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Fri 09 Sep 2009Sellouts and washouts
Summer 2009 was a season to test the Irish live music market. Gig-goers thought carefully before buying, and the rain made outdoor concerts less appealing. But will ticket prices fall next year, asks JIM CARROLL
SUMMER 2009 was a season to test the mettle of all involved in live music in Ireland. The recession meant there was less disposable income around for ticket purchases, while another wet summer made the idea of standing in a field to watch a band even more unpalatable than usual.
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