Matt Goss Cancels Manchester Show Due To Dismal Ticket Sales Of Just 400. 

Freelance Music Journalist Alison Jones 13th April 2025

Promoters Phil McIntyre have made the difficult decision to cancel Matt Goss's Manchester "Hits and More" concert at the Manchester O2 Apollo due to alarmingly low ticket sales. Despite efforts to boost attendance—such as closing off the top floor and slashing ticket prices—the reality hit hard when only just under 400 tickets were sold, leading to the announcement of the cancellation on Friday, April 11, via Ticketmaster.  

The former frontman of Bros has struggled to draw crowds over his last 12 performances, resulting in significant financial setbacks for the promoters. Most shows required reduced seating to accommodate dwindling interest, with the exception of the London event. Even there, ticket prices dipped dramatically, with offers as low as £5 to £15 in a bid to attract fans.  In our pursuit to understand this troubling trend, we reached out to 02 apollo and Ticketmaster, who confirmed that the cancellation stemmed directly from disappointing ticket sales.  

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They stressed that both the promoters and the venue put forth extraordinary efforts to promote the event, but ultimately, the interest simply wasn't there for the former 80s pop star.   This situation serves as a powerful reminder of the unpredictable nature of the music industry. Even artists with once established legacies can face formidable challenges in drawing audiences.