Chrissie Hynde reveals why The Pretenders don’t play arenas: “Clubs and theatres are better for the audience and for the band”
nme.comChrissie Hynde has explained the reasons why she and The Pretenders don’t play arenas, even though they could, and prefers to stick to shows in clubs and theatres.After playing a show in Milwaukee, Hynde revealed in an Instagram post that the band are frequently asked why they don’t play bigger venues and went on to detail why.“Over these past years, people often ask why we aren’t playing in bigger venues i e.
arenas? The simple answer is: Clubs and theatres are better venues for the audience and for the band,” she wrote.“Personally, I have never stayed for a three hour show, and I like to see the band on stage rather than on screens if I’m in the audience.
And if I’m on stage, I like to see every audience member right up to the back of the balcony.A post shared by Chrissie Hynde (@chrissiehyndemusic)She continued: “So yes, we could be playing bigger places, making more money, and in some people’s eyes, garnering more prestige…… but we really don’t give a shit about that stuff.”“We have loved supporting Stevie Nicks, Phil Collins, Guns N’ Roses, and now the Foo Fighters in huge venues, but for our own shows we like to keep it reined in.”Last week, The Pretenders added a handful of new dates to their 2024 UK tour which is set to kick off later this autumn.The new dates will see Chrissie Hynde and co perform at Liverpool’s Philharmonic on October 30, York’s Barbican on October 31 and Sheffield’s City Hall on November 1.
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