Money, Money, Money

It seems that my favourite promoters have dropped the ball again.
Worst conditions in 100 years? come on!
No stewards to move "opportunistic" fans?
If I had paid €500 for a ticket. I'd be feeling just a tad put out.
There was a report on the evening news showing the traffic chaos and then interviewing people as they walked out early. One bloke complained about the diva constantly taking breaks during the show, comparing her to to Bruce Springsteen playing for three hours straight, after he'd paid €200 for the ticket, a fair point surely.
On the other hand, I found it hard to feel sympathy for the woman who complained that the "helis" (yes, she said "Helis") let her down and she had to take a car. Rock n' Roll.

More bollocks about the way concert goers get ripped off in Ireland as today's Irish Times has this about charges;

Event promoters will have to include booking fees and other charges in their advertised ticket prices under new regulations due later this year.

The measure, designed to ensure consumers know the overall price of an event and do not have to pay "hidden" charges, and which is expected to be introduced following a period of consultation, is to be announced today by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin.

The move comes amid growing consumer complaints over the price of event tickets. For example, tickets for this weekend's Barbra Streisand concert, which was beset by traffic chaos and bad weather, cost up to €550, even before additional charges were added.

Here's a review from someone who was there, sounds like a real fan who got jipped and check the link at the bottom for the threat of legal action, I shall expect a letter soon.