Live Earth switches venues in lagging S. Africa

Reuters, Jun 25, 2007 2:01 pm PDT
Organizers of the South African leg of the Live Earth concerts have arranged a new venue in a bid to stimulate lagging ticket sales.

The July 7 show, which is being headlined by U.K. singer Joss Stone, along with Senegal's Baaba Maal, Benin's Angelique Kidjo and reggae band UB40, will be staged in Johannesburg's 18,000-capacity Coca-Cola Dome

It was previously set for Maropeng, a 45-minute drive outside the city. Sources said the lack of public transport hindered sales. Tickets are priced at 250 rand ($35); by contrast, prices for the U.S. show near New York City start at $53 and go up to $348 (before fees)

The venue switch follows last week's cancellation of the Turkish leg in Istanbul, reportedly because of a lack of government and corporate support.

Reuters/Billboard

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