Celine too expensive for a Jamaican jazz festival

[Love,]

That's 100 million Jamaican dollars, which equals to 1.41 million US dollars.

 

$100M for Celine. Next!

Roland Henry

Sunday, October 19, 2008

 

International superstar Celine Dion's asking price of J$100 million is just too much for Turnkey Productions.

 

"That figure is just way out of our reach," said Walter Elmore, Turnkey Productions principal, reacting to rumours that the multi-platinum-selling singer would be the headline act at next year's jazz festival.

 

"We just don't have the audience or buying power to offset that kind of cost," Elmore told Sunday Entertainment in a phone interview on Friday afternoon. He said he had several talks with Dion's handlers in an effort to "work something out", but to no avail.

 

Dion has been a stalwart on various international music charts for the better part of two decades and her commercial successes include several awards and a well-supported nightly concert show in Las Vegas. She is easily one of the best selling artistes alive and has a large fan-base worldwide.

 

But Dion isn't the only foreign act who comes at a hefty price.

"We're also talking to Stevie Wonder, but that too, is just a matter of money," Elmore said, noting that he had been trying to attract the legend of an artiste for years.

 

While Elmore refused to drop the exact spend it would take to bring Wonder to Jamaica, he said "it is a substantial amount of money".

 

"I'm working on a number of angles to make it happen," Elmore told SE, insisting however, that he does not want to deceive prospective patrons by "saying it's a sure thing now" and be unable to deliver come Janurary 2009, when the festival is slated to happen.

 

Though Elmore is still unsure about most of those who will be on the bill during the three-night festival, he did confirm that Lionel Richie - no stranger to the Jamaican jazz stage - is a shoe-in. Elmore told SE that he is also looking at bringing back former Foreigner front man Lou Gramm, who could not perform last year due to laryngitis.

 

Elmore listed Atlantic Star, Toni Braxton, Kenny G and John Legend (with newcomer Estelle) as other internationals acts who may have a spot on the 2009 bill.

Edited October 19, 2008 at 05:41 AM by Love,

[CellyDee87]

Technically 1.4 million American dollars isn't that much, it's a lot in terms of Jamaican money but it seems like a standard Celine price to me I believe there was once a thread about a private Celine show costing around the 2 million mark, so really it's not that shocking...

[whineupemily]

Those little babies don't even know who they are even dealing with .. DUH CELINE DION

[CelineisMyLove]

It's CELINE DION for crying out loud! what did they expect to have to pay her? she is the best and deserves to be paid the best!...

[whineupemily]

It's CELINE DION for crying out loud! what did they expect to have to pay her? she is the best and deserves to be paid the best!...

EXACTLY!

Did they think they were paying for that 1 cent whore Miley?

[CelineisMyLove]

lool, Celine is true Talent, which is priceless!

[whineupemily]

lool, Celine is true Talent, which is priceless!

OMD; very very true!

I think Celine should have showed them a big fat #ss check then say "At least I can afford it"

Edited October 19, 2008 at 06:29 AM by whineupemily

[CelineisMyLove]

I think I speak for us all in saying as soon as I gather up 1.4 million dollars..I know who I'm calling!! lol..I can only dream!...maybe one day!

[whineupemily]

:laugh:

[Chula]

Can we conclude that 1.4m is what she gets from every single concert?

[Krys]

Can we conclude that 1.4m is what she gets from every single concert?

 

nope

[jessx]

I read somewhere that céline was 1 of the most expensive artits to have perform and im sure it sed something like she cost $6 million! It sounds lile shes already brought the price down! Surely they cant expect to not pay a hefty price 2 have celine perform. You have 2 pay 4 class! I mean this isnt mariah carey were talkin about!

[carmGel55]

that is cheap actually compare to 10 million US dollar payment to her for an exclusive concert for the Sultan of the Brunei, Hajl Hassanal Bolkhiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. He's considered the third richest man of the planet.

 

and it just so happen that he's a big big fan of celine.

 

here is the link, check it out:

 

http://www.angelfire.com/pop/divacelinedion/Didyouknow.html

 

hope i'd help

 

[whineupemily]

You guys are definitely right; thats why im saying i think Celine needs to go show those babies one of her big fat checks to show them that she can afford it!

 

Once again, did they think they were paying for 1 cent whore Miley?

Dont think so; like someone else said "You have to pay for class"

[beautyroses]

maybe Celine knows what is going on there.

and also she deserve good money.

If they want her the sould pay

 

I think it is a way of I don't wanna sing for you in polite way

[celine4evauk]

that is cheap actually compare to 10 million US dollar payment to her for an exclusive concert for the Sultan of the Brunei, Hajl Hassanal Bolkhiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. He's considered the third richest man of the planet.

 

and it just so happen that he's a big big fan of celine.

 

here is the link, check it out:

 

http://www.angelfire.com/pop/divacelinedion/Didyouknow.html

 

hope i'd help

 

 

 

And that concert is one of my all-time favourites!! Her vocal is so raw - completely live. Fabulous - worth every penny.

[cmcdaori]

Those little babies don't even know who they are even dealing with .. DUH CELINE DION

 

Funny..hehhehhheh..

[cmcdaori]

maybe Celine knows what is going on there.

and also she deserve good money.

If they want her the sould pay

 

I think it is a way of I don't wanna sing for you in polite way

 

Hi sweety...i think u're definitely right..i agree with u..

[Prince Whiskers]

Can't she simply do this for art's sake? After all, she needs not the money but the experience to come up with a credible jazz album.

 

[JP]

Well, it's normal, she's Celine.. I mean she's not a beginning artist!

She had 25 millions for 8 concerts in Montreal so she usually ask for more

[Love,]

Actually, I'm well-aware of Celine's fee demands.

 

I know that her private party asking price is up to $6.5 million for a private concert.

 

that is cheap actually compare to 10 million US dollar payment to her for an exclusive concert for the Sultan of the Brunei, Hajl Hassanal Bolkhiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. He's considered the third richest man of the planet.

 

CORRECTION: the concert for the Sultan of Brunei was 1 million British Pounds (1.5 million US dollars) for Celine. The Sultan gave Michael Jackson $10 million.

 

I'm just putting into perspective about this, because the Air Jamaican Jazz and Blues Festival is a very respected, international music festival and it is not a private event. Normally, there would be discounts given to music organizations when they have events like these. On top of this, most of the concerts at these jazz festivals are not full concerts.

 

Back in the summer of 2002, when Celine performed in those summer concert series, where she sang about 5 songs each, I highly doubt that her representatives demanded this kind of money.

[reveal_corale]

It's CELINE DION for crying out loud! what did they expect to have to pay her? she is the best and deserves to be paid the best!...

EXACTLY!

Did they think they were paying for that 1 cent whore Miley?

 

 

i couldnt have saidit any better myslef.

i hate mileyy

[Xpresso]

Can't she simply do this for art's sake? After all, she needs not the money but the experience to come up with a credible jazz album.

 

 

If Celine would accept every invitation gets for "art's sake", she would have to travel the world, pay for her flights, assistants, musicians, etc. and barely get paid!

She would go bankrupt!!

[celinefanonline]

well it's normal price for Celine lol hahaha

 

but i have to say no wonder she's so rich ahhahaha

[anget64]

i will let my friends know to start saving up for my wedding

(for when they get her to sing at it!!!! lol)

[celine-addict]

Celine Dion is one of the most successful recording artists of all time. 1.4M sounds average for an artist of her caliber.

[Love,]

To many people who responded here: In the nicest and kindest way - Duh!

 

Read Posts #1 and #21.

Edited October 20, 2008 at 06:01 AM by Love,

[whineupemily]

Actually, I'm well-aware of Celine's fee demands.

 

I know that her private party asking price is up to $6.5 million for a private concert.

 

that is cheap actually compare to 10 million US dollar payment to her for an exclusive concert for the Sultan of the Brunei, Hajl Hassanal Bolkhiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. He's considered the third richest man of the planet.

 

CORRECTION: the concert for the Sultan of Brunei was 1 million British Pounds (1.5 million US dollars) for Celine. The Sultan gave Michael Jackson $10 million.

 

I'm just putting into perspective about this, because the Air Jamaican Jazz and Blues Festival is a very respected, international music festival and it is not a private event. Normally, there would be discounts given to music organizations when they have events like these. On top of this, most of the concerts at these jazz festivals are not full concerts.

 

Back in the summer of 2002, when Celine performed in those summer concert series, where she sang about 5 songs each, I highly doubt that her representatives demanded this kind of money.

Definitely

[whineupemily]

It's CELINE DION for crying out loud! what did they expect to have to pay her? she is the best and deserves to be paid the best!...

EXACTLY!

Did they think they were paying for that 1 cent whore Miley?

 

 

i couldnt have saidit any better myslef.

i hate mileyy

Who doesnt

Celine should be payed 1000000 million

[Chula]

If Miley is worth 1 cent, Britney is 1/10000 cent