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Originally Posted by Addick
What facts are you using to prove that there is a major bleed? We all know that Rexall is doing much better than the Dome but are other forms of entertainment in Calgary seeing an increase in patronage more than the any increase seen in Edmonton during the period where the Saddledome has fell behind?
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As I have said multiple times, these things are very difficult to prove one way or the other, because no one says "well, I didn't go to a concert this month so I am going to go see a play".
All we can do is ask ourselves, how would I react? how do others react?
I know that, for my friends, the concert substitution is Vegas and Phoenix. I have no doubt that there are all kinds of other substitutions, many of which are here in town.
But I can throw the same question back to you: can you demonstrate any increased patronage in Calgary for other entertainment choices, compared to Edmonton?
I don't doubt that there are some. But the referenced numbers are huge. And concerts are big dollars - both direct and indirect. Unless someone can demonstrate other forms of entertainment here in town that are benefitting massively from the lack of concert attendance, it's probably pretty safe to conclude that the bleed is fairly significant.