The Circus Maximus is sold out for
six dates by ex Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour starting
Friday and 80% of the tickets have been bought outside Rome -
33% from abroad and 47% from the rest of Italy, a Rome city
councillor said Thursday.
"Ninety thousand spectators at the Circus Maximus for David
Gilmour's sole six dates in continental Europe," said councilor
for Major Events of Rome Capital Alessandro Onorato.
"We are happy that, from Friday 27 September, the great artist
will be in Rome to give the city unique shows".
"Reservations are sold out and only 20% of those who bought
tickets are Roman - he added - 33% will come from abroad,
especially from Germany, France and the United Kingdom, 47% from
the rest of Italy.
"These are important numbers for the city and demonstrate how
major events, sporting, concert and cultural, are a driving
force for the economy thanks to significant economic benefits
and new jobs.
"The choice of the former Pink Floyd guitarist to come to Rome
to present his latest album 'Luck and Strange', preferring it to
other European cities is the objective proof of how this city
has become increasingly attractive and sought-after abroad.
"It is a prestigious recognition of the strategy of major events
that we have embraced since day one with Mayor (Roberto)
Gualtieri".
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