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bcwefbba · Posted: Thu 3:04, 18 Apr 2013 Post subject: AP PhotoEvan Agostini

Save the Date mailer sent out to fan club members
The Friends of Josh Groban fan club will be unveiling a new site on November 9,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Member benefits include the chance to buy concert tickets early, exclusive videos and photos, new music previews, members only contests, message boards, and profile pages. The site is celebrating it 6th anniversary. There are a host of other musicians who have fan club sites simlilar to FOJG. Here is a comparison of what Josh Groban site has to offer compared to some other fan clubs. Fan clubs mentioned are ones that offer paid memberships and have a large fan base in terms of memberships and/or concert sales.
The fan club offers 3 tier options,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Tier 1 for $64.99 includes an exclusive FOJG Soundstage EP, "A Collection" 11"x17" Lithograph, 100% organic recycled JG logo t-shirt , recyclable, collapsible JG logo shopping bag, 5" x 7" recycled JG logo,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], journal with pen and year 6 patch. Tier 2 offers the EP, lithograph and patch for $49.99. Tier 3 is $29.99 and comes with a $10 official Josh Groban store gift card and patch.
Harry Connick Jr poses for a photo
in New York (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Harry Connick Jr Fan Club members receive newsletters, access to contests, and priority seating to concerts . Fan club members report getting the best seats, usually in the first 10 rows. They have also received gifts at the concert such as free posters. The fan club is a great value for such a small amount charged,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. It has 3 tier levels with slightly lower price than Josh for lower level. The premiere level is $64.99 which includes a tshirt, necklace and DVD, Second level is 42,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].99 without the necklace and the lowest level is 29.99 features $15 gift card towards Buble on-line store.
Jonas Brothers fan club Team Jonas
The Jonas Brothers at a press conference in Conn (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Many teen-aged girls beg their parents to join Team Jonas. The Team Jonas Premium Membership gets you an exclusive Fan Club Gift Pack, plus full access to all areas of the Jonas Brothers Fan Club site including the Community area where you can chat with other Jonas Brothers fans. You can also participate in members-only contests and get exclusive presale access to Jonas Brothers concert tickets. For $34.99 it includes a welcome gift pack, welcome letter from Jonas Brothers, early access to presale ticketing for 6 tickets per tour,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], fan club-only contests,member-only message boards and blogs, exclusive Jonas videos, photos, and blogs
,opportunities for access to Jonas Brothers - related parties, fan gatherings and meet greets (where available), newsletters and online store discount,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. The $29.99 option comes with the same things except for welcome pack and letter.
Bono, left ad Larry Mullen Jr of U2 in Pasedena, CA (AP Photo)
The top grossing band, U2, has jumped on the paid fan club band wagon. For $50 you get a lot of the same things you would get on FOJG. Included are all the band's music streaming all the time; full length, full-screen video including exclusive clips shot by the band; archived news going back through the years; interviews with the band and those they work with. Plus Zootopia - 24/7 chat along with email access.
presale for tickets - ahead of the public onsale,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Online tour coverage for subscribers includes virtual access all areas when the band are on the road: exclusive photography,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], reports and video from the show, subscriber-only clips and the legendary tour diaries of U2 show designer, Willie Williams. Subscriber-only music releases and the new remix collection features tracks that spans the band's career - and some surprises. The remix cd will be mailed to all subscribers, and it will not be available for sale online or in store.
Bon Jovi in New York,(AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
Bon Jovi has by far the most expensive fan club. After all, they were the top-selling concert of 2008. Again, there are 3 price points. The top level is $159.95. For these big bucks the member gets an album flat signed by Jon BonJovi himself, premium quality tshirt, membership card, welcome letter from Jon and $10 donation in members name to Soul Foundation. The next membership level offers
a membership card, letter and tshirt for $79.95 . $49.95 gets you online access, chances to win M with Jon, presales,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], photo video etc.
Friends of Josh Groban is pretty competive compared to other fan clubs out there. Fans seem to be willing to pay for the privilege of getting exclusive video, photos, music and of course, pre-sale tickets. Plus what better way to meet other fans than by joining the message boards.You would also like:

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