Adam Lambert sold out as fast as the ticketing system would allow
Filed Under (article,news,tour news ) by Admin on Thursday, September 9, 2010
Posted at : Thursday, September 09, 2010
The Capitol Center for the Arts expands on a year that already has featured a half dozen sold-out shows, including “American Idol” alum and recording artist Adam Lambert, who broke the Concord venue’s box-office records for fastest-selling act.
Grammy-nominated rock band Wilco, and the biggest draw, Lambert, whose fans answered his rhetorical question in his pop hit, “Whataya Want From Me” by overwhelming online ticket services earlier this year.
“Adam Lambert sold out as fast as the ticketing system would allow,” said Ric Waldman, the center’s director of programming and audience development. “Because people were slamming the website, everything slowed down, so it took about 90 minutes to catch up and sell out. We probably would have sold out in minutes if we had (more expansive Web services). We are in the process of updating the system to better handle these huge-demand sales when literally thousands of people are trying to buy tickets at one time.
“We could have probably sold three more shows for Adam Lambert if we had been able to (book) them,” Waldman said of the flamboyant showman, who also sold out a 2010 Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom show in three minutes.
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Right on schedule, Adam. And may I say: Welcome to your Dream baby!!
So awesome and impressive!!! Nothing less from Adam!
Very impressive! Love this kind of news! Adamluv
That's our boy!!
Adam Lambert is a mega superstar,people are just figuring out what we fan have recognised from the begining of AI8. We are bunch of smart people with good taste in music! LOL!!!
I am so glad that I am here to witness and enjoy Adam's success. Yes, we have known how special and super talented he is from the time we saw him on AI. He will be around for a long time being enjoyed by several generations. WTG Adam!!!
So Adam is instrumental in revolutionizing the ticketing system as well...just another example of the power of Adam and his very passionate and loyal fans, and even his casual fans who remember him from Idol...and we all have personal knowledge of the frustration of not being able to get through to get those quickly sold-out tickets....It would be fabulous to have several performances in the same city starring Adam in the small venues that he is in now...instead of the mega-venues that are probably in his future....Guess we'll see what happens...Rolling Stone magazine needs to pay attention to what Ric Waldman is saying about Adam needing multiple performances to accomodate all of the fans that want to see him....instead of just bemoaning the tours that are canceling gigs or going to smaller venues....because of lack of ticket sales...His time is rapidly approaching, and we won't just be "preaching to the choir" anymore...Go Adam!!!!
Your dream come true Adam, your fans knew you were an Icon the minute we all saw you on Idol,the best of luck to your success, you are one deserving intertainer. Lv you
WOW!! I knew Adam can do it,but it's still VERY impressive that he still are doing it,selling out like that.
Next weekend is my weekend. I will see Adam 3 times. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I am soooo excited. Got my 2 AMAZING hot topic T shirts. cool!!! I am hoping to meet Adam b4 the Saturday show. They mention him at EVERY RAY'S game. I think it's going to be hell of a show. Got my wrist bend and hope to see him up close. That would be MY DREAM!!!
Israeli fan. I know I reside in FL now.
ooooh i do love a good "gift" very nice...
tickets are selling out all round the world...now that my tickets are safely purchased please too goodness British fans don't let the side down. i hope they sell well from tomorrow morning...PLEASE.
thankyou glamily for your congrats, it means a lot...and you're welcome Fan4fun of course you're forgiven :D oh what a fabulous bunch we are...
still buzzing....
chezza-sherbert/brit fan :D xx
The longevity of an artist is directly proportional at the devotion of his fan base, we never must be forget this. Im 35, and wait for more than 20 years for see in my country a band called Europe(remember "the final countdown?"),and Im happy they come now but I dont want wait for 20 year more to see ADAM!!!!, I absolutly devoted and loyal with this awesome talent and person,and wish you all the success you deserve in the entire world, please, look at the end of the map!!, south america is waiting right now for you!!!!mwwaaa
I am so glad Adam booked mostly small venues...I got to see him this time..the next time might be bigger venue and it will be different...glad I got to see Longineau too
I hope Adam (pic)doesn't wear those pants out
BTY..it would be great if Adam could sing National Anthem at Tropicana Field...I've seen videos and of course he blows it away
Topic 1 - Simon Cowell doesn't lightly say someone is going to be a world wide star if he doesn't believe it.
Topic 2 - We, his fans, knew from our first sight that he would be iconic (Paula's term).
Topic 3 - He's gained back the weight he lost at beginning of tour. Those pants are fitting just fine.
Topic 4 - Anyone, everyone notice how at ease he is on the stage these days. Yes, he was born to perform, but he makes it look so smooth.
The Dark Side -
Topics 1 an 2 - Agree and agree.
Topic 3 - You've weighed him, I suppose?
Topic 4 - Please tell me (us) when Adam wasn't at ease on the stage. Did you not see American Idol?
3:52pm - you crack me up!!
Hey chezza-sherbert/brit fan :D xx - I haven't been on 24/7 in a day or two - I'm just reading your fabulous ticket news now - Congrats girl!! Gosh, I don't even know you and I'm so happy for you. Well, I'm gonna go try and catch up on all the 24/7 news if this darn real life will allow me, but wanted to say congrats and yippeeeeeeee.
MGF
Would someone please tweet this article to Adam? He shouldn't miss this!
Israelifan, 3 nites in a row! Overdose on Adam but what a way to go. PLEASE come back with all the details! Thanks in advance. Dance, dance, dance! Adamluv
Way to go Adababy!!
@Israeli fan (by way of Florida :)) Sept. 9 2:48PM -
Yes yes, the always in tune Adamluv has taken the thoughts right out of my brain (that sort of thing happens a lot here on 24/7) please come back and give details of your GNT concert experiences if and when you can. I also thank you in advance.
MGF
Someone let Adam know about this..!!!
Yes - Glitzylady - why can't RS report on this amazing news????
Israeli Fan - 3 shows in a row? You are going to self-combust! Are you seriously trying to hurt yourself? That is not a feat for the faint at heart.
- Adam Fix
@ Chezza Sherbert...
What a good news for my morning, sistah! I'm sooo happy for you (and so sorry for me not to be able to go to UK and try my chance this time).
How about GIOWUK? Did she get any tickets? Where, London? So good if you both could meet!
Fan4fun
Oh, about the thread... sweet Adam is not fast only selling, but also grabbing true fans to support him himself and his brilliant career for ever! That is my Diamond Boy!!! He goes far and high taking all of us with him! Oh yes, soooo far and high!
Fan4fun
I know Adam is going overseas and is probably exhausted by this summer's schedule..but if he could keep going, there are no doubt more venues that now realize, they missed an opportunity to book Glam Nation this summer!
I for one, hope he always does small venues. Seeing him up close is a thrill. Being able to go to more than one show is a trip. Adam is too much fun and the electricity/intensity he generates in the smaller venues is powerful!
to the fla girl that going to 3 shows in a row. I live here in fla and I know the exact ones your going to and I wanted to do the exact same thing, but couldn't get anyone to go with me. I settled on 1 hardrock cafe hollywood fla show Great venue and I'm dragging my husband who does not feel like I do. I'm so hoping he becomes a huge fan like me. We'll see!
To all going to hardRock Concert, I'll have my Spread the Lambert Love 24/7 sign. If you see me, come up and say hi! Would love to see any of you on this site! I'll be in sect. 203. My oldest daughter is going with me to this one. Her sister went with me in Raleigh and my son went with me in Charlotte. Two step-sons left to turn on to Adam! Israeli fan, 3 concerts in a row! You really hit the jackpot! Hope you can take the super adrenalin rush that awaits you! I met an Asian M.D. in Raleigh that said her Israeli friend was going to see Adam in Fl. I wondered if that was you. She asked me if I was going to New Orleans concert. She said something about fans meeting across the street from Hard Rock, but I don't have any other info. funbunn40
Sold out Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in 3 minutes?!?!?! Wake up world...Adam Lambert has arrived!!!!!! Oh. My. Gosh.
daydreaminmylif
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