James Charles "updated" his tickets but they're still $500
26 April 2019, 15:27 | Updated: 26 April 2019, 15:29
James Charles made some tweaks to his tickets after fans complained
James Charles has updated his fans after backlash over the high prices of some of the tickets for his 2019 'Sisters' tour.
Tickets for the tour come in various tiers, with the cheapest sitting around $50-60 (depending on costs and the venue) and the highest going all the way up to $500. Fans hit back at these prices, arguing that similar nationwide tours by big bands and creators did not have such high prices.
James argued that the high prices were necessary because of the costs associated with taking a large scale show on the road across the US for a month. He insisted that his goal was not profit, but merely the covering of costs.
"UPDATED TICKET INFORMATION š Hopefully this answers a lot of questions, comments, and concerns. I am sorry that we disappointed many of you. We have worked very hard to put this tour together and want it to be accessible for everyone & an amazing experience no matter the ticket."
UPDATED TICKET INFORMATION š Hopefully this answers a lot of questions, comments, and concerns. I am sorry that we disappointed many of you. We have worked very hard to put this tour together and want it to be accessible for everyone & an amazing experience no matter the ticket. pic.twitter.com/ZicI3SJ5rT
— James Charles (@jamescharles) April 25, 2019
But he added that prices would not really be changing (despite that being the main issue that fans had with the ticketing). James said:
"to clarify, i begged my team to change prices but because of contracts with the venues, it was not possible. instead, i made sure meet & greet was more accessible and ensured that the highest ticket was worth the price. i'm sorry i can't make everyone happy, i'm trying my best."
to clarify, i begged my team to change prices but because of contracts with the venues, it was not possible. instead, i made sure meet & greet was more accessible and ensured that the highest ticket was worth the price. i'm sorry i can't make everyone happy, i'm trying my best.
— James Charles (@jamescharles) April 25, 2019
This explanation did not sit well with a lot of fans, who felt that James had not addressed their biggest concern (prohibitive cost).
this is a joke lmaooo if you wanted prices to be lower it couldāve happened Iāve seen ppl sell out big ass venues with vips that are way cheaper
— sim (@lovelylevitt) April 25, 2019
i smell bullshit bc iāve seen bands at fuckin arenas and stadium tours who have vip packages at like $200 max. idk why iām fighting this. iām Tired
— alex āØ (@8lexnicole) April 26, 2019
colleen ballinger has been touring for 10 years. she charges 80 dollars for a pic a meeting, and a q&a... 500 isnāt worth meeting anyone honestly
— emma ā” (@colleenmerrells) April 25, 2019
A handful of users also claimed that James had blocked them on Twitter when they spoke out against the ticket prices.
rat @jamescharles block me because your tickets are so overpriced and youāre so money hungry to the point where you think itās acceptable to charge this much for your whoomp whoomp whoomp god is a woman show. boo boo the foolš¤”
— sÉÉnl (@breakupbutera) April 25, 2019
But others did felt that James had acted reasonably, and argued that people did not have to spend the maximum amount on the tickets unless they wanted to.
you arenāt the one having to pay for all of it and travel around the world just to make fans happy, itās not his fault he canāt give fans everything they want. Heās trying to you give guys something, if itās not what you want then itās not for you. All this hate isnāt it.
— briannn (@brianherandez0) April 25, 2019
iām shook by these replies, i think that the tiers are worth the money for die hard fans that are interested in certain perks. security, staff & venues are expensive and unless yāall want another tanacon, u should think about whether itās the price or if itās bc itās a YouTuber.
— belleface (@_ortheaux) April 26, 2019
I think that what youāre offering is fair considering it costs 200+ for a twenty one pilots meet and greet which is a simple say hi give them something u brought them, picture and go. You are offering so much more and i personally have no problem with it
— Katie (@katiethesliquid) April 25, 2019
So it seems the drama continues. We will be the first to let you know if there are any updates.
