Bossop Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 In the old days of drum corps, most shows had a rain date. With today's tour schedules, that would be impossible. What happens when a show is completely cancelled in terms of the fans who bought tickets? Do they receive refunds, credit for next year's show, or just lose the money? Do the corps scheduled to appear receive some or all of the money to cover expenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 No refunds to those that purchased tickets. Corps receive all performance fees they were due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.l. Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The show I go/went to (NightBeat) has a no refunds policy, and I believe when they say "the show will go on" that they have some indoor gym standstill location. Not sure if that's the same for everyone or even if the last part is still correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 In the old days of drum corps, most shows had a rain date. With today's tour schedules, that would be impossible. What happens when a show is completely cancelled in terms of the fans who bought tickets? Do they receive refunds, credit for next year's show, or just lose the money? Do the corps scheduled to appear receive some or all of the money to cover expenses? Most tickets say "NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/RAINCHECKS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The host of the show also has to pay all of the costs involved with the show such as judge's, transportation and other related costs. That is one of the reasons there has to be a "no refund" policy. Hopefully the advance ticket sales and walk up sales cover all of their costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) In the old days of drum corps, most shows had a rain date. With today's tour schedules, that would be impossible. What happens when a show is completely cancelled in terms of the fans who bought tickets? Do they receive refunds, credit for next year's show, or just lose the money? Do the corps scheduled to appear receive some or all of the money to cover expenses? wonder what it would be like if some of these singers doing outside concerts did this...hmmmmmm IMO this is a huge reason with the cost of tickets and other things like people spending a fortune on hotels and travel that regionals and finals is in doors now Edited July 31, 2014 by GUARDLING 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriTroop Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Because this is a bunch of not-for-profits traveling around in a very limited timeframe without the ability to return at a date a few weeks later, this policy makes sense. You can't compare it to other types of live music performances for profit.I think of it as a donation. If I get to see a show, fantastic. If I don't, at least I contributed to getting all of the corps who were supposed to perform down the road a little bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Because this is a bunch of not-for-profits traveling around in a very limited timeframe without the ability to return at a date a few weeks later, this policy makes sense. You can't compare it to other types of live music performances for profit. I think of it as a donation. If I get to see a show, fantastic. If I don't, at least I contributed to getting all of the corps who were supposed to perform down the road a little bit. I think the same way as well for a local show within driving distance...I was disappointed that New Haven was a rain out, but felt my advanced ticket purchase was a donation for the corps. Though if A-town gets rained out...between hotel and travel...this will hurt a bit more for me than just a ticket and the 3 friends I bought tickets for as well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Because this is a bunch of not-for-profits traveling around in a very limited timeframe without the ability to return at a date a few weeks later, this policy makes sense. You can't compare it to other types of live music performances for profit. I think of it as a donation. If I get to see a show, fantastic. If I don't, at least I contributed to getting all of the corps who were supposed to perform down the road a little bit. welllll thats very admirable BUT I would think after spending a boat load for tickets, hotel and etc etc there are alot of un happy people when they dont get to see anything....It makes sense that they cant go back to rain dates like bitd BUT again another good reason for in door shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Well... that's very admirable, BUT I would think after spending a boatload for tickets, hotel, etc., etc., there are a lot of unhappy people when they don't get to see anything. It makes sense that they can't go back to rain dates like bitd, BUT, again another good reason for indoor shows. You don't mean for local shows, right? There aren't indoor venues available in the vicinity of most of them, I think. For regionals, where such likely is travel, it makes more sense, perhaps, but... where is the nearest domed stadium to Allentown, anyway? Edited July 31, 2014 by N.E. Brigand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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