Hundreds turned away from Mumford and Sons concert (From Daily Echo)
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Fans refused entry to Mumford & Sons gig at Portsmouth Guildhall
9:03pm Thursday 22nd November 2012 in News
Mumford & Sons
HUNDREDS of concertgoers were turned away from a Hampshire venue last night after falling victim to an apparent fake ticket scam.
Some of those refused entry to the Mumford & Sons concert had reportedly paid up to £280 for their tickets.
More than 200 people were told they cannot enter Portsmouth Guildhall for the gig.
It is believed most of the fake tickets had been purchased through online agents.
Police have been informed and are reportedly investigating the apparent scam.
Concertgoers reported a “commotion” outside the venue as long queues formed while staff checked tickets, stamping “cancelled” on any found not to be genuine.
Those with invalid tickets were also handed letters explaining the situation to them, and warning that one in ten people fall victim to ticket fraud.
The folk band, led by frontman Marcus Mumford, were at the Hampshire venue as part of their ongoing UK tour.
They shot to fame in September 2009 after releasing debut single, Little Lion Man.
Their debut album, Sigh No More, which was released in October 2009, reached number two in the UK album chart.
It went on to win a Brit Award in 2011 for Best British Album.
The band's second album, released just two months ago, flew into the UK charts at number one, while also bagging top spot in the US.
Comments(26)
andysaints007
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9:10pm Thu 22 Nov 12
chavfreezone
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9:32pm Thu 22 Nov 12
pushamara
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9:44pm Thu 22 Nov 12
andysaints007 wrote:Seriously?! Most overrated band ever? How many bands do you know of where the lead singer plays the bass drum with one foot, tambourine with the other foot, plays rhythm guitar and also sings.. all at the same time?! Guess you prefer manufactured music like one direction rather than a real band who play there own music! Anyone who hasn't seen them I suggest watching any of there live songs on YouTube and see for yourself!
Ahhhhh that's a shame. Fancy paying £280 for a ticket - they must have MUG stamped on their foreheads !
Just another reader
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9:57pm Thu 22 Nov 12
pushamara wrote:Think you quoted the wrong chap!
andysaints007 wrote:Seriously?! Most overrated band ever? How many bands do you know of where the lead singer plays the bass drum with one foot, tambourine with the other foot, plays rhythm guitar and also sings.. all at the same time?! Guess you prefer manufactured music like one direction rather than a real band who play there own music! Anyone who hasn't seen them I suggest watching any of there live songs on YouTube and see for yourself!
Ahhhhh that's a shame. Fancy paying £280 for a ticket - they must have MUG stamped on their foreheads !
Lockssmart
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10:20pm Thu 22 Nov 12
VictorMeldrew
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11:12pm Thu 22 Nov 12
Hdg end mo
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11:23pm Thu 22 Nov 12
Andy Lombardi
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11:45pm Thu 22 Nov 12
11.2p, over 5 years, less administration costs that is.
Just a thought.
The Music Man
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11:56pm Thu 22 Nov 12
VictorMeldrew
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11:57pm Thu 22 Nov 12
VictorMeldrew
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11:57pm Thu 22 Nov 12
pushamara
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12:05am Fri 23 Nov 12
Just another reader wrote:Yes, apologies!
pushamara wrote:Think you quoted the wrong chap!andysaints007 wrote: Ahhhhh that's a shame. Fancy paying £280 for a ticket - they must have MUG stamped on their foreheads !Seriously?! Most overrated band ever? How many bands do you know of where the lead singer plays the bass drum with one foot, tambourine with the other foot, plays rhythm guitar and also sings.. all at the same time?! Guess you prefer manufactured music like one direction rather than a real band who play there own music! Anyone who hasn't seen them I suggest watching any of there live songs on YouTube and see for yourself!
TheJoiners
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2:13am Fri 23 Nov 12
The Music Man wrote:Did you go Music Man?
In other news, Paul Heaton, from The Beautiful South, was at The Joiners tonight
He smashed it, was incredible. TY Mr H :-)
Funk Dr Spock
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5:57am Fri 23 Nov 12
MisterGrimsdale
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6:56am Fri 23 Nov 12
Funk Dr Spock wrote:"Over Educated" Of course. Better to be thick and angry and read the Daily Mirror.
Awful ,over rated ,over privaliged ,over educated band atleast they play their own instruments i suppose.But what idiot wouild pay £280 to see them .My god i wouldnt pay that to see Jimi Hendrix....
Manicsaintbloke
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8:22am Fri 23 Nov 12
Ozmosis
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8:24am Fri 23 Nov 12
Funk Dr Spock wrote:Unlike your good self, who clearly is rather lacking in quality education, as you can't string a set of sentences together - spelling, punctuation and grammar all faulty. :-p
Awful ,over rated ,over privaliged ,over educated band atleast they play their own instruments i suppose.But what idiot wouild pay £280 to see them .My god i wouldnt pay that to see Jimi Hendrix....
rich the stitch
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9:25am Fri 23 Nov 12
Lockssmart wrote:Ah yes, watching a band on youtube compaired to seeing them live, is like watching **** on the internet compaired to having sex.
Watch it on YouTube, save £280. Simples
St Retford
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10:08am Fri 23 Nov 12
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St Retford
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10:09am Fri 23 Nov 12
Manicsaintbloke wrote:They were one of the best-selling bands of the 90s - I don't think they're that underrated.
I paid £25 to see the manic street preachers In Bournemouth a few years ago the most underrated band in Britain
(Unless you include the Nicky Wire solo album which was amazing but only bought by seven people.)
St Retford
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10:12am Fri 23 Nov 12
pushamara wrote:Does being a 'real' band who write their own songs and play their own instruments make you better than someone that doesn't?
andysaints007 wrote:Seriously?! Most overrated band ever? How many bands do you know of where the lead singer plays the bass drum with one foot, tambourine with the other foot, plays rhythm guitar and also sings.. all at the same time?! Guess you prefer manufactured music like one direction rather than a real band who play there own music! Anyone who hasn't seen them I suggest watching any of there live songs on YouTube and see for yourself!
Ahhhhh that's a shame. Fancy paying £280 for a ticket - they must have MUG stamped on their foreheads !
Are Shed 7 therefore better than Elvis Presley?
Lockssmart
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10:17am Fri 23 Nov 12
rich the stitch wrote:Nowt wrong with ****. You don't have to chat it up, by it drinks, give it a lift home and you can adjust how tight you want it. It doesn't whinge at you, or tell you not to go to football. You spend your £280 watching a load of losers mugging you off.
Lockssmart wrote:Ah yes, watching a band on youtube compaired to seeing them live, is like watching **** on the internet compaired to having sex.
Watch it on YouTube, save £280. Simples
sofa_king_right
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10:26am Fri 23 Nov 12
pushamara wrote:Why doesn't he also strap some cymbals to his knees and get a harmonica?
andysaints007 wrote:Seriously?! Most overrated band ever? How many bands do you know of where the lead singer plays the bass drum with one foot, tambourine with the other foot, plays rhythm guitar and also sings.. all at the same time?! Guess you prefer manufactured music like one direction rather than a real band who play there own music! Anyone who hasn't seen them I suggest watching any of there live songs on YouTube and see for yourself!
Ahhhhh that's a shame. Fancy paying £280 for a ticket - they must have MUG stamped on their foreheads !
Then he could become a one man band, sack the others, and keep all the money for himself!
murfmeister
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11:01am Fri 23 Nov 12
Manicsaintbloke wrote:they signed their record deal in the joiners basement!
I paid £25 to see the manic street preachers In Bournemouth a few years ago the most underrated band in Britain
My mate got turned away from the Mumford and sons gig last night and he actually bought his ticket from Ticketmaster!
pushamara
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11:50am Fri 23 Nov 12
St Retford wrote:I'm pretty sure the last time I saw elvis Presley he was a solo artist and not band!
pushamara wrote:Does being a 'real' band who write their own songs and play their own instruments make you better than someone that doesn't?
andysaints007 wrote:Seriously?! Most overrated band ever? How many bands do you know of where the lead singer plays the bass drum with one foot, tambourine with the other foot, plays rhythm guitar and also sings.. all at the same time?! Guess you prefer manufactured music like one direction rather than a real band who play there own music! Anyone who hasn't seen them I suggest watching any of there live songs on YouTube and see for yourself!
Ahhhhh that's a shame. Fancy paying £280 for a ticket - they must have MUG stamped on their foreheads !
Are Shed 7 therefore better than Elvis Presley?
Lockssmart says...
9:06pm Thu 22 Nov 12