Garth Brooks adds 7th show in Calgary as tickets go on sale
CBC News | Posted: July 28, 2017 3:51 PM | Last Updated: July 28, 2017
Country superstar causes ticket frenzy as Calgarians looks to snap up seats
Country legend Garth Brooks has announced a sixth additional show at Calgary's Saddledome this September.
There now will be seven shows: Sept. 1, Sept. 2, Sept. 3, Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 in the evening, and afternoon shows on Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. The news came in a quick series of press releases shortly after tickets went on sale Friday morning.
It's part of a world tour with Trisha Yearwood that began three years ago.
The country legend last performed in Alberta earlier this year. In February, he played nine sold-out shows at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
His last show in Calgary was in 2012, a special performance for the Calgary Stampede's 100th birthday. Tickets sold out in seconds.
Fans looking to scoop up tickets could find them online here at 10 a.m.
Some were able to purchase them, while others found it to be a struggle.
Feedback wanted on ticket scalpers
Service Alberta Minister Stephanie McLean says she wants to do something about the issue of concert ticket resales. She's asking for input from the businesses that resell the tickets, and from consumers who resent having to buy them at inflated prices.
"There's a ton of different options. And what exactly is the right combination of factors, that remains to be seen," she said.
"So, we will certainly be looking at other jurisdictions, even outside of Canada, for guidance on that, and looking to hear from Albertans."
Service Alberta is taking online input on a number of consumer matters until Sept. 15.
New arena?
There was also some online chatter about Calgary's aging Saddledome.
There is currently work underway to decide when, how and where in the city to build a new arena for professional sports and concerts.
City council voted in April to examine what became known as a "Plan B" proposal for an arena north of the current Saddledome after city staff deemed the Calgary Flames ownership group's proposal for a combined arena and stadium west of downtown to be too costly.
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A City of Edmonton report in March boasted the nine sold-out Garth Brooks shows generated $42 million for the local economy. But not everyone, such as Mayor Naheed Nenshi, was convinced of the public benefit.
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