26 years of News, rumors, minutiae about The Cure
TICKETMASTER'S FACE VALUE EXCHANGE IS LIVE - ANY FANS WHO CANNOT USE THEIR CURE TICKETS CAN NOW SELL THEM FOR THE ORIGINAL PRICE PAID BY CLICKING THE "SELL TICKETS" BUTTON IN THEIR TICKETMASTER ACCOUNT
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 24, 2023
“IF NO TICKETS HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR SALE THE SHOW WILL SAY “SOLD OUT” - WHEN TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE THE SEAT MAP WILL SHOW THEM”
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 24, 2023
OK... SO I READ THIS https://t.co/KnMk2tB0ye... AND I DISCUSSED IT… AND I LEARNED “Stubhub is not selling Cure tickets except in NY, IL and CO (where transfer is enabled)” AND “Seatgeek is not selling Cure tickets at all”...
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
BUT “Vivid and Ticketnetwork cater 100% to broker sellers and are facilitating the activity as described by VICE”
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
SO… "Don’t buy on scalper sites like Vivid and Ticketnetwork where they are selling accounts. If you need a ticket, Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange will be available shortly"...
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
(NB. "shortly" MEANS FRIDAY… NOT BAD! (POT! KETTLE!) - NOT SURE THERE IS MUCH ELSE CAN BE DONE? HOPEFULLY MY NEXT REPORT WILL BE CONFIRMING NEW SHOWS... X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
New interview up with composer and keyboardist Roger O’Donnell of @thecure
— Synth History (@synth_history) March 21, 2023
We talk about his synth heroes, joining The Cure, his solo music, the early days of synthesizers and more.
Link: https://t.co/RdWR2VTdTl pic.twitter.com/zhQpnvsu6W
I AM BEING TOLD (pssssssssssss) 'TICKETMASTER FAN-TO-FAN TICKET EXCHANGE' SHOULD BE ACTIVATED ON FRIDAY... MORE DETAILS WHEN I GET THEM... FOR NYC, CHICAGO AND DENVER (IN 'SCALPER FRIENDLY' STATES) THERE ARE OTHER RESALE SITES - BUT PLEASE USE THE FACE VALUE SITES IF YOU CAN X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
SO THE SUN CAME UP... AND WENT DOWN AGAIN... (WHY DO I SOUND SURPRISED?!!) - ONE EXTRA SHOW IS CONFIRMED... WAITING ON THE OTHER TWO... HOPEFULLY BEFORE THE SUN COMES UP etc etc X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
THERE ARE A FEW TICKETS LEFT IN NEW ORLEANS (AND MAYBE A HANDFUL MORE IN VANCOUVER, MONTREAL AND MIAMI?)... TICKETMASTER 'FAN-TO-FAN TICKET EXCHANGE' IS 'ABOUT TO GO LIVE'... WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT DOES... AND OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHER FACE VALUE RESALE SITES LIKE TWICKETS
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
A REMINDER: NYC, CHICAGO AND DENVER ARE CITIES IN STATES THAT HAVE LAWS PROTECTING SCALPERS... NOTHING I CAN DO... BUT PLEASE DON’T BUY FROM SCALPERS!
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO SORT OUT THREE EXTRA SHOWS... THERE WILL HOPEFULLY BE MORE NEWS ON THIS BEFORE THE SUN COMES UP! X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 21, 2023
My long awaited second book, GOTH: A History, will be released in the UK on Sept. 21 and in the US on Sept. 26. You can find all of the information, as well as the pre-order links, at https://t.co/c0S5papu5M
— Lol Tolhurst (@LolTolhurst) March 20, 2023
Stay tuned for updates & info on signed editions and author events! pic.twitter.com/lqxhxxmmok
My forthcoming book CUREPEDIA - An A-Z Of @TheCure is published by @WhiteRabbitBks later this year, and today @TheQuietus have run an extract as part of their #GothWeek. The first entry in the book, in fact: an essay on "A Forest". I hope you enjoy it... https://t.co/0pWKj2kgxg pic.twitter.com/B2bJpoO0bj
— Simon Price﮷ (@simon_price01) March 17, 2023
AS OF TONIGHT OUR SONGS OF A LOST WORLD NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IS 99% SOLD OUT...THERE ARE STILL A FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR NOLA, HOUSTON, ALBUQUERQUE, VANCOUVER, SLC, MINNEAP-STPAUL, MONTREAL AND MIAMI... THANK YOU ALL FOR STICKING WITH IT… LIVING AND LEARNING… SEE YOU VERY SOON! X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 18, 2023
SO... 'VERIFIED FAN' SALES HAVE NOW ENDED - A NUMBER OF TICKETS FOR ALL CURE SHOWS (EXCEPT LA + DETROIT… A MISCOMMUNICATION? sigh… ) WERE HELD BACK FOR 'GENERAL' ON SALE FRIDAY 17TH AT 10AM LOCAL TIME - LINKS WILL BE POSTED IN A BIT... GOOD LUCK X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 16, 2023
1 OF 2: AFTER FURTHER CONVERSATION, TICKETMASTER HAVE AGREED WITH US THAT MANY OF THE FEES BEING CHARGED ARE UNDULY HIGH, AND AS A GESTURE OF GOODWILL HAVE OFFERED A $10 PER TICKET REFUND TO ALL VERIFIED FAN ACCOUNTS FOR LOWEST TICKET PRICE ('LTP’) TRANSACTIONS...
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 16, 2023
2 OF 2: ...AND A $5 PER TICKET REFUND TO ALL VERIFIED FAN ACCOUNTS FOR ALL OTHER TICKET PRICE TRANSACTIONS, FOR ALL CURE SHOWS AT ALL VENUES; IF YOU ALREADY BOUGHT A TICKET YOU WILL GET AN AUTOMATIC REFUND; ALL TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW WILL INCUR LOWER FEES
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 16, 2023
HAVE BEEN TOLD "We will continue to sell tickets to those who are verified until there are no more tickets to sell" -X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 15, 2023
The verified fan sale is today. Congratulations to everyone who got in! For all of us put on the waitlist, best of luck in getting picked to participate today.
According to the venues, there were supposed to be some normal, no registration needed, presales on Thursday and general on sales Friday. But if the above tweet from Robert/TM is accurate, it sounds like they may sell out today. Who knows? Let's see what happens, and if they don't sell out, hopefully those presales will happen tomorrow. Good luck to us all!
Update: Doesn't look like those presales are happening now. Austin had all the details listed in their website, but now that has been removed.
Been asked a couple of questions about the presale and here are some answers.
What time will we know today if we were selected?
From Ticketmaster:
"The night before the sale – we’ll let you know if you’ve been invited to shop. The invitation process may vary from event to event, and invitations are based on demand and ticket availability.
The morning of the sale – if you were invited, you’ll receive a text message to the number you provided during registration. Your text will include your unique access code and a link to shop. Keep an eye out for this text and be careful that you don’t accidentally delete it.
Once the sale begins, use the link provided to get started. You’ll enter your access code exactly as it appears to shop for tickets."
What time does the presale start?
Venues are listing it for 10 am local time. So if that's right, the sales will roll out over 4 hours starting with the eastern time zone shows and ending with the Pacific time zone shows.
But venues don't always post accurate info. Wait until TM sends out the time before making any plans.
Do you know the prices for tickets?
Only what I've seen the venues post. Merriweather Post lists them ranging from $40 to $150. Tampa lists their lowest priced tickets at $21, Vancouver listed $25 as their lowest. Again, venues don't always have the most accurate info, but this should give you some idea.
ALL THE 'SECONDARY TICKET MARKET' SITES SHOWING INSANELY PRICED CURE TICKETS ARE A CON - NOT ONE OF THESE SCAMMERS HAS A GENUINE TICKET FOR SALE - PLEASE DON'T FALL FOR IT - WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU GET ON THROUGH THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION CHANNEL - X
— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 13, 2023
YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL MONDAY 10AM (ET) TO REGISTER FOR VERIFIED FAN TICKETS - YOUR BEST CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE CURE LIVE IN NORTH AMERICA 2023 - REGISTER NOW AT https://t.co/PkDGUva3WK #SHOWSOFALOSTWORLD23 pic.twitter.com/NuGyJVO0gX
— The Cure (@thecure) March 12, 2023
AS OF 10TH MARCH, CURE TICKETS ARE NOT YET ON SALE. ANY TICKETS THAT ARE LISTED ON SECONDARY TICKET SITES ARE VERY LIKELY TO BE FAKE. IF ANY TICKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEGITIMATE, WE WILL WORK WITH TICKETMASTER TO CANCEL THEM. ONWARDS.
— The Cure (@thecure) March 10, 2023
Even better news? Looks like people will not be able to buy a $90 ticket and immediately turn around and sell it for $1,000 as a verified reseller on TM. Tickets are mobile only and non-transferable except at face value. Bravo, @RobertSmith! And thank you again. pic.twitter.com/YaHsjnqx4H
— Chain of Flowers (@CraigatCoF) March 10, 2023
THE CURE RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA IN MAY FOR A 30 DATE TOUR #ShowsOfALostWorld23 - REGISTER FOR TICKETS NOW AT https://t.co/PkDGUv9w7c pic.twitter.com/SU2wNqRG0f
— The Cure (@thecure) March 9, 2023
So here are the things I've been told, have heard, etc. about the tour. All are obviously just rumors unless they get announced officially. Will any of this be true? Should know very soon.
Since last year, have consistently heard it will start in mid/late May.
Dates would be in May and June.
Venues/dates mentioned...2 nights at the Hollywood Bowl in late May, Red Rocks in Colorado, Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on June 24th.
Other cities mentioned... Toronto, Montreal.
Mexico would be included.
A mix of arenas and amphitheatres.
Twilight Sad opening the shows.
Some of this I have confidence in, some I don't know.
Again, have to stress that these are all just rumors going around. None of this has been officially confirmed. Hopefully not too much longer to wait for official news.
Update:
Some new rumors from @zippazoupa.
Tour starts in New Orleans (May 8th?)
Dallas is around May 10-13
Mexico is 3rd week of May
California is 4th week of May
May 29th-Portland,OR
May 30th-George,WA
June 1st-Vancouver,BC
June 21st & 22nd-NYC at MSG
June 25th-Columbia,MD
June 27th-Charlotte,NC
Update:
"Grain of salt but supposedly The Cure tour is being announced tomorrow.
Start in New Orleans again on 5/8, traveling across the south and southwest. Hollywood Bowl on 5/24 and 5/25. Vancouver June 1st. Makes its way eastward and NYC will be June 21st and 22nd. Maryland on the 25th , Charlotte the 26th and ends in Miami again end of June.
Bunch of dates in between such as Denver, SLC, Portland, Phillly, Boston, Kansas City, Chicago etc."