AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA RANKS #7 IN NATION, #1 IN FLORIDA
Pollstar Announces 2011 Worldwide Ticket Sales
MIAMI – October 24, 2011 – The AmericanAirlines Arena ranks first across Florida, outselling all other arenas in the state, according to Pollstar’s recent report, 2011 Q3 Worldwide Ticket Sales - Top 100 Arena Venues. AmericanAirlines Arena also ranks among the nation’s top seven venues and number 18 in the world.
AmericanAirlines Arena earned its lead ranking by selling over 340,000 tickets year to date. AmericanAirlines Arena’s Executive Vice President of HEAT Group Enterprises Mike Walker attributes these ticket sales to the venue’s ability to draw world class performers, even during a recession.
Statistics from Pollstar show that ticket sales in the U.S. grossed a total of $1.12 billion in the first half of 2011, an increase of 16.2% during the same period in 2010. Pollstar shows that even with ticket prices increasing 13.6% for an average price of $84.92, fans still are flocking to see their favorite artists. With a solid schedule of must-see performances, AmericanAirlines Arena expects to finish the year equally as strong.
“From megastars like Marc Anthony, Britney Spears, Sade and Maná, to shows like WWE and Disney on Ice, the lineup of acts that AmericanAirlines Arena presents continues to draw fans in record-breaking numbers,” said Walker. “This caliber of performances combined with the world-class entertainment experience that only AmericanAirlines Arena can offer, is what allows us to achieve this kind of success in ticket sales, and the top ranking in the state.”
Pollstar is an entertainment industry publication for professionals in the concert industry and is the only publication that covers the business worldwide. The Pollstar’s 2011 Q3 Worldwide Ticket Sales - Top 100 Arena Venues includes all figures for tickets sold worldwide as reported to Pollstar for shows played between July 1 and September 30, 2011.
To find out more about upcoming events and to get the latest news at AmericanAirlines Arena, visit www.aaarena.com or log on to facebook.com/americanairlinesarena & twitter.com/aaarena. Tickets on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
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About AmericanAirlines Arena
Since its opening on December 31, 1999, the 19,600-seat AmericanAirlines Arena has hosted such diverse musical superstars as U2, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Gloria Estefan, Andrea Bocelli, Luis Miguel, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Usher, Marc Anthony, Phish, Shakira and Paul McCartney. The Arena has become South Florida’s number one entertainment destination with championship events in boxing, wrestling and gymnastics as well as rodeos and family shows such as the Harlem Globetrotters, Disney On Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Yo Gabba Gabba, The Wiggles and WWE.
AmericanAirlines Arena has also played host to several live televised events including the 2004 and 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears’ “Onyx Hotel” Tour, Cher’s “Living Proof – The Farewell Tour” and the prestigious Latin Grammy Awards, each placing Miami in the international spotlight. Private events have included product launches, corporate basketball tournaments, gala dinners and a host of meetings, large and small. In addition, the Arena has hosted several special events utilizing the East Plaza with its stunning view of Biscayne Bay and the ultra-exclusive Dewar’s 12 Clubhouse.
