Aventura Tops GAGA, MARIAH, JONAS, JOHN MAYER & More At Concert Box Offices
Aventura performing to a Sold Out crowd in Atlantic City, NJ during "The Last Tour" photo by: Leslie DJ
Aventura continues to demonstrate that they are one of the music industry’s Top-Drawing Artists Nationwide, Regardless of Language. If, as the saying goes, fans vote with their wallet, it is clear that North American concert audiences have voted for AVENTURA as one of the most in-demand acts in music. This week, New York’s “Kings of Bachata” once again hold the #2 spot on the Pollstar/AP List of “Top 20 Concert Draws” – Surpassing all English artists Beyond Miley Cyrus (See Rankings Below)
Having already produced FOUR #1 Singles & Tallying 23 Weeks At #1 on the Latin Albums Chart, AVENTURA’s “THE LAST” has just reached TRIPLE-PLATINUM Sales levels in the Latin market.
This month has seen Aventura become the first Latin music artist with its own Game/App For iPhone & iPod Touch. Open Mic: Aventura is a Singing/Karaoke Game that let’s fans sing along with The Kings of Bachata on hit songs, “Su Veneno” & “Un Beso” (With More To Come).
Aventura is about to embark on a tour of Mexico & South America from Late April to Early June, Aventura will soon be announcing dates for their eagerly-awaited second leg Of U.S. concert dates for this Summer.
They also just dominated the Annual Casandra Awards in the Dominican Republic – Winning SIX Awards, including the coveted ‘Soberano’ as the Top Artist Of the Year.
TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS - By The Associated Press – Thursday, March 18, 2010
1. (1) Miley Cyrus; $1,156,010; $68.84.
2. (2) Aventura; $730,442; $77.94.
3. (3) Trans-Siberian Orchestra; $696,496; $44.35.
4. (4) KISS; $563,646; $59.90.
5. (7) John Mayer; $548,708; $59.48.
6. (5) Lady Gaga; $544,046; $48.61.
7. (New) Mariah Carey; $539,283; $100.82.
8. (6) Guns N’ Roses; $463,017; $74.53.
9. (8) Jeff Dunham; $362,357; $46.55.
10. (New) Furthur; $323,603; $52.70.
11. (10) Breaking Benjamin / Three Days Grace; $219,285; $36.67
12. (9) So You Think You Can Dance; $216,852; $51.43.
13. (11) Jason Aldean; $214,581; $30.38.
14. (12) Rain – A Tribute To The Beatles; $182,539; $48.14.
15. (13) Daughtry; $160,201; $38.04.
16. (14) Mannheim Steamroller; $144,967; $55.82.
17. (15) Three Days Grace; $133,811; $35.59.
18. (16) Nick Jonas & The Administration; $130,660; $39.34.
19. (18) Casting Crowns; $115,197; $26.36.
20. (17) Brian Setzer Orchestra; $113,454; $53.92.
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
For more on Aventura visit their official website http://www.aventuraworldwide.com/
Source: digital Girl Inc. via ROGERS & COWAN
