how to waste 4.6 mio usd
about 1 million fans just saw the rolling stones playing for free in rio de janeiro; well, at least thousands of them while the majority had to watch the show on various big video screens. the rollin methuselahs were happy about the city of rio and some telecommunications companies were forking out 4.6 mio USD to organize the show of their life. all the world and his brother were happy to catch a glimpse at mick jagger’s bastard and how he’s a look-a-like (…see his mouth is as big as…) and about 4000 VIPs willing to pose for photoshootings with the most recent cellphones.
giant spectacle, giant budget. ordinary indie-bands could go on tour for about 16 years nonstop. about 6.000 ‘ordinary’ band shows could be hosted - probably reaching about twice as much people; of course without the rock-elders and their brats, instead providing face-to-face interaction between the audience and the bands. the rolling stones’ gig could be projected onto videoscreens as well if desired…
