Promoter defends ticket stance

The music promoter behind Tuesday night’s Stereophonics concert in Dundee has defended its ticket stance.

Regular Music urged fans to carry photo identification with third party tickets purchased through sites like Viagogo.

The decision was made in an attempt to try to curb ticket touts but an Arbroath woman who was turned away claimed some fans still gained access to the gig with third party tickets but others were sent home.

The “rigid” stance has been condemned by some as preventing genuine fans gaining access to venues to listen to their favourite acts.

However, according to Regular Music, the event was largely a success.

John Stout, of Regular Music, said: “It was repeatedly stressed that ID matching the name on the tickets would be required for this show and a number of people were refused entry because they could not provide matching ID.

“We do sympathise with fans whose tickets were bought through Viagogo and were denied entry.

“However the overwhelming majority of tickets for the show ended up in the hands of fans at face value as a result of the measures taken to prevent resale.”

Mr Stout said lessons would be learnt for the future following the gig.

He continued: “We will be reviewing the ticketing for this show and will take on board any lessons.”