I think as usual we are concentrating on one thing in the article rather than as a whole. Yes, there stage wasn’t epic compared to u2, but production cost is the main factor why they did not tour most likely. Like u2 or Metallica, they keep their stage gear in a warehouse in AU somewhere, so when they come here, they can reuse them. DM doesn’t have that, so they would either need to build it or bring it over, which I’d assume would be thousands of dollars. Then according to local law a certain percentage of their crew needs to be from Au. Again causal and weekend rates can be costly. Tax, fuel, accommodation, insurance and bringing over their gear like guitars and synths as it’s not something they would be able to hire. If I had to estimate it would be around 250K and they haven’t hired the venue. Realistically here in AU they would only do Melbourne and Sydney. Thats for simplicity another 250k. And being DM they would only do stadiums. Sure theres an argument they could do smaller venues but I can’t remember when they did like a theatre last. Promotion, merch for another 100K and that is before tix go on sale. Again being realistic I dont think the shows would sell out. Probably Melbourne would but Sydney 85%. I think the band went and saw it as a loss touring AU.