Foo Fighters fans outraged at being refused gig entry

From Digital Spy

Foo Fighters fans were left outraged last night (September 19) after they were refused entry to their London show.

The band were playing a one-off gig at the O2 Arena to promote their new album Concrete and Gold, but some fans were left disappointed when they were turned away despite having tickets.

Those who could not present a photo ID matching their booking were apparently refused entry by security, with the majority affected seemingly those who booked tickets through the O2's official resale partner StubHub and other resale outlets.

It was claimed that ticket holders weren't made aware of the restrictions – which have become common with major gigs to combat ticket touts – ahead of the show.

"Anyone that has a Foo Fighters ticket that they didn't pay for, don't bother. The name on the ticket must be backed up by photo ID. I've witnessed people being turned away that had received tickets as gifts. The purchaser must be present apparently," wrote one fan.

Another added: "Gutted, been the victims of ticket fraud. Got turned away at the O2."

It seems that viagogo has been one of the major ticket resale sites to be blamed by fans who have bought tickets through them.

However, others have stated that the requirement to show photo ID has been mentioned from the very start.