Kai Tak 'just the ticket once concert bosses scale up'
Kai Tak Sports Park chief executive Andrew Kam says as concert organisers become steeped in the possibilities afforded by the facility's bigger venue, they'll stage more shows – and tickets will be easier to come by. His comments come amid complaints by some fans that they found it hard to secure seats for popular acts staged at the 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium. There are also concerns about…
Kai Tak Sports Park CEO Andrew Kam predicts an increase in concerts at the venue once organizers grasp the benefits of its larger capacity, leading to improved ticket availability. Fans have expressed frustration over difficulties in securing seats for popular acts at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, along with concerns about ticket scalping and inflated prices on the secondary market.
Kam explained during an appearance on RTHK's "On Broadcast Drive" program that many organizers are still acclimating to the venue, resulting in limited show bookings. The ticket shortage primarily affects big-name artists and popular shows. While a real-name system may not be necessary, the issue would likely be resolved if organizers were more open to scheduling additional shows.
Kam noted that some organizers must set aside tickets for sponsors to offset expenses, but the government mandates that at least half of all tickets be sold to the public. Compared to other venues, Kai Tak Sports Park offers the most tickets to the general public. This year and next, the sports park's event lineup promises to be impressive, featuring global superstars such as BTS, BigBang, Charlie Puth, and Post Malone.
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