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Quote: "Makes you wonder if they ever once tested a full fall tour on Symphony how much sold out they'd be."
For various reasons, I only went to 1 show this Spring. In past years, I've done as many as 10. The one I went to was in a 2,500 seat venue. It wasn't full. Compare to the last time I was at Red Rocks where there were about 9,000 people. It's not just CW. I went to a CT show this year; same thing. Not a full house. So, what's going to happen with the Christmas tour attendance?
It seems like a lot of shows are not sold out. I go to various Broadway type shows in my area (there are 3 decent venues within 45 minutes). None of the ones recently have been sold out. Is it the economy? Maybe. Is it the show/music? Maybe. Putting on a show, especially one that does one night stands, has to be expensive. When does it mot make sense economically?
I looked at a few of the venues, and ticket sales look slow. Granted, it is only July and people aren't making Christmas plans yet. I'm surprised the ladies haven't re-posted the tour promo on their social media. Don't they usually do that? That could only help.
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« Last post by dbbii on July 12, 2026, 02:38:51 PM »
My thought is don't hold your breathe for increased PBS funding. PBS is going to be treated just like any other broadcaster. Sell advertising to pay for what you are producing.
I've had some concerns about CW ever since COVID. Granted, I've had concerns about other events as well. Now we have the cost of gas, hotels, travel, etc going up. I only went to one show this Spring and I think I paid just under $100 for the ticket. Thats probably in line with what I paid in years past. Guess was the venue was maybe 70% full.
It really comes down to the group and their fans. Last year, my daughter wanted to go see Post Malone in Toronto. Her mother agreed to go with her! Kinda big bucks after you consider air fare, hotel, food, even tickets, etc. Concert was at the Toronto baseball stadium (who's name escapes me now). Somewhere aroud 50,000 people.
Then there is the performer formerly known as Kenye West. He was in Tampa (where I live) a month or so ago. Two shows at the football stadium. Probably 60,000 fans.
I'm considering going to one of the Christmas shows in Atlanta. I know it's going to cost me around $1,000. I can afford it; it's just do I want to?
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Here's an interesting article on Women of Eire. https://www.theirishworld.com/lets-come-together/Two of the 12, as mentioned earlier, are Tara Howley and Caitriona Sherlock (not the Caitriona quoted in the article though).
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I wouldn’t be surprised. Hopefully we can see funding restored with new administrations, but for now, we won’t get much. The economy’s also pretty terrible, so people can’t afford tickets like they used to.
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« Last post by kay_pet_97 on July 09, 2026, 04:29:10 PM »
I’ve mentioned before that CW maybe touring less do to costs and the touring load taking a toll on the performers
They have yet to do another live recording. Due to Congress cutting funds to PBS, another special may be too expensive for PBS to air. CW LTD’s record label parent is Universal. It’s been a while since I’ve taken business law, but there’s probably bilateral financial incentives between PBS and Universal. PBS might not have the money to pay Universal for royalties to co produce and air another special.
This is just a theory, so don’t take my word for it
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« Last post by dbbii on July 08, 2026, 09:43:33 AM »
Quote: "Makes you wonder if they ever once tested a full fall tour on Symphony how much sold out they'd be."
For various reasons, I only went to 1 show this Spring. In past years, I've done as many as 10. The one I went to was in a 2,500 seat venue. It wasn't full. Compare to the last time I was at Red Rocks where there were about 9,000 people. It's not just CW. I went to a CT show this year; same thing. Not a full house. So, what's going to happen with the Christmas tour attendance?
It seems like a lot of shows are not sold out. I go to various Broadway type shows in my area (there are 3 decent venues within 45 minutes). None of the ones recently have been sold out. Is it the economy? Maybe. Is it the show/music? Maybe. Putting on a show, especially one that does one night stands, has to be expensive. When does it mot make sense economically?
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Caitriona bio line on IG says:
Touring US & Canada Winter 26
So it seems like they still need to announce more dates, e.g. in Canada. Especially if they're going up to Alaska.
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Ciara has a CD titled Sliabh Na mBan. She uses her "English" name Ciara Murphy.
Aside:
I found it on ebay right now. I would love to get it but the shipping to US is $35. And the customs & import & processing fees are more (IDK at least $20 more). For example, DHL will hold your package hostage until you pay all the import fees.
Maybe it would be available at some BIIRD shows? I know CW did something similar at some of theirs, but I don't know if that's common practise. Also, if anyone's wondering, Sliabh na mBan is a traditional tune meaning 'Mountain of the women". I'm listening to Mary O'Hara's rendition right now!
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Ciara has a CD titled Sliabh Na mBan. She uses her "English" name Ciara Murphy.
Aside:
I found it on ebay right now. I would love to get it but the shipping to US is $35. And the customs & import & processing fees are more (IDK at least $20 more). For example, DHL will hold your package hostage until you pay all the import fees.
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« Last post by kay_pet_97 on June 25, 2026, 08:44:07 PM »
I tried to go on today and got a 403 error.
I’m guessing a hardware or forum host failure
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