Apple apparently 'took out a patent' on some sort of device that will replace paper concert tickets. I think the point of this is to probably 'go green', 'reduce ticket counterfeiting', and encourage people to buy tickets bundled with mp3 albums. Feel sad that concert tickets are going to be 'replaced.' Guess it is good for the consumer to be able to buy products released by bands in a bundle. Sort of like shopping at Costco / Sam's Club and buying in the bulk.
Feel like Apple is just trying to 'take over' the music industry or something. Like one day they will control the rights to every thing any band produces if they upload their music / album art to iTunes. R u excited about the era of digital ticketing? Less headaches. No more standing in line 4 'will call'?
The latest Apple patent to hint at its future music plans is for a service called Concert Ticket, which would take the form of an iPhone and desktop application.
It’s described as an “iTunes based web service for tickets that will naturally enhance the iTunes music empire”. It includes e-tickets distributed to the handset, maps to the event, song lyrics, the ability to buy a live recording of the gig, virtual coupons for free drinks, and social features to find other fans at the concert.
Do u think Apple designers will 're-imagine' the concert ticket in the same way that they 're-imagined' personal computing / cellular phones?
This sort of reminds me of when 'records' / CDs were replaced by MP3s, and then they started a retro holiday called 'Record Store Day' to celebrate the antiquated concept of a physical album. I wonder if in the future bands will issue 'paper tickets' just to try to be 'vintage' and get their fan base to 'reconnect' with paper tickets from back when music 'meant something'?
Would u rather have ur ticket on ur phone, or a piece of paper?
Is paper worthless /non functional?
Can u use iTunes gift cards on concert tix?
Will Live Nation + Apple control the music industry in 0-5 years?
Is Apple the 'most innovative company' in the history of the music industry?
Will digital concert tickets ruin the live concert experience?
Will people who like books more than pdf files really 'h8' this trend?
Have u ever made a fake copy of a ticket?
Is Ticketmaster 'fucked'?
Should I buy an iPhone to save money on concert tickets?
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@bro noir, Very good bro! keep it up! we can win this war together!
@strato, LOL at pissed br0
if i buy my MGMT tickets via the iphone will MGMT play Kids?
@luvucrls, *giggle*
Let's be super srs and answer crls questionz:
Would u rather have ur ticket on ur phone, or a piece of paper?
paper
Is paper worthless /non functional?
it isn't really '2010' but it has sentimental value
Can u use iTunes gift cards on concert tix?
hopefully
Will Live Nation + Apple control the music industry in 0-5 years?
kinda already do
Is Apple the ‘most innovative company’ in the history of the music industry?
most manipulative
Will digital concert tickets ruin the live concert experience?
prolly not
Will people who like books more than pdf files really ‘h8′ this trend?
definitely
Have u ever made a fake copy of a ticket?
nah
Is Ticketmaster ‘fucked’?
maybe? ask rhapsody
Should I buy an iPhone to save money on concert tickets?
that seems to be their campaign, props to being 'on top of dat'
@myself, I'd just like to say that was actually a pretty fun and engaging way to respond to HRO posts that I had not anticipated
@Glowing Shirt Guy, answering queshtionz? this is revolutionary for the blogosphere.
@Glowing Shirt Guy, srsly tho CRLS asks the best questions!
wowww hadnt heard this
I hope they come out with an app that let's me smoke a joint in the middle of the crowd and also pee/poop without making a mess or going to the port-a-potties.
WHOA WE COULD EVEN BUY A LIVE MP3 OF THE GIG?
TURN IT INTO A VIDEO STREAM AND WE WON'T EVEN HAVE TO GO TO THE SHOW
It's already been done in Canada. Rogers Wireless offers paperless tickets that can be used on any wireless device.
Plus there are no ticketmaster ticket charges.
It's great to see that creativity is what is moving things forward in the business world. All that can be said is WOW that is creatively cool!
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@Stevie,
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Interesting to read all the
Interesting to read all the new responses, thanks for all the current news and updates. Hope to read more very soon.
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