In the never-ending stage of the entertainment industry, there are always some stars who will never fade and shine their light forever. And the 63-year-old superstar Andy Lau is undoubtedly the most dazzling star.
Time flies, time flies, but Andy Lau can still attract the attention of the audience with his unique musical charm and superb acting skills. After six years, the "Andy" finally announced that he was going to start a new concert tour in eight cities in China, which aroused the fanatical attention of fans.
However, with the exposure of concert ticket information, many netizens lamented that "eating is too ugly", mainly for the high auction fee in the ticket price. What exactly does the phenomenon of auction fees mean? What kind of industry problems does it reveal? Can the 63-year-old Andy Lau once again prove his status as a "heavenly king"? Let us discuss these topics that have attracted much attention.
[Concert ticket prices are hotly discussed]
According to relevant information, Andy Lau's ticket price for this tour is very expensive. The ticket auction fee generally starts at 3,000 yuan, and some cities even start as high as 4,000 yuan. This means that even a standard 500 yuan face value ticket will eventually cost 3,500 yuan or 4,500 yuan in the hands of fans.
For such a high proxy fee, many netizens expressed their unacceptability. They believe that spending a month's or even two months' salary to buy a concert ticket is too expensive for many ordinary audience members to afford. Some people even bluntly said that this is Andy Lau "harvesting the poor".
However, some netizens also gave a "reasonable defense". They pointed out that because Andy Lau's influence and popularity are too high, there are too many fans who want to enjoy his live performances up close, which has created a situation of "more monks and less meat". In such a situation, the existence of a proxy fee becomes reasonable.
After all, for those die-hard fans, it is acceptable to spend thousands of dollars on tickets in order to catch a glimpse of their idols. Just like Jay Chou's concert before, the 1,280 yuan grandstand ticket soared to 5,000 yuan in the hands of scalpers, and the 2,000 yuan infield ticket even rushed to a sky-high price of 8,500 yuan! In contrast, Andy Lau's proxy fee price does not seem to be so outrageous.
【Industry Issues Behind the Concert】
Although, in a sense, the high price of concert tickets is indeed related to the popularity and influence of the stars. But if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to find that it also reflects some problems in the entertainment industry itself.
The first is the problem of uneven distribution of ticket sources. As we all know, celebrity concert tickets have always been a "second light" phenomenon, which is often due to the fact that the number of ticket sources provided by the organizer is far less than the market demand. In this case, it will naturally lead to the chaos of "scalpers" grabbing tickets and changing hands to speculate.
The root cause of this problem lies in the organizers' own considerations. On the one hand, they hope to hype up the popularity of celebrities and increase their commercial value by controlling the source of tickets; On the other hand, they want to make as much profit as possible. This has resulted in a serious shortage of ticket sources, making it impossible for ordinary viewers to buy tickets at a reasonable price fairly.
In addition, there is the question of the star himself about the pricing of tickets. Although in some cases, the high ticket prices may be related to the influence of the star. However, in order to maximize their own interests, many artists deliberately overpriced tickets, which also affected the viewing experience of ordinary fans.
Not only that, but the issue of the "proxy fee" of the concert has also exposed the lack of industry supervision mechanism. As a disguised "scalper" behavior, the agency fee is essentially a means of profiteering. However, the relevant authorities have failed to take effective regulatory measures for a long time, allowing this chaos to continue to spread.
In this regard, industry experts believe that to solve these problems, it is necessary to start from many aspects. On the one hand, it is necessary to strengthen industry supervision, plug loopholes, and curb violations such as "scalpers" and "proxy auctions"; On the other hand, the organizers and the stars themselves should also consider the consumption affordability of ordinary audiences, and at the same time ensure their own interests, so that more people can enjoy high-quality performances.
[Andy's "different"]
In contrast, the 63-year-old Andy Lau seems to be an impressive "exception".
As we all know, Andy Lau has always been known for "treating fans well". In the past few live events, he has chosen to give up tipping and tipping privileges many times, just so that fans can pay more attention to his performances instead of focusing on tipping.
For example, at the short video platform concert in 2022, although 350 million people watched it online at that time, Andy Lau never turned on the reward function. It is estimated that as long as each person rewards 1 yuan, he can easily earn 350 million yuan; If each person gives a reward of 10 yuan, it can reach an astronomical figure of 3.5 billion yuan. But Andy Lau chose to give up, just hoping to let fans look at him more.
For another example, in the live broadcast event in 2021, even though many Internet celebrities expressed their willingness to give him a gift of 30 million yuan, Andy Lau still insisted on turning off all the reward functions. He has only one purpose, which is to be able to interact more directly with fans, rather than making them pay for "tipping".
Such behavior is undoubtedly refreshing. In the case of a group of celebrities unscrupulous for the sake of profit, 63-year-old Andy Lau chose a different path. Not only did he not use his influence to "harvest fans", but he always considered the feelings of fans, hoping to give back to everyone in a purer form.
This unique approach also makes Andy Lau's image more lofty in the minds of the audience. Whether it is for ordinary audiences or peers in the entertainment industry, he has become an example worth learning and respecting.
For Andy Lau, who is 63 years old, this domestic tour is undoubtedly a new challenge. The last time he held a concert in China six years ago, he was hit hard by the loss of control of his voice. But now, not only has he achieved amazing results in the field of short videos, amassing more than 7 million followers, but he also seems to be in even better shape.
This time, Andy Lau will hold about 30 concerts in 8 cities, which is undoubtedly a difficult task for a singer who has entered old age. However, it is with the same dedication and dedication as ever that he is expected to prove his status as the "king" once again.
In terms of acting skills and singing, Andy Lau has always been a leader in the entertainment industry. Even in his prime, he is still in excellent form and presents a wonderful live performance to the audience. This dedication and dedication to art undoubtedly make him unique among many stars.
Moreover, his successful performance in the field of short videos has further proved his wide influence. Andy Lau, who has more than 7 million fans, can be said to be one of the top "traffic leaders" in the entire short video industry. This strong appeal will undoubtedly translate into a strong impetus for his concert tour.
What's more, even though there has been some controversy over the issue of ticket prices, Andy Lau still insists on repaying fans in a way that is closer to the audience. He has chosen to give up his tipping privilege many times in live broadcasts, hoping that more viewers can enjoy his performances instead of being bound by money. This approach undoubtedly makes his status more lofty in the eyes of the audience.
To sum up, for 63-year-old Andy Lau, this domestic tour is undoubtedly a huge test. But as long as he continues to maintain his excellent artistic quality and cherish the audience, I believe he will be able to prove his status as a "king" again and write his own legend. After all, on the never-ending stage of the entertainment industry, only those true masters can shine forever.