's upcoming projects and releases.... HENCE THE LABEL is responsible for all the Coldplay you'll be seeing on TV once the actual album drops.. (the label and their managment team) Have you any idea how the recording industry works... the label needs to ensure they make back in profit every bit of money they have invested into the production of the album as well as promoting.... therefore... who makes or breaks artists.... the public, yes.... but who has the biggest influence on the public..... ehem, the media!! What do you suggest, that they keep playing the local pubs and toilet citcuits in which they were founded in?? Again, not all bizz gigs are for the media.. fans go as well.. (winning tix on a radio show, contests, 'knowing the righ people') Its not an actual tour show.. which is why you have the scammers on ebay selling for $600.... thats why they are called 'buzz gigs' to get the buzz out.. its called PROMOTION.. not selling out. i guess the "general public" like you depend on the media to tell you what to wear, listen to, etc !!!!! i don't need a sports/musics/food journalist to tell me their album is 3 stars, 4 stars etc..... then tell me...what majority of the tickets do the "public" actually have access to for these "buzz giggs"? maybe 10%? tickets given away at Radio Stations and other media outlets is not a "normal" way for the general public to see a concert, it is still through the media.... my whole point is that some bands have a say with what their label can and cannot do...and what you said is correct and i don't disagree as it's obvoius how a label works(for some bands), but it's ultimately up to the band to decide if they want to go in that direction....Coldplay don't need these giggs to promote their album and if they depend on their label then they did SELL OUT....i would understand if it's their 1st album, but it's their 3rd....why do they need to feel that they have to depend on the media to promote the ablum? that's what sickens me.... Radiohead don't need buzz giggs nor the media....they play new stuff all the time at their concerts.... Coldplay are still are a good band but I just lost some respect for what they are agreeing to and their method of these giggs.... And it's the band who make money off the tours not the label.....it's a win-win situation for both....band tours more to promote album....band makes money off tour and label makes money of CD sales.... "The artist must educate the critic"

can you say"contradiction"? isn't "hyping the album" out to prove something? and check out Ebay..search for "Coldplay Toronto" and tell me that paying $600 justifies the "hype" of an album? let me know when you get a ticket and then we'll talk about buzz giggs being mostly for the meda....

Coldplay don't need the media's reviews or opinions to advise them that their album is star-worthy. It's the supporters and fans who made them and it's us who should be rewarded with these shows, not the media. Maybe they are "obligated" or "forced" to give up close to 100% of their buzz gig tickets to media types like EMI and HOB and maybe it's simply about the $$$. Pretty sad if you ask me. Can you say SOLDOUT?

Just an FYI....this was labelled a "Buzz gig". It's for the media(HOB, EMI, etc) and for them to have a listen of the new tracks. So i would imagine at least 1000 were reserved for them, which leaves 1000 or less for the real supporters. In any case, it's sad that this has happen. Let's report those Scalping Bastards!!