A chara, – In spite of the plethora of negative comments aimed at MCD in the aftermath of Slane 2009, I believe the promoters in question are perfectly positioned to act as the vanguard of the Irish economic struggle ahead.
To my eye, they have managed to cut costs (less security, fewer bar staff) while keeping revenues constant (80,000 people somehow paying the same exorbitant prices as two years ago). Furthermore, in a nod to the green economy, they have also managed to actively discourage the use of any mode of transport other than walking in order to get to and from their shows. – Is mise,