Feanor Posted June 16 Posted June 16 (edited) Playing Madison Square Garden in New York City is a dream for many touring artists and it's a venue that basically every major artist has played at some point in their career. It's arguably not only the most iconic arena, but most iconic concert venue in general. And then on a stadium concert level, an argument could be made for London's Wembley Stadium being the most iconic one. Even if it is not played as often as arenas due to its obvious enormous size, it has nevertheless hosted many A++ legends of the music industry in its more than 100-year history and has a name that is known to any pop culture aficionado. So are MSG & Wembley Stadium the most iconic arena & stadium venues for concerts? If not, which venues would you say are? Edited June 16 by Feanor
Virgos Groove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Yes. I feel like "making it" to either of those is a major achievement in an artist's career. Selling out MSG means you're a certified "popular" artist, while booking a night at Wembley is reserved to the A+ list musicians (MJ, Madonna, Elton, George Michael, Beyoncé, etc.). 1 2
Virgos Groove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 The big question is what rounds out the trinity. Stade de France? Maracanã? The Tokyo Dome?
Miracle Whip Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Just now, Virgos Groove said: The big question is what rounds out the trinity. Stade de France? Maracanã? The Tokyo Dome? Tokyo Dome. 2
piotrert Posted June 16 Posted June 16 what are criteria though? prestige, capacity, availability? selling out MCG in Melbourne seems iconic, it can host up 100k people for shows selling out tokyo dome for western/anglosphere artists seems also impressive 1 1
Sailor Moon Posted June 16 Posted June 16 I'll add Tokyo Dome and probably Stade de France, both are iconic and feels like a big achievement. 1
mrpartyrocker Posted June 16 Posted June 16 (edited) 7 minutes ago, piotrert said: what are criteria though? prestige, capacity, availability? selling out MCG in Melbourne seems iconic, it can host up 100k people for shows selling out tokyo dome for western/anglosphere artists seems also impressive I feel like msg is more about prestige. Being able to book it during your first years of your career (or if you're new ish to touring) is a huge accomplishment, while Wembley is one of the first stadiums big artists go for and especially for US artists it's such a huge achievement to be able to book it as it proves your global power. It's not about the capacity or availability.. Edited June 16 by mrpartyrocker 2
Dialamba Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Tokyo dome is prestigious in kpop. i'd add stade of France too
ScorpiosGroove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 yes + Stade The France only certified legends can sell out SDF
shyboi Posted June 16 Posted June 16 4 minutes ago, ScorpiosGroove said: yes + Stade The France only certified legends can sell out SDF SDF is irrelevant even locals like Demi or Shawn could sell out there 3
Virgos Groove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 8 minutes ago, shyboi said: SDF is irrelevant even locals like Demi or Shawn could sell out there Then why don't they? 1
prettyinpink940 Posted June 16 Posted June 16 10 minutes ago, shyboi said: SDF is irrelevant even locals like Demi or Shawn could sell out there demi lovato could sell out stade de france? okay. 3
Alldeezy Posted June 16 Posted June 16 MCG is Taylor did mention it was her biggest show ever and NOT MANY artists gets a chance there.
Alldeezy Posted June 16 Posted June 16 41 minutes ago, piotrert said: selling out MCG in Melbourne seems iconic, it can host up 100k people for shows EXACTLY
ScorpiosGroove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 hour ago, shyboi said: SDF is irrelevant even locals like Demi or Shawn could sell out there they most certainly couldn't
shyboi Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 hour ago, Virgos Groove said: Then why don't they? 1 hour ago, prettyinpink940 said: demi lovato could sell out stade de france? okay. Just now, ScorpiosGroove said: they most certainly couldn't because they simply don't want to? that or bad management. 1
Alongoria13 Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Leaving the Foro Sol out? It was the venue that generated the most income in 2023
ScorpiosGroove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 15 minutes ago, shyboi said: because they simply don't want to? that or bad management. or maybe bc only super A-listers can sell out an international stadium with a 80k capacity ?
shyboi Posted June 16 Posted June 16 9 minutes ago, ScorpiosGroove said: or maybe bc only super A-listers can sell out an international stadium with a 80k capacity ? 80k? why i thought it was a 700 seat theater
Devin Posted June 16 Posted June 16 most iconic music venues: Radio City Music Hall (New York City) Madison Square Garden (New York City) Apollo Theater (New York City) Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles) Inglewood Forum (Los Angeles) Wrigley Field (Chicago) Chicago Theatre (Chicago) Fenway Park (Boston) Royal Albert Hall (London) The O₂ Arena (London) Wembley Stadium (London) Stade de France (Paris) Colosseum (Rome) Sydney Opera House (Sydney) Dalhalla Amphitheatre (Sweden) etc.
ariananext Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 hours ago, shyboi said: SDF is irrelevant even locals like Demi or Shawn could sell out there I yelled
ScorpiosGroove Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 hours ago, shyboi said: 80k? why i thought it was a 700 seat theater what part of Stade are you not getting ?
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