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Motley Crew? :D
Can they fill the stadium?
Vince Neil cannot sing anymore. :D :D
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on February 03, 2026, 05:13:49 PMMotley Crew? :D
Can they fill the stadium?
Vince Neil cannot sing anymore. :D :D
And yet, somehow still better than last year.
3/4 artists became popular this century.
A reminder it's the year 2026.
Not for me, but hopefully it does well.
Quote from: Jesse on February 03, 2026, 05:35:15 PMNot for me, but hopefully it does well.
I know Motley Crue (pass) and Three Days Grace. This isn't for me, either, but I hope it's entertaining for those who do attend.
Quote from: peg_city on February 03, 2026, 05:16:17 PMAnd yet, somehow still better than last year.
3/4 artists became popular this century.
A reminder it's the year 2026.
true.
They'll have trouble selling seats to that rockin thunder thingy.
Not for me either but this would be a ton of fun to go to. It's true that Vince is toast but don't think for a second that there aren't tons of 80s hair metallers out there who'd go anyway. TDG have been around for almost a quarter century as well and can almost be considered "classic" now (lol).
I think the best part is that the stadium is getting a good workout as a big concert/festival venue on the reg now. Very important public asset.
Quote from: blue_or_die on February 03, 2026, 06:53:18 PMTDG have been around for almost a quarter century as well as can almost be considered "classic" now (lol).
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Respectfully, sir: how dare you.
On a related topic, why is it that Winnipeg isn't getting any big outdoor concerts like we used to.
For comparison, Edmonton seems to have become a destination for outdoor gigs.
2025
2 Morgan Wallen concerts
2026
Post Malone and Jelly Roll
AC / DC
Guns N' Roses
Foo Fighters
Quote from: gobombersgo on February 04, 2026, 06:37:00 AMOn a related topic, why is it that Winnipeg isn't getting any big outdoor concerts like we used to.
Ya, I remember some great sold-out concerts at the old barn in the 80s... Weird. Maybe they are trying but acts just aren't interested? Maybe they are making so much already they don't need to gamble?
Not sure what the deal is. Foo Fighters are even playing Mosaic Stadium in September.
Maybe the promoters are guaranteeing more money to play there.
Quote from: gobombersgo on February 04, 2026, 09:47:10 AMMaybe the promoters are guaranteeing more money to play there.
Isn't that the tourism strategy for the whole province? "Come to Saskatchewan - We'll pay you". ;)
Quote from: gobombersgo on February 04, 2026, 09:47:10 AMNot sure what the deal is. Foo Fighters are even playing Mosaic Stadium in September.
Maybe the promoters are guaranteeing more money to play there.
And then Commonwealth in Edmonton and BC Place in Vancouver. It's kind of embarrassing that Winnipeg just gets missed for an artist/tour of that magnitude considering they haven't played here since 2008.
Foo fighters aren't playing in Winnipeg because the date they wanted conflicted with the Banjo Bowl.
I fully expect they will play a stadium concert in Winnipeg in the next 5 years.
General complaint - can't believe it's $275 for pit tickets.
Quote from: peg_city on February 03, 2026, 05:16:17 PMAnd yet, somehow still better than last year.
3/4 artists became popular this century.
A reminder it's the year 2026.
I will disagree.
When Motley Crue and Def Leppard did their stadium tour together a few years ago, it was Def Leppard that salvaged the concerts. Three Days Grace is a decent plus though although they just performed at the Canada Life Centre a few months ago so they won't provide as much of a draw for this show.
Overall, this stadium show won't draw as much as Def Leppard did last year...probably get around 17,000 - 20,000 when they start discounting tickets as the concert nears.
Quote from: gobombersgo on February 04, 2026, 06:37:00 AMOn a related topic, why is it that Winnipeg isn't getting any big outdoor concerts like we used to.
For comparison, Edmonton seems to have become a destination for outdoor gigs.
2025
2 Morgan Wallen concerts
2026
Post Malone and Jelly Roll
AC / DC
Guns N' Roses
Foo Fighters
Bigger city with almost twice the population. Huge stadium which allows them to draw far bigger crowds...upwards of 55,000 even if they tarp off the stands beside and behind the stage. This means higher gate revenues which are needed to break even with the huge concert fees charged by well-known artists. There is also a lot more disposable income in Edmonton which allows them to charge higher average ticket prices. Again this is needed for them to break even.
In contrast, our stadium only seats around 31,000 or so for concerts when you tarp off the sides and areas behind the stage. Our stadium actually seats less than the old dump because the Canad Inns actually had a horseshoe shape seating configuration meaning no seats had to tarped off. Also, the stage could be placed on the old practice field allowing for upwards of 14000 or so seats at field level ie. The ACDC concert in 2009 at Canad Inns had an attendance of around 44,000 even though there were only 29500 seats.
People here also have less disposable income so the average ticket price has to be lower meaning the concert might not be viable with artists' high appearance fees
We haven't had a real stadium act that could actually sell out the stadium since GNR in 2017. I remember when Wade or the board said they hoped to get 3 - 4 concert acts per year at the new stadium lol. We're a far cry from that, that's for sure.
I hope we can find some better talent in the future. Some will like this but not my taste. A good money maker to be sure and hopefully fans enjoy and support it. I am hoping to see another good show downtown outside of the Burt this year, seen the Headstones, I Mother Earth and Sloan a couple years back and that was an epic bill! Seen Big Sugar recently at the casino and that was a great time.
@blueandgoldguy I understand the benefits Edmonton has over Winnipeg and the limitations of PA Stadium....
But, what has changed the last few years that has seen less big time concerts at the stadium?
Even with the capacity of PA Stadium it managed to host;
Taylor Swift
Paul McCartney
Beyonce / Jay-Z
One Direction
AC / DC
Guns N' Roses
Since the 2017 Guns N' Roses concert, Regina (similar stadium size) has hosted;
The Eagles
Garth Brooks (2 shows)
Foo Fighters (upcoming)
Nobodies.
Quote from: gobombersgo on February 17, 2026, 12:05:47 AM@blueandgoldguy I understand the benefits Edmonton has over Winnipeg and the limitations of PA Stadium....
But, what has changed the last few years that has seen less big time concerts at the stadium?
Even with the capacity of PA Stadium it managed to host;
Taylor Swift
Paul McCartney
Beyonce / Jay-Z
One Direction
AC / DC
Guns N' Roses
Since the 2017 Guns N' Roses concert, Regina (similar stadium size) has hosted;
The Eagles
Garth Brooks (2 shows)
Foo Fighters (upcoming)
And now AC/DC again at PAS. Sept 20th. Just announced this morning.
Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal and now Winnipeg as the Canadian stops on this stadium tour.
Who?