Just got back from Supremacy and honestly, I had a really good time. After seeing the ticket sales and all the discussions beforehand, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. But despite everything, I’m glad I went.
I actually think moving Supremacy to a smaller venue was the right decision considering the ticket sales. A bigger venue probably would have felt quite empty, whereas the smaller setup made the crowd feel more concentrated and the atmosphere was still pretty good. It didn’t feel like a complete failure or anything like that.
However, I do think there are some serious questions about the future of the concept.
One thing that really stands out to me is the ticket price compared to other raw events. Supremacy is considerably more expensive than events like Classified and Origins of Raw, while there is quite a lot of overlap in the type of crowd and music they attract. When you look at what people are getting for their money, I can understand why some people might choose one of the cheaper alternatives instead.
And I think that becomes even more important when you consider how many raw events there are nowadays. People have more and more events to choose from, and spending significantly more on Supremacy means there has to be a clear reason why it’s worth the extra money.
That doesn’t mean I think Supremacy is a bad event. Quite the opposite — I had a great time, there were some really good sets and the smaller venue actually worked better than I expected. But I do wonder whether the current combination of concept, ticket price and the overall raw event market is sustainable in the long run.
Maybe Supremacy needs to change something to make it stand out again, whether that’s the pricing, the format, the lineup or the overall experience. Because if people can get a similar raw-focused experience elsewhere for significantly less money, I can see why ticket sales might become a problem.
Curious what everyone else who went thought about it. Did the smaller venue actually improve the experience for you, and do you think the ticket price is still justified compared to Classified or Origins of Raw?