Ticket sales are going to be a little different for this Nine Inch Nails show we just announced for September 29th at Ascend Amphitheater. The band is trying to eliminate the scalpers getting a hold of the tickets by having their fans and actual concertgoers physically be at the venue to get their tickets.
Nine Inch Nails posted the info on their website below…
WHAT? WHY? PHYSICAL WORLD PRESALE?
THE PROMISE OF A WORLD MADE BETTER BY COMPUTERS AND ONLINE CONNECTIVITY HAS FAILED US IN MANY WAYS, PARTICULARLY WHEN IT COMES TO TICKETING. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PROCESS SUCKS AND EVERYONE LOSES EXCEPT THE RESELLER. WE’VE DECIDED TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAT WILL ALSO LIKELY SUCK, BUT IN A DIFFERENT WAY. WE’RE HOPING MANY OF YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS, WHILE SOME MAY DO WHAT THEY ALWAYS DO AND BITCH ABOUT IT.HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
YOU (AN ACTUAL HUMAN BEING) SHOW UP AT THE BOX OFFICE, INTERACT WITH THE TICKET SELLER (ANOTHER ACTUAL HUMAN BEING) AND PURCHASE UP TO FOUR TICKETS THAT WILL ACTUALLY BE HANDED TO YOU ON THE SPOT. THE TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR ANYWHERE ELSE BEFORE OR DURING THAT DAY. ALL SEATS (INCLUDING THE BEST SEATS) WILL BE AVAILABLE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. YOU MAY ACTUALLY ENCOUNTER OTHER ACTUAL HUMAN BEINGS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS LIKELY WEARING BLACK CLOTHING DURING THE PROCESS AND POTENTIALLY INTERACT WITH THEM. THE EXPERIENCE HAS THE POTENTIAL* TO BE ENJOYABLE. NINE INCH NAILS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER, LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND GOOD TIMES.**SEPTEMBER 29 – NASHVILLE, TN – ASCEND AMPHITHEATRE
PRESALE LOCATION: ASCEND AMPHITHEATER BOX OFFICE | 301 1ST AVE S., NASHVILLE, TN 37201
NO LINEUPS BEFORE 8AM | BOX OFFICE HOURS: 10AM – 3PM
CLICK HERE FOR VENUE FAQ
Ticketmaster also states:
Please note The Physical World Presale will take place at Ascend Amphitheater on Saturday, May 19th from 10AM to 3PM local time. This physical, in-person presale will be the only way to purchase tickets on May 19th. The event will take place rain or shine.
All seats (including the best seats) will be available in person only, first come, first served. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per show. Limited quantities of tickets may be released via normal ticketing channels, subject to availability, at a later date to be announced. Ticket inventory available via these traditional channels will include ADA tickets .