2010: The Year of the ‘man band’
viagogo reveals the most popular gigs of 2010
2010 was the year of the man band with Take That topping the charts as the most popular act of the past 12 months.
According to viagogo, Europe’s largest secondary ticket marketplace, 2010 was a year of testosterone-fuelled acts as the Kings of Leon and JLS complete the top three. There was just one woman in the top ten – Lady Gaga in fourth position.
The Libertines, in their intimate comeback gig at the HMV Kentish Town Forum, was the highest priced ticket of 2010.Tickets for Libertines reunion gig sold for well over the odds with the highest price ticket going for £223, £197 above face value.
Surprisingly, Cliff Richard’s recent 70’th anniversary gigs also pulled in the pennies with fans paying £136 – £76 over face value – to get a glimpse of the golden oldie.
Top 20 most popular acts of 2010
1. Take That
2. Kings of Leon
3. JLS
4. Lady Gaga
5. Michael Bublé
6. Roger Waters
7. Bon Jovi
8. Muse
9. Black Eyed Peas
10. Westlife
11. Usher
12. Katy Perry
13. Justin Bieber
14. Rhianna
15. Leona Lewis
16. Foo Fighters
17. Eric Clapton
18. Linkin Park
19. Tinie Tempah
20. Florence and the Machine
Top 10 most expensive gigs of 2010
1. The Libertines £223
2. Sade £144
3. Cliff Richard £136
4. Van Morrison £133
5. Eric Clapton £126
6. Elton John £125
7. Roxy Music £124
8. Michael Buble £122
9. Kylie Minogue £120
10. Barry Manilow £115
Ed Parkinson, director of viagogo UK said: “This year has been all about Take That with ticket sales breaking all records but other ‘man bands’ have benefitted from a year that’s been all about the boys including Kings of Leon and The reformed Libertines. The X Factor has also played a pivotal role in driving ticket demand for certain acts, with nine acts from the top 20 appearing live on the talent show this year.”
Top 10 most popular theatre shows of 2010
1. Glee Live!
2. Britain’s Got Talent
3. Flight of the Choncords
4. Lord of the Dance
5. Doctor Who Live
6. Love Never Dies
7. BBC Electric Proms
8. Strictly Come Dancing
9. Diversity
10. Les Miserbales
As for theatre, it’s TV that is driving us from our sofas to the stalls, with two
thirds (60 per cent) of shows in the top 10 most in demand theatre productions being based on the small screen
Top 10 most popular comedians of 2010
1. Michael McIntyre
2. Frankie Boyle
3. Peter Kay
4. Lee Evans
5. Ricky Gervais
6. Billy Connelly
7. John Bishop
8. Jimmy Carr
9. Dara O’Brien
10. Tim Minchin
TV dominates the most in demand comedians list as well with newly appointed Britain’s Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre topping the funnymen league, whilst Apprentice You’re Fired host Dara O’ Brien clinches ninth place. Panel show guests Frankie Boyle and Jimmy Carr are also cashing in on their TV fame, taking 2nd and 8th place in the most in demand comedians’ list.
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