Alright, folks, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or should I say, the rock legends on stage? AC/DC’s 2025 “Power Up” reunion tour is underway, and the buzz isn’t exactly what you’d expect. Some shows aren’t selling out, and major cities like New York and San Francisco are conspicuously absent from the tour schedule. What’s going on here? Let’s dive in.
AC/DC, the Australian powerhouse that’s been giving us electrifying performances since the ’70s, announced their “Power Up” tour with much fanfare. Fans were ecstatic, ready to don their schoolboy uniforms and rock out to classics like “Back in Black” and “Thunderstruck.” But as the tour dates rolled out, something seemed off.
Eddie Trunk, the rock radio personality with his finger on the pulse of the industry, pointed out that “there are a lot of shows at every level struggling.” He cited high ticket prices and an oversaturated market as key factors. Even AC/DC, the titans of rock, aren’t immune. Trunk noted that some of their shows haven’t sold out, and cities like New York City and San Francisco aren’t even on the tour plans.
Eddie said: “There are a lot of shows at every level struggling I am hearing about. High volume of shows/tours and high prices for tickets. High prices generated by artists wanting higher guarantees. Same on the festival front. Interesting times for live music .Some AC/DC shows not sold out and major cities like NYC, SF not even being hit for that one.”
This could mean that even the biggest rock bands are feeling the pressure.
It’s not just AC/DC feeling the pinch. Linkin Park recently downsized a show from Dodger Stadium to the smaller Intuit Dome, offering refunds to fans who had already purchased tickets. This move surprised many, considering Linkin Park’s massive following. It highlights a broader issue: the live music scene is crowded, and fans have only so much disposable income.
Despite these challenges, let’s not forget that AC/DC is still delivering high-energy performances. The lineup features Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young, Matt Laug, and Chris Chaney. Fans attending the shows can expect a mix of timeless hits and tracks from their latest album, “Power Up.”
Linkin Park had previously discussed the Dodger stadium show that later got canceled.
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