14 DAY TRIAL // When the media said that this summer’s comeback, that of the King of the Pop himself, would mark an unprecedented musical event, the media obviously knew what it was talking about. With tickets for Michael’s “This Is It” farewell tour going on sale on Friday, all 50 dates are already sold out – and it happened in just a matter of a couple of hours, the Telegraph is informing.
As we reported yesterday, fans came to London from all corners of the world to queue outside O2 Arena to get their hands on tickets for the shows, preferably for the first dates if possible. With this in mind, it’s probably not that surprising that over 1 million tickets disappeared just like that in a couple of hours, the aforementioned source says. Michael, in his turn, is said to be “thrilled” by the fans’ reaction (and quick response), but the concert organizers are no doubt doubly thrilled.
“Not only are these concerts unparalleled, these records have never been broken. We knew this was show business history, but this is a cultural phenomenon.” Randy Phillips of promoters AEG Live told the British publication regarding the almost unbelievable quick way in which all tickets were moved. Of course, fans who did not get the chance to get their entry to what will certainly be one of the hottest shows this summer can always turn to sites like eBay – if they’re willing to pay from £170 up to £10,000 for just one ticket.
Even if the prices at intermediaries are considerably bigger than the official one, there will be fans who will certainly pay as much as they’re asked to. “This Is It” is not only Michael Jackson’s first series of live shows in many, many years and his comeback on the music scene, but it’s also his final tour, as he himself said during a press statement made the other week in London. Quite understandably, the hype about it will only increase in time.
Yet, skeptics still refuse to believe that Michael will be able to do all 50 shows as scheduled. “I’m immensely excited. I did not know I would get front row tickets and it’s a surprise for my fiancé and my mum and dad. I don’t think he will do all 50 shows – I think he can dance but I don't think he can sing as well. I knew the earlier I got down here the better the seats would be and we could get opening night, which is gonna be the best.” one fan was telling the British media yesterday. Many others echo the sentiment but, the truth is, only time will tell who is in the right with this one.