Schlappy Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yeah but you said no gd fan can afford it... im a GD fan and I can easily afford it just like I'm sure there are others who can as well... oh uh i guess i should have said "the majority aren't willing to pay that much for one show". better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Like-Pop-Tarts Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Also, Ben, 50k only? I was thinking it would cost a lot more to have Green Day perform at something like this or any conference or private party. I thought this too! So, ~£30k? I would have thought 6 figures at least.. So who wants to put in £1k each and we'll have them round my flat? And BJ just doing acoustic by himself must be even cheaper? Maybe I don't need to marry Mark Zuckerberg after all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyGun Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 i think it doesn't matter where Green Day play a gig, they'll be kicking ass everywhere they are i'm sure, they have a good reason to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overjoyyed Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 it they choose not to do 99 revolutions it would be suspicious hahaha It's weird that they choose or someone else choose them to do it. But like a lot of other people I am just excited that they are out and about and we most likely will get good quality videos and pictures. The only reason why I could see someone upset is if they actually live near the area and can't afford or unwilling to pay the price. yeah it sucks that it is super expensive but you live in Green Days hometown so you often get rare club shows in your area. 1. 95% wouldn't have went anyways so why complain? 2. Yeah it's a weird venue but other big acts played- it's not like it's in some rando porn convention or something. 3. We get to see Green Day out and about = we should be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Haven't felt this disappointed in something they've done since they did that fashion line/photoshoot for some hotshot designer guy. I just hope it was out of their hands at least. Why? Because they like money? The Foo Fighters have also played this conference. So has RCHP, as has been pointed out. The Who played a private, 60-minute set at an internal Visa conference ffs. Taking a side job that pays well is hardly a bad thing. I could see him going on an anti corporate rant lolno what's the point on playing for non fans of yours? Lots of zeroes. I don't understand why they would be there?? Because Dreamforce is fucking huge and wrote them a gigantic check. Went to a conference with hubby once and the band that played was a HUGE favorite of mine from when I was a teenager. Trust me, as soon as they started playing, I looked at hubby and said, "sorry," right before I rushed the stage to be right up front (and in front of the dance floor). Oh, and I wasn't the only one that did that. So while it's corporate conference does not mean they won't be fans there. Also, Ben, 50k only? I was thinking it would cost a lot more to have Green Day perform at something like this or any conference or private party. Corporate conferences, especially the big sales-y ones like Dreamforce, tend to have a young attendance base. The median age will probably be in the 28-35 range--people who know Green Day and probably know them very well. For some reason, I'm thinking that $50k is what Visa paid The Who. I've always used that as my rough guesstimate check size for a 60-minute corporate show. I could be horribly underestimating, though. They should just play 99 Revolutions then leave lolno How do you know there will be videos from this show? There will be. I can almost guarantee you that there will be more iPhones than people in whatever venue is used for the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumDay Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 omg they're trying to make money with their job? wtf bastards But i think this is kinda cool You know, it's a big deal, so it's cool that they can play there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solongfromthestars Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Remember what Billie Joe said about how had no clue how they ended up playing iHeart, and feeling like shit about it? It'd really surprise me if the management, or whoever, would pull another thing like that on them. Not saying this is going to be another iHeart, and I don't blame them for doing this - I bet the attendees will love it and that's what matters. Just saying that I doubt that this was not their decision. They did it with the Montreux Jazz Festival (Billie said he had no idea how/why they were there) so it wouldn't surprise me, to be honest. I mean I'm sure if the band said they really didn't want it they'd reconsider, especially after iHeart, but it's unlikely that they have a lot of say otherwise. I just don't think people need to be worrying about hypocrisy or anything like that. I'm sure they'll put on a great show and yeah the attendees will love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Holly Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 A conference can easily cost $1000!! I'm actually on one at the moment that cost my funding body about 700 to send me to. I can easily see a swanky one costing upwards of 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorryRock02 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 What's wrong with this conference? You are in this forum thanks to a computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petros Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't think it's bad for the band to make money with their jobs they earn it legally they aren't stealing it but you can't blame the fans for being upset either. There is no way at all 1994-2002 green day would do shit like the iHeart fest or Jukemberg(or whatever his name is) wedding or this.They were still hugely rich back then. I understand both sides I wish Green Day still were the crazy in their 20something punkers.Understandable that they aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Why? Because they like money? The Foo Fighters have also played this conference. So has RCHP, as has been pointed out. The Who played a private, 60-minute set at an internal Visa conference ffs. Taking a side job that pays well is hardly a bad thing. Call it naive or idealistic but I can't shake the idea that they're using their punk rock image to sell the band (brand) whilst cashing in on corporate-money fuelled events like this. Just because other big bands have played corporate gigs doesn't make it any better. In my opinion capitalism is a root cause of a myriad of today's global problems and famous bands with huge young followings like GD shouldn't be for hire like some cheap wedding band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Call it naive or idealistic but I can't shake the idea that they're using their punk rock image to sell the band (brand) whilst cashing in on corporate-money fuelled events like this. Just because other big bands have played corporate gigs doesn't make it any better. In my opinion capitalism is a root cause of a myriad of today's global problems and famous bands with huge young followings like GD shouldn't be for hire like some cheap wedding band. Whatever gave you the idea that they were cheap? I just don't get this aversion people have to bands playing shows that they get paid to do. You do realize that they get paid to play every individual show while on tour, right? The only difference here is that instead of venues and promoters signing the check, it's a conference management firm that will be signing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnash Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It's a tough business and new bands are well advised to play any show they can, anywhere. Consensus on here seems to be that attitude should go out the window once you're actually getting money for your hard work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November's Storms Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Whatever gave you the idea that they were cheap? I just don't get this aversion people have to bands playing shows that they get paid to do. You do realize that they get paid to play every individual show while on tour, right? The only difference here is that instead of venues and promoters signing the check, it's a conference management firm that will be signing it. I mean cheap in a moral sense not financial. I'm more than happy to see Green Day get paid as much as they want for regular gigs which are organized and run so that music can be played and people can see a band they love. Not to bolster the line up and bragging rights of some networking event for corporate types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 If they start charging $1000 for normal shows I'll be complaining, but them playing one extra show at a conference where the people attending have no problem paying that amount is no skin off my nose. Probably won't exactly be the best Green Day show of all time but the band will make some money, the people attending will be happy, and we might get some videos, so it's all good. There's some evil corporations out there but that doesn't mean they all are, I don't see what harm this does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I mean cheap in a moral sense not financial. I'm more than happy to see Green Day get paid as much as they want for regular gigs which are organized and run so that music can be played and people can see a band they love. Not to bolster the line up and bragging rights of some networking event for corporate types. Who says the conference attendees don't love Green Day? Did you read my reply about the 28-35 demographic? Lots of junior employees get sent to these conferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Please stop with the "they're not punk rock" argument. It's so old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwise Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I wonder if they'll play Dookie in full....probably not, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather. Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 There is no way at all 1994-2002 green day would do shit like the iHeart fest or Jukemberg(or whatever his name is) wedding or this.They were still hugely rich back then. I understand both sides I wish Green Day still were the crazy in their 20something punkers.Understandable that they aren't. 1994-2002 Green Day did shit like iHeart all the time. What do you think them being at Woodstock was? They even said in interviews, it was just a random day off from Lollapalooza to make a ton of money and split. The gig itself meant nothing to them if not for the mud memory. The Madison Square Garden concert they played where Billie got naked, was ALSO a radio show, ALSO with Bon Jovi and shit like that, and his nudity on stage was basically the 1994 equivalent of the iHeart incident (not to mention he was probably way fucked up during it). This isn't new. They also randomly get signed up to play shit which they don't know anything about. Billie told a story last year about showing up to a gig in France on some tour in the late 90s and discovering it was actually a Hell's Angels biker convention. Also, Billie played at Zuckerberg's wedding independently, without the band, and we don't know if he actually got paid to do it, but really that event was irrelevant and wouldn't even be on our sell-out radar if there wasn't TMZ paparazzi footage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 well they've gotta find a way of paying the bills after dismal album sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie_black Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 1994-2002 Green Day did shit like iHeart all the time. What do you think them being at Woodstock was? They even said in interviews, it was just a random day off from Lollapalooza to make a ton of money and split. The gig itself meant nothing to them if not for the mud memory. The Madison Square Garden concert they played where Billie got naked, was ALSO a radio show, ALSO with Bon Jovi and shit like that, and his nudity on stage was basically the 1994 equivalent of the iHeart incident (not to mention he was probably way fucked up during it). This isn't new. They also randomly get signed up to play shit which they don't know anything about. Billie told a story last year about showing up to a gig in France on some tour in the late 90s and discovering it was actually a Hell's Angels biker convention. Also, Billie played at Zuckerberg's wedding independently, without the band, and we don't know if he actually got paid to do it, but really that event was irrelevant and wouldn't even be on our sell-out radar if there wasn't TMZ paparazzi footage of it. This. Regarding that last part (since it was brought up a few times), I think that was cleared up in this article: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20597351,00.htmlGreen Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performed at Zuckerberg's Palo Alto, Calif., nuptials on Saturday, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. "They've been friends for some time," a source close to the artist tells PEOPLE of Zuckerberg and Armstrong. "He wasn't paid. It was a total impromptu wedding present for a friend." So yeah, that's certainly not an indication of the route Green Day are taking now. And I don't mind them playing at this conference, I'm just happy if it means I'll get to see a video of that performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 How difficult is it for people on this board to realise that regardless of the setting, to Green Day, it's just another show? It's not as if it's all suits and whatnot, let alone their audience. I don't see what's wrong if they play at Dreamforce. Hell, what is wrong with that? Sure, it's corporate, but it doesn't make it any wrong to play for them. Just because you're punk rock doesn't mean you're exclusive to a set/sets of people nor does it mean you can exclude certain types of people. And in case anyone thinks it, you're ignorant to believe playing at a corporate event makes a band a sellout/hypocrites/insert certain capitalist evil here — just because it's providing entertainment to an audience you know very little about or are very biased of because of your own opinion. On iHeart — get over it. Just because it's a technology event doesn't mean Billie will lose his shit. He played at Zuck's wedding and has an iPhone; does that not tell you anything? In B4 Hypocrite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcasm Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 On iHeart — get over it. Just because it's a technology event doesn't mean Billie will lose his shit. He played at Zuck's wedding and has an iPhone; does that not tell you anything? In B4 HypocriteI have a windows phone, I'm not friends with Bill Gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa. Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Everytime I think about this I just think Green Day playing in front of a bunch of boring businessmen. I'm sure it's still a big deal, but I don't expect a setlist any different from what they normally play. Maybe even less non single tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherotti Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I can afford to go....I can...but I won't lol. I know it's only because of the venue but I'm sorry...I'm a working adult with bills to pay. I'm no "broke" young fan..but I can never justify paying anything over $200 for a concert, regardless if it's Green Day or not haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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