I just have a little thing that I want to vent.
For context, I've loved Big Time Rush since 2010. I know most of their songs by heart. They are literally what set me on the path to being the fangirl I am today. They are the only boy band I've ever cared about. I've met them twice! They are currently touring and I went to my fourth concert last night and had a blast. The place was packed! Over a decade after the show ended and they are still packing every venue where they perform! I love them so much.
HOWEVER...
In 2013, my mom and I got VIP tickets to one of their shows. Those tickets were $125 each and included a meet & greet where we got solo pictures with them, a pre-show Q&A where they sang a couple of songs, a t-shirt, a laminated VIP pass, and we were guaranteed a seat very close to the stage.
Out of curiosity, I looked up the prices of the VIP tickets for the current tour and I just...
The cheapest one is almost $300 and you don't even get a solo picture with them?? And these prices are IN ADDITION to buying a regular ticket??? Are you fucking kidding me???
Also, when I was purchasing my ticket for last night (which was a couple of dozen rows back from the stage and cost the same as my VIP ticket from 2013, btw), there were tickets for a pre-show party that were over $800 and get this...THE BAND WOULD NOT EVEN BE IN ATTENDANCE! What the fuck are you paying for if they're not even going to be there??
I understand that inflation is a thing and I'm sure that they are not 100% in control over how much their tickets cost, but GODDAMN!!! The richest fans should not be the only ones who get to meet them.

















