Billie Eilish Concerts Attract Thousands of Fans with Unique Queueing Strategies
Image credits: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard
Billie Eilish's highly anticipated Australian tour has sent fans into a frenzy, with thousands of eager concertgoers lining up for days to secure a spot at her sold-out shows in Sydney. The American singer-songwriter is set to perform four nights at the Qudos Bank Arena, and fans are going to great lengths to get as close to the stage as possible. Some have been camping out since Thursday, armed with tents, blow-up mattresses, and camping chairs, while others have turned to outsourcing platforms like Airtasker to find someone to stand in line for them.
According to reports, fans are offering up to $200 to people willing to queue for hours, with some tasks requiring the person to wait in line from as early as midnight to 4pm. One fan, who wished to remain anonymous, offered $150 to someone to take a spot in the line, while another fan, Adrianna, is hoping to pay $90 to someone who will stand outside the arena so she can get the best views of the concert in the mosh pit. The trend of paying people to queue is not new, with Airtasker revealing that Taylor Swift's Eras Tour last year saw a "huge demand" for similar tasks, with people offering big money to those willing to queue both "digitally and in-person" for tickets and seats.
For those who are unable to line up themselves, outsourcing platforms have become a popular solution. Fans are posting tasks on Airtasker, offering money to people who are willing to stand in line for hours on end. However, Qudos Bank Arena has a strict rule that prohibits lining up outside the venue before 8am on the day of the event, which has led to some creative solutions from fans. Some have been gathering in nearby areas, waiting for the queue to officially open, while others have been using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they wait.
The queueing strategy has become a major talking point among fans, with some expressing frustration at the lengths people are going to secure a top spot. However, for many fans, the opportunity to see Billie Eilish live is worth the wait. The singer's music has been a huge hit among Australian audiences, with her third album and songs like Bad Guy and When The Party's Over proving to be particular favorites. Billie Eilish has also been praised for her egalitarian approach to her tours, which do not feature VIP sections and provide all fans with the same level of access.
As the tour continues, it will be interesting to see how fans adapt to the queueing system and whether the trend of paying people to stand in line will continue. For now, it's clear that Billie Eilish's Australian tour is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, with fans willing to go to great lengths to experience her live show. The list of upcoming tour dates includes:
- Monday, March 4, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Tuesday, March 5, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Wednesday, March 6, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Thursday, March 7, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Related Tags