Amazon launches live music events for Prime members only – and Blondie is the first band to perform
The new live entertainment programme is offered exclusively to Amazon Prime members, giving fans the opportunity to see their favourite artists perform
AMAZON has launched a live music business running and promoting its own gigs - and tickets will only be available to its Prime members.
In a bid to attract more Prime customers, the e-commerce giant will put on live music events featuring major artists, including Blondie, Katie Melua and Texas.
Prime members can either to see the artists live - at a cost of up to £150 - or watch the set on Prime Video for free.
Amazon Prime members currently pay £7.99 a month for services including online video, music and one-day delivery.
The first Prime Live event takes place on May 23 with Blondie, which will perform to 750 fans at the intimate Round Chapel in Hackney. Tickets cost £150 per person.
Other artists scheduled to perform in venues around London include Alison Moyet (tickets cost £95) and Texas (tickets cost £75), with more artists announced throughout the year.
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Geraldine Wilson, general manager of Amazon Tickets, said: "We want to offer Prime members the best live entertainment experience they’ve ever had by giving them the chance to see their favourite artists perform up close and personal in iconic and intimate venues.
Blondie’s lead singer, Debbie Harry, added: “We are excited to be performing at the first Prime Live Event marking 40 years since our first gig in the UK."
Amazon recently announced that it will create 1,200 permanent new jobs in the UK with the opening of a new warehouse in the Cheshire town of Warrington.
The new warehouse, known as a “fulfilment centre” – where goods are received, stored and packaged – is one of four being opened this year by Amazon in order to meet “increasing customer demand” in the UK.
In total, more than 2,300 new permanent full-time jobs will be created across the four centres.
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