GuitarPunk94 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 my guess is: hella mega will be cancelled, GD shows will be moved somehow to 2021, but imo GD will take care of the cities hella mega was supposed to take place and try to find alternative dates/locations where they could play GD-only shows in 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN Posted April 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2020 I think at this point everyone will primary focus on containing losses and costs. If the three bands have interest in touring in 2021, and the locations/organizers are available to reschedule the dates instead of canceling them, this would be much easier and cheaper than organizing three different tours. Three tours that would most probably overlap in time and locations anyway. I think the main risk that could make a new Hella Mega hard to manage and handle is the uncertainty about whether having stadium concerts will still not be possibile in 2021. There are European conventions and festivals planned for next Autumn that most likely will be cancelled/virtualized, or heavily reimagined to guarantee some level of social distancing. There’s still no certainty about how long the immunity to the virus lasts, and whether in a one year time a vaccine will be widely available and used. The risk of postponing, promoting and then cancelling again a huge touring festival with three huge bands might be too big, and the costs of organizing three independent tours, shorter, possibly very different in terms of venue size and location, could be considered acceptable. At this point I think they are primarily watching and waiting for what countries do in terms of legislation. I imagine insurance/contractually-wise it makes a big difference whether there is a State legislation/official recommendation saying festivals can’t happen or a choice of the organizer/venue/band to cancel a show. I think this is why the EU tour is still not officially cancelled, while it clearly will not happen this year. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I suppose postponing to a year later will the the way to go since that’s the way to recoup the investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Boy Named Booze Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Beerjeezus said: I suppose postponing to a year later will the the way to go since that’s the way to recoup the investment Yes! So same tour but a year later. Everybody is happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacejunkie punk Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Beerjeezus said: I suppose postponing to a year later will the the way to go since that’s the way to recoup the investment Yes but what if the likelihood of postponement again in a year is so high that insurance companies won’t cover your new dates if you reschedule to 2021? They have coverage for these shows but the cost for coverage for the new dates could be much higher if they can even get it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I really don't see large shows like this being allowed to go ahead until a vaccine is developed... which is approximately a year away. I hope we can see these shows in 2021 but I think it boils down to the timeline of a vaccine. Fingers crossed... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 39 minutes ago, pacejunkie punk said: Yes but what if the likelihood of postponement again in a year is so high that insurance companies won’t cover your new dates if you reschedule to 2021? They have coverage for these shows but the cost for coverage for the new dates could be much higher if they can even get it. That's an interesting point. I really don't know how it works but I've heard that insurance companies are excluding coronavirus from their contracts (which is understandable, considering everyone is cancelling everything because of it), but that doesn't seem like a sustainable tactic long term, because who would want to invest into uninsurable business with high likelihood of tanking 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malleus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 This is all so depressing. Fucking pandemic, ruining my chance to see Green Day for the first time. 😡 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I'd be seeing them in a little over two months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunt Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Pearl Jam postponed their European dates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyTime Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, Beerjeezus said: I'd be seeing them in a little over two months Stahp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunt Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 On a bright note Austria is going to start to reopen next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Same here. We’ll be allowed to go to work and that will be it. Sounds fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malleus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I can't see my province opening up until July, ugh. I mean I don't want to go into public if it's not safe and that's number one, but I miss my job. I miss going to bars and shows and seeing my friends. 😭 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacejunkie punk Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I just need enough restrictions lifted to move my kids out from where they’re staying and bring them here and that’s all I care about right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendaymario Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 From Citi Field's website: Important Update Following updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and limits set by the State of New York regarding non-essential gatherings, a number of non-baseball related events hosted at Citi Field will be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled in accordance with that guidance. Metropolitan Hospitality will continue to proactively monitor current events in conjunction with medical experts and government officials. We will keep attendees updated on decisions regarding plans for rescheduling these events in the weeks ahead. Tickets will be valid for newly rescheduled dates once they have been determined. When updated official information becomes available, Metropolitan Hospitality will communicate it to event attendees promptly and through a variety of channels, including Twitter (@CitiField) and on our website at MetropolitanHospitality.com. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we collectively navigate through this challenging time. i dont know if hella mega is postponed. hope it is not. I am so sad bout this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebenny Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 There isn’t going to be any hella mega shows in 2020 not in Europe, not in the states, not anywhere all we’ve to do is hope they put them on in 2021 and reschedule the tour fully. If not, we’re probably looking at an arena tour, with multiple cities missing out 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolagmzr Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 at this point it will be completely irresponsible to go on with any huge gatherings. people have suffered, died or lost someone, lost their jobs or getting close to being broke. even if it went on, many people would end up not going. Look at the seat maps online: most dates are nowhere close to selling out and now with less people attending, nobody wants a half empty stadium. it is too too soon. i'd understand if it was by the end of the year, but this isn't stopping soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacejunkie punk Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 34 minutes ago, paolagmzr said: at this point it will be completely irresponsible to go on with any huge gatherings. people have suffered, died or lost someone, lost their jobs or getting close to being broke. even if it went on, many people would end up not going. Look at the seat maps online: most dates are nowhere close to selling out and now with less people attending, nobody wants a half empty stadium. it is too too soon. i'd understand if it was by the end of the year, but this isn't stopping soon. Not only that, but it spells disaster for next year. Even if people can go to the rescheduled dates, they may be in dire need of cash and need the money back more. Other people will be unable to spend the money now to buy unsold tickets or will still be afraid of the potential risks and not go. Sales for next year could be horrible for both financial reasons (we were already saying how exorbitantly expensive this tour was before this crisis) and because the threat will not have passed by then. I was just having this conversation with my husband over dinner. We bought four tickets for our family for Pittsburgh and even if we can go next year he’d now rather have our money back. I can’t say I blame him. I have an extra single ticket for the Philly show and I might hold on to that one and take my chances so I can at least get to one show but refund the rest. Many people will be making the same decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 The fact that the tickets have been so extortionately expensive in the first place makes me not sorry about the potential loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacejunkie punk Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 33 minutes ago, Beerjeezus said: The fact that the tickets have been so extortionately expensive in the first place makes me not sorry about the potential loss I feel sorry for the band. They wanted to headline a big rock festival type lineup and play stadiums. It was like the one last thing on their wish list for their career. Of course they’ll still continue and make music but this was what they told Crush was like the last thing left they felt they could still achieve. The timing just sucked for them. A lot of work went into the planning and promotion of this tour and between this and the poor album sales they didn’t get that one big victory they wanted. This era has been a mess. It still may happen or they may get another chance in the future but they also may just say screw it and start to wind down instead. Personally, I look forward to smaller shows and tours but it’s more for them that I feel bad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, pacejunkie punk said: I feel sorry for the band. They wanted to headline a big rock festival type lineup and play stadiums. It was like the one last thing on their wish list for their career. Of course they’ll still continue and make music but this was what they told Crush was like the last thing left they felt they could still achieve. The timing just sucked for them. A lot of work went into the planning and promotion of this tour and between this and the poor album sales they didn’t get that one big victory they wanted. This era has been a mess. It still may happen or they may get another chance in the future but they also may just say screw it and start to wind down instead. Personally, I look forward to smaller shows and tours but it’s more for them that I feel bad. I felt like they were trying to cash in on the catalogue of hits as much as they could, with the overblown pricing and everything, so it looked like more of a business achievement than a career achievement, but I've see what you mean. They didn't get that much done this past decade, partly because of bad luck with Jason's and Britt's illness and it was really good to see things seemed to be getting back on track with revrad. So yeah, I'm sorry that there's another setback just when it seemed everything was going to be totally great forever. I'll be happy if they downsize instead, but I get that it sucks for them, just like for all musicians. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolagmzr Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Beerjeezus said: I felt like they were trying to cash in on the catalogue of hits as much as they could, with the overblown pricing and everything, so it looked like more of a business achievement than a career achievement, but I've see what you mean. They didn't get that much done this past decade, partly because of bad luck with Jason's and Britt's illness and it was really good to see things seemed to be getting back on track with revrad. So yeah, I'm sorry that there's another setback just when it seemed everything was going to be totally great forever. I'll be happy if they downsize instead, but I get that it sucks for them, just like for all musicians. I'm sure pretty much went hand in hand with Fall Out Boy's management, as they're know for doing these cash-grabbing events (anyone remember Hydra Fest?) Both bands are my favorites ever, but Hella Mega didn't start well. This is the tour of my dreams but for the money I spend in 2 dates and all the travel expenses, I'd rather have it back and see each one separately and enjoy a full set from both. After all, us as Green Day are fans are used to waiting longer than most for a tour, but in the end it is amazing and lasts more than the usual set most bands do. 2 hours ago, pacejunkie punk said: Not only that, but it spells disaster for next year. Even if people can go to the rescheduled dates, they may be in dire need of cash and need the money back more. Other people will be unable to spend the money now to buy unsold tickets or will still be afraid of the potential risks and not go. Sales for next year could be horrible for both financial reasons (we were already saying how exorbitantly expensive this tour was before this crisis) and because the threat will not have passed by then. I was just having this conversation with my husband over dinner. We bought four tickets for our family for Pittsburgh and even if we can go next year he’d now rather have our money back. I can’t say I blame him. I have an extra single ticket for the Philly show and I might hold on to that one and take my chances so I can at least get to one show but refund the rest. Many people will be making the same decisions. It will definitely be a loss for many. I love concerts and can't live without them, but let's be real, they won't get financially hurt at all by not touring stadiums in a while. I feel for smaller, independent bands, but literally 3 of the biggest bands in the world can hold on everything until life is the closest to what it was. Makes me miss the RevRad club tour. I wish they could do that again. Edited April 11, 2020 by paolagmzr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karol Oliveira Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I'm a bit sad for The Interrupters. So many new people were going to listen to them... This tour was an opportunity of a lifetime for them 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiesblue Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, Karol Oliveira said: I'm a bit sad for The Interrupters. So many new people were going to listen to them... This tour was an opportunity of a lifetime for them I was thinking the same. who knows, maybe gd could take them as openers on the next tour if hella mega is cancelled 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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