With the apparent success and visibility of R&B songstress Rihanna nowadays, one would think she could pack an arena with no problem. However, just the opposite seems to be happening. Similar to her 2010 “Last Girl on Earth” tour, which suffered cancellations due to low ticket sales in Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Indianapolis, the singer may have to cut some cities from her now “Loud” tour.
Sources say the redhead’s day-to-day manager, Jay Brown, has advised her to cancel domestic dates for the tour in light of poor US concert pre-sales last month.
“It has been a big disappointment,” reveals a source. “The ticket sales in big US cities like Boston are so bad, they will barely cover basics like the lighting and other arena costs. Tour managers are begging local radio stations to do giveaways.”
As of now, Rihanna is scheduled to perform in Boston with Cee Lo Green on July 24th. So far, only 3,700 tickets have been sold but a minimum of 15,000 ticket sales are needed to break even. More than a half-million dollars in losses are expected from the Boston concert if things don’t turn around.
“She should’ve been doing theaters and smaller venues. She’s not ready to headline an arena tour,” comments an undisclosed insider.
However, an insider from Rihanna’s team has stated that although ticket sales are not up to par, the singer is still putting her all into the concert – demanding all the glitz and glamour. “It’s the normal diva requests,” the insider said, “which is tolerated, when you make money.”
Can the Roc Nation First Lady pull off her “Loud” tour or will history repeat itself? Only time will tell.
It has been almost ten years since Rihanna released her fifth studio album, Loud. The highly acclaimed pop star decided to embark on a tour for the first time in five years with her “Loud” Tour. However, many of her managers are now suggesting that she cancel it due to lack of ticket sales and poor planning. Is Rihanna’s “Loud” tour doomed to be a flop?
Rihanna is no stranger to success. Since 2005, she has achieved fourteen top-ten singles in the U.S., sold over 10 million albums worldwide and won seven Grammy Awards. She also recently made history by becoming the first artist ever to have 11 number one hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. With such an impressive resume, can this tour really fail?
The answer isn’t so simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ All signs point towards a possible disaster — high ticket prices, low attendance rates, and issues with the stage setup all contribute to why some people think Rihanna should pull out from the tour before it becomes too late! Read on to find out more about what could potentially become one of music’s biggest flops…
Overview Of Loud Tour
The Loud Tour, Rihanna’s upcoming series of concerts in support of her fifth studio album, is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. With many fans already buying tickets and counting down to the tour’s start date, there are some concerns that it may not be as successful as expected. Managers have urged Rihanna to cancel a number of dates due to worries over ticket sales and general interest in the show itself.
Though few details have been released about what audiences can expect from this highly-anticipated event, there has been much speculation as to how well it will do. Many industry insiders predict that if things don’t go according to plan, then Rihanna could end up losing money on this venture. The concern is that without enough attention or hype around the show prior to its launch, people won’t want to invest their time or money into attending a concert they might not even enjoy.
Given all the uncertainty surrounding the Loud Tour, Rihanna must decide for herself whether she should push forward with these plans or heed her managers’ advice and cancel certain dates. Whatever decision she makes, only time will tell if it was an appropriate move for her career.
Reasons For Cancelling Dates
As the tour draws nearer, more questions are arising as to why Rihanna’s managers have suggested cancelling certain dates. There could be several reasons behind this decision, from low ticket sales to a lack of interest in the show itself.
First and foremost is the issue of ticket sales. If fans aren’t buying tickets for one or more of the scheduled dates, it would make sense for those concerts to be cancelled. This way, Rihanna can avoid potential losses from having empty seats at her shows. Moreover, if there isn’t sufficient hype around the tour prior to its launch, people may not be interested in attending even if tickets were available.
Another reason for cancelling certain dates could come down to production costs. With such an ambitious event planned out by Rihanna and her team, it might not be feasible financially to continue with all aspects of the tour without enough support from ticket purchases and general public interest. By cutting some of these less profitable performances out of the equation, she can focus on making sure that each remaining concert runs smoothly and successfully.
Ultimately, only time will tell which direction Rihanna decides to take with her Loud Tour. Whether she moves forward with all planned events or chooses instead to cancel some dates due to financial concerns remains to be seen – but either way, audiences should expect nothing but top-notch entertainment when they attend this highly anticipated series of concerts!
Conclusion
In conclusion, Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ tour has been met with some controversy. Managers have urged her to cancel the remaining tour dates due to low ticket sales and a lack of interest from fans. Although it may be a disappointing outcome for both Rihanna and her fans alike, it is not entirely surprising given the current economic climate.
Ultimately, cancelling the rest of the tour will help minimize any further losses that could otherwise occur if they were to continue on their planned schedule. This decision should also provide relief for those who had already purchased tickets as they will receive refunds or alternate arrangements made by the promoter in consultation with Rihanna and her team.
Although this might seem like an upsetting situation, we can take comfort in knowing that Rihanna remains one of today’s most successful artists – despite having to make such difficult decisions concerning her tours. With any luck, she’ll return stronger than ever once conditions improve enough to allow touring again safely and without financial risks.
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