Friday Fun: Fan Clubs, Pre-Sales & You

Rarely a day goes by when we don’t see a tour announcement accompanied by the familiar notation about a fan club pre-sale, offering dues-paying members a chance to purchase tickets before the general public. But how many fan clubs must a concert lover join in order to take advantage of discounts, early sales and opportunities to snag choice seats?

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KeyArena At Seattle Center, Seattle, Wash.

The perfect answer, of course, is to join as many fan clubs as needed. If you have five favorite bands, then join the five fan clubs. But those dues add up, and joining clubs dedicated to worshiping all your faves can take a bite out of your wallet.

Are you a dues-paying member of one or more official fan clubs? If so, how many? Do you take advantage of pre-sales, receive exclusive content, and participate in meet-and-greets? More importantly, when it comes to fan club membership, do you get your money’s worth?

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SXSW, Rachael Ray’s Feedback Festival, Stubb’s, Austin, TX

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SXSW, Auditorium Shores Hotel, Austin, TX

The fan club universe is what today’s thread is about. Which clubs deliver the most bang for the buck, provide the best tickets and deliver the most fun? Organize your thoughts about organized fandom and drop a few remarks in the thread below.