Bono defends U2's concert pricing, says rich people can pay more
U2 frontman Bono defended the band's concert pricing strategy, noting that premium tickets help subsidize more affordable options. The band is also preparing to release their 16th studio album, 'Carnaval De Luz'.
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The debate over dynamic pricing and concert affordability remains a contentious issue for fans and the live music industry.
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After their Las Vegas Sphere residency and ahead of an upcoming tour, Bono said the group has little control over concert pricing, but is okay with wealthier fans paying more for premium tickets.
"What we do in our band is we take the best seats in the house — we've done this all our life — and make sure that they're often the most affordable," he told The New York Times' 'The Interview' podcast in an Oct. 17 episode .
The "With or Without You" singer, 66, continued: "We also have no problem separating rich people from their money. You know, as we say, rich people have feelings, too. If they want to pay very high prices, we've no problem."
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