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Old 12-12-2014, 10:43
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Well, week and half till pay day, hope everyone forgets about this now...
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Old 12-12-2014, 11:01
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Not worried about these dates so much given the amount of spares surfacing for this tour. It'll be fine.
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Old 12-12-2014, 11:21
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I have a spare standing in case someone needs one after Christmas.
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Old 12-12-2014, 12:08
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Got my tickets whilst riding the bus into Manc City centre
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Old 12-12-2014, 15:24
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10.30am and not already sold out? Midlanders I am disappointed in you!
They were sold out at 9.20 am if you have mobility issues.
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Old 12-12-2014, 15:56
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They were sold out at 9.20 am if you have mobility issues.
Sorry to hear about the trouble you have had getting your ticket Finn! It's really not good enough. Venues need to be getting this sort of thing sorted.
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Old 12-12-2014, 20:06
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I had more trouble getting one accessible space today than tours where I've bought multiple tickets to multiple venues for multiple people. You think ticket buying for a small venue is stressful? Try phoning to get one of six places.

There are around 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK, roughly 2 per cent of the UK population*. In a 3,000 capacity venue that percentage ratio would mean 60 accessible spaces could be needed. I didn't even make one of the six they offer. I'm going because one of the six wheelchair users doesn't need a carer space - but I'll be behind another wheelchair right up on the back of the balcony.

You know what's even worse? Wolves is one of the more accessible venues for gigs.

*http://www.efds.co.uk/resources/facts_and_statistics
So sorry it's been this difficult for you It really, really shouldn't be in 2014; a long way still to go sadly.
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Old 12-12-2014, 20:55
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I had more trouble getting one accessible space today than tours where I've bought multiple tickets to multiple venues for multiple people. You think ticket buying for a small venue is stressful? Try phoning to get one of six places.

There are around 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK, roughly 2 per cent of the UK population*. In a 3,000 capacity venue that percentage ratio would mean 60 accessible spaces could be needed. I didn't even make one of the six they offer. I'm going because one of the six wheelchair users doesn't need a carer space - but I'll be behind another wheelchair right up on the back of the balcony.

You know what's even worse? Wolves is one of the more accessible venues for gigs.

*http://www.efds.co.uk/resources/facts_and_statistics
6 spaces??? that's terrible. I hope your view isn't too restricted
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Old 12-12-2014, 21:01
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Six spaces is three times as many as Edinburgh offers - two spaces in a 2,200 capacity venue. http://www.usherhall.co.uk/screenloa...l&type=include

Then there's Cardiff - a 10,000 capacity venue that has already filled it's spaces* http://www.seetickets.com/event/mani...-castle/836040

*Rumoured to be 25, but trying to confirm.

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Old 12-12-2014, 21:07
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Bullshit!!!

It's 2014, why won't people wake up?

Yes, disabled music fans want to see gigs, is that so hard for them to swallow?
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Old 12-12-2014, 21:10
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Six spaces is three times as many as Edinburgh offers - two spaces in a 2,200 capacity venue. http://www.usherhall.co.uk/screenloa...l&type=include

Or Cardiff - a 10,000 capacity venue that has already filled it's spaces* http://www.seetickets.com/event/mani...-castle/836040

*Rumoured to be 25, but trying to confirm.
it'll be down to cost.. it always is..along with a serious lack of imagination from whoever owns/runs the venues. They would have to re-design the seating plan but it's most definitely do-able
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Old 12-12-2014, 21:19
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I don't blame the band (l'm sure, like most of the public, they assume that accessibility laws mean that disabled fans are catered for.) I blame the venues and the promoters.
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Old 12-12-2014, 22:48
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Have a friend with mobility issues and I know how hard it can be organising for her to be able to attend theatre shows. Venues definitely need to start improving in these areas. It's just not acceptable.
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Old 16-12-2014, 20:42
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My ticket arrived today! Whoop!
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