here is info about the premium/reserved tickets for the concerts:
Where is Main Events going to be?
AX2009 Main Events will be held in the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live and the LA Convention Center. Information about L.A. Live can be found on their website.
Will AX2009 have Reserved Seating Tickets for Main Events?
Yes, we will have Reserved Seating tickets available for Masquerade and the concerts at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
Will there be free seats in Main Events?
Yes, we aim to reserve a section of the seating for attendees who are not interested in purchasing Reserved Seating tickets. These will be given out at-con. Please read our policy for more details.
Will there be hotel vouchers?
You can claim one free ticket per attendee in the room to the event of your choice (AMV Contest, AX Idol, Masquerade, and the concerts). We are working with the Registration Department to have an improved method of claiming these tickets. They should be available once Online Registration opens.
How many tickets are being sold?
There is currently no limit on the tickets that are available through the Registration site.
How much will the tickets be?
We are seeking to keep prices $20.00 each in 2009. The ticket that you get with your hotel reservation is free.
When will tickets go on sale?
We are working with the Registration Department to have tickets available from the beginning, once Online Registration opens.
How can I buy a ticket?
Pre-con, we are planning on selling tickets online through the Registration site. There will also be at-con sales through our AX Ticketing booth. This is in consideration of the fact that a large number of our attendees are at-con registrants and would miss out on this otherwise.
How are seats assigned?
They are assigned in the order they are picked up or sold at the AX Ticketing counter during the convention. If you wish to sit with a group of your friends, please come as a group and let us know when you approach the window.
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so yeah, if you want a decent seat, i suggest buying one of these reserved tickets. I'm planning on doing so, most likely.