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ARROGANT AEG RESPOND! Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault! 
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everything to do with a tour has to go through and is the responsibility of the promoter.....are AEG the promoters?
It's a shame that one of the most memorable tours in history is going to be tarnished by the ticketing fiasco. I'd've thought that would be the one thing in advance to get right. I've been very lucky so far but still have shows to go to which may or may not be a lottery. [Edited 8/16/07 7:17am] PASS THE PEAS PASS THE PEAS
PASS THE PEAS PASS THE PEAS PASS THE PEAS PASS THE PEAS I'M SO FUNKY i CAN'T EVEN SLEEP WITH MYSELF www.myspace.com/edwardcase www.myspace.com/pianoclyde | |
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AWJ said: As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! ...and you know what date to pick, right... right.. |
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phils123 said: everything to do with a tour has to go through and is the responsibility of the promoter.....are AEG the promoters?
It's a shame that one of the most memorable tours in history is going to be tarnished by the ticketing fiasco. I'd've thought that would be the one thing in advance to get right. I've been very lucky so far but still have shows to go to which may or may not be a lottery. [Edited 8/16/07 7:17am] Totally agree but I guess we will never no the truth about the real arrangement between Prince, AEG & Ticketmaster regarding the after shows! All I know is when I purchased my after show tickets from Ticketmaster at the point of purchase there was NO disclaimer stating that Prince may or may not show there was also no mention of the word PARTY or PARTIES, it seems that it was all worded to clearly mislead the buyer into buying tickets for a performance they where never actually guaranteed to get! Whether or not the 3121 website stated the fact that he may or may not play is totally irrelevant as I did not book my tickets through them or sore no reason to check there site for any additional information before doing so! Subsequently since the problem has arisen Ticketmaster has amended various things on there site to try and make it clearer i.e. cover there backs! Unfortunately this comes as little consolation for those who where originally mislead buy Ticketmaster / AEG in the first place! They still don't get it the "Here's 2 tickets but we do not except responsibility for any of it and because its Princes fault so we have nothing to be sorry about" pass the buck attitude absolutely stinks! So if you where ripped but purchasing after show no show tickets POST AMENDMENTS' call AEG on 0207 536 2600 and stick it to em! AWJ [Edited 8/16/07 8:15am] | |
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darthbane2k said: AWJ said: As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! ...and you know what date to pick, right... right.. Cant do it I am afriad anyway you know what there going to say! Yep sorry sold out! AWJ | |
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AWJ said: Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault!
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ellieadore said: AWJ said: Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault!
AWJ Do you have contact details for AEG? I Originally emailed Ticketmaster Customer Service, who then sent me an email stating that they where passing the buck to AEG who in turn sent me the aforementioned letter passing the buck by blaming Prince! There details are: AEG LIVE (UK) 32nd Floor 25 Canada Squre London E14 5LQ TEL: 0207 536 2600 FAX: 0207 536 2603 EMAIL: info@aeglive.co.uk | |
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AWJ said: ellieadore said: Do you have contact details for AEG? I Originally emailed Ticketmaster Customer Service, who then sent me an email stating that they where passing the buck to AEG who in turn sent me the aforementioned letter passing the buck by blaming Prince! There details are: AEG LIVE (UK) 32nd Floor 25 Canada Squre London E14 5LQ TEL: 0207 536 2600 FAX: 0207 536 2603 EMAIL: info@aeglive.co.uk Thanks. TM are 'supposed' to be getting back to me but I don't have much faith in them. | |
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ellieadore said: AWJ said: I Originally emailed Ticketmaster Customer Service, who then sent me an email stating that they where passing the buck to AEG who in turn sent me the aforementioned letter passing the buck by blaming Prince! There details are: AEG LIVE (UK) 32nd Floor 25 Canada Squre London E14 5LQ TEL: 0207 536 2600 FAX: 0207 536 2603 EMAIL: info@aeglive.co.uk Thanks. TM are 'supposed' to be getting back to me but I don't have much faith in them. I think we are almost there but we need to keep on pushing for that refund unless you are happy with more tickets either way Good Luck! AWJ | |
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thing is, prince performing is the ultimate return but none of us really expect that though we hope, next would be NPG with a bit of prince, then another act with a bit if prince,then the NPG with no prince then another act with no prince. but at least there is something "live" on stage and there are a few options there. afterall there's a stage there and you've paid up. that night there was zilch. Just a dj who apparently has a limited prince collection. even if the music was all purple with rare paisley cuts that would have been something. But you can't really expect people to accept what was on offer. I mean they even sell seating, some of which £75, front row view of a curtain. outrageous, there has to be something LIVE! With booking and service fees it's close to £30. It's only fair and reasonable to expect a live act of some sort.
AEG are arrogant bullies laughing all the way to the bank. Perhaps a class action against them and their shady practices may bring them down a notch or two. | |
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machinegun said: thing is, prince performing is the ultimate return but none of us really expect that though we hope, next would be NPG with a bit of prince, then another act with a bit if prince,then the NPG with no prince then another act with no prince. but at least there is something "live" on stage and there are a few options there. afterall there's a stage there and you've paid up. that night there was zilch. Just a dj who apparently has a limited prince collection. even if the music was all purple with rare paisley cuts that would have been something. But you can't really expect people to accept what was on offer. I mean they even sell seating, some of which £75, front row view of a curtain. outrageous, there has to be something LIVE! With booking and service fees it's close to £30. It's only fair and reasonable to expect a live act of some sort.
AEG are arrogant bullies laughing all the way to the bank. Perhaps a class action against them and their shady practices may bring them down a notch or two. I totally agree with you. We were Kings Row £82 with booking fee. Had some live music been on it would have been disappointing but hey we all know what Prince is like. But JUST a DJ. That is not fair and that is where my grumble is. Plus when we booked our tickets their was no disclaimer about Prince not showing. And also VIP for the main concert were supposed to get Live Entertainment before the concert. That didn't happen either. | |
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ellieadore said: machinegun said: thing is, prince performing is the ultimate return but none of us really expect that though we hope, next would be NPG with a bit of prince, then another act with a bit if prince,then the NPG with no prince then another act with no prince. but at least there is something "live" on stage and there are a few options there. afterall there's a stage there and you've paid up. that night there was zilch. Just a dj who apparently has a limited prince collection. even if the music was all purple with rare paisley cuts that would have been something. But you can't really expect people to accept what was on offer. I mean they even sell seating, some of which £75, front row view of a curtain. outrageous, there has to be something LIVE! With booking and service fees it's close to £30. It's only fair and reasonable to expect a live act of some sort.
AEG are arrogant bullies laughing all the way to the bank. Perhaps a class action against them and their shady practices may bring them down a notch or two. I totally agree with you. We were Kings Row £82 with booking fee. Had some live music been on it would have been disappointing but hey we all know what Prince is like. But JUST a DJ. That is not fair and that is where my grumble is. Plus when we booked our tickets their was no disclaimer about Prince not showing. And also VIP for the main concert were supposed to get Live Entertainment before the concert. That didn't happen either. Christ what a RIP at least me and the good lady got Dr John for our troubles, damn good but no substitute Prince! AWJ | |
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AWJ said: at least me and the good lady got Dr John for our troubles, damn good
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musta bin a dif dr john to the elevator music one i saw walk with crooked shoes www.myspace/syblepurplelishous | |
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syble said: AWJ said: at least me and the good lady got Dr John for our troubles, damn good
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musta bin a dif dr john to the elevator music one i saw To be fair to the guy he was pretty good and it must have been tough being up there knowing that nobody was actually there for you! His comments at the end did not help matters though! "I'll get of now so Prince can come on" or words to that effect if I remember correctly! So we stood and waited... and waited... In fact I am still waiting! AWJ | |
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AWJ said: Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault!
AWJ If you think you've been ripped off, what about the VIP package? I am going tomorrow with no great expectations. When I bought my tickets - well my hubby did - I thought it would be a night to remember - it might be, but for the wrong reason. I will reserve judgment until I have been. | |
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spud80 said: AWJ said: Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault!
AWJ If you think you've been ripped off, what about the VIP package? I am going tomorrow with no great expectations. When I bought my tickets - well my hubby did - I thought it would be a night to remember - it might be, but for the wrong reason. I will reserve judgment until I have been. Hey it might be fantastic and I hope it is, so don't give up on it just yet! Me personally, I have seen the man a few times over the years and to be honest I was not all that impressed with his performance this time around and I was certainly not impressed with him not performing at the after show, especially as you know he was actually in the wings watching deciding whether to go on or not! People say that none of this is his fault personally I think most of the problems have a lot to do with him ultimately he decides wheter he wants to go on or not and he knows that the only reason that people go to the after shows is to see him and not to go and listen to a shit DJ till four in the morning! AWJ | |
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AWJ said: spud80 said: If you think you've been ripped off, what about the VIP package? I am going tomorrow with no great expectations. When I bought my tickets - well my hubby did - I thought it would be a night to remember - it might be, but for the wrong reason. I will reserve judgment until I have been. Hey it might be fantastic and I hope it is, so don't give up on it just yet! Me personally, I have seen the man a few times over the years and to be honest I was not all that impressed with his performance this time around and I was certainly not impressed with him not performing at the after show, especially as you know he was actually in the wings watching deciding whether to go on or not! People say that none of this is his fault personally I think most of the problems have a lot to do with him ultimately he decides wheter he wants to go on or not and he knows that the only reason that people go to the after shows is to see him and not to go and listen to a shit DJ till four in the morning! AWJ shit .. u have him 21 nights shit..... | |
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AWJ said: syble said:
musta bin a dif dr john to the elevator music one i saw To be fair to the guy he was pretty good and it must have been tough being up there knowing that nobody was actually there for you! His comments at the end did not help matters though! "I'll get of now so Prince can come on" or words to that effect if I remember correctly! So we stood and waited... and waited... In fact I am still waiting! AWJ Yeah totally what he said just made things worse because that gave us some hope that Prince was still going to appear... We all have been treated terribly as ive said before i was told at the INDIGO BOX OFFICE that Prince would definetly be playing for an hour!!!!! it just faulse advertising... and you know what no one has got back to me yet? I'm spending more on phone calls to them!!!!! They should give us our money back | |
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myloveis4ever said: AWJ said: Hey it might be fantastic and I hope it is, so don't give up on it just yet! Me personally, I have seen the man a few times over the years and to be honest I was not all that impressed with his performance this time around and I was certainly not impressed with him not performing at the after show, especially as you know he was actually in the wings watching deciding whether to go on or not! People say that none of this is his fault personally I think most of the problems have a lot to do with him ultimately he decides wheter he wants to go on or not and he knows that the only reason that people go to the after shows is to see him and not to go and listen to a shit DJ till four in the morning! AWJ shit .. u have him 21 nights shit..... Ok I see we have him for twenty one nights so its ok then for him to give us the shaft! How does that work! I would rather him limit his performances to 7 nights and totally blow me away rather than 21 nights of half hearted dross, followed buy and awsome after show experience! Greedy Little Fucker with the High Heels on! AWJ [Edited 8/17/07 1:08am] | |
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I agree that the AEG position is disgraceful and it's terrible that so many people have been disappointed but compare this situation to how it used to be - underground tip-offs and cryptic flyers as to where the aftershow party was, and usually full of celebs on a freebie. The majority of proper fans never got a look-in.
Back then, I would have bitten the hand off someone if they'd offered me a ticket that said "You pay your money, you take your chance" because the events were exclusive, rare and, as I found out at 3am at the Astoria once, simply brilliant. At least the current after-party tickets are widely available, albeit misrepresentative of what you might see. It's just a shame that someone got greedy when they could have limited the aftershows to maybe 7 or 10 nights when Prince was committed to perform. Then, the true fans would have had the ultimate Prince experience, nobody would be disappointed and the current set of concerts would have avoided being forever tarnished by the after-party fiasco, which would be a shame, because the man is on his finest form for 10 years. Veni, Vidi, Funki. | |
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Ok all just got of the phone to AEG Live regarding the offer of free tickets, asked that they just give me a refund as I would be unable to attend any night during the remainder of his stay!
She went away and then came back and replied that she was unable to do that and asked that I put my compliant in writing? I thought I had already done that! AWJ | |
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AWJ said: Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault!
AWJ Because of several letters to ticketmaster/seetickets they keep coming back to me.Anyone has the right mailaddresses ?Thanks!!!!! | |
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saskia said: AWJ said: Ok who else has received a letter from AEG regarding the 03/08/07 PRINCE AFTER SHOW no show!
Got mine today they state that it was "NOT BILLED AS A CONCERT" but as an "AFTER SHOW PARTY" and have said that it was down to the artist i.e. Prince to decide whether or not he wishes to perform at an after show event or not, so not there fault! Apparently this information was clearly posted on the 3121 website! They also have very kindly put the amended statement about "white hot place etc" "They promoter cannot and did not guarantee the artist attendance at any of the 3121 OFFICIAL AFTER SHOW PARTIES" As a gesture they are offering x 2 free tickets for another 3121 after show PARTY! So it is all Princes fault!
AWJ Because of several letters to ticketmaster/seetickets they keep coming back to me.Anyone has the right mailaddresses ?Thanks!!!!! Hi Saskia not sure what you mean but if you need an address to vent spleen check out AEG's above! | |
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I bought mine through the choice Fm website and this is what it says, I would have expected from this some sort of live music, not a DJ. Whilst I know that prince may or may not turn up I thought his band or someone else might.
Prince at Indigo2 The maverick from Minneapolis. Prince will be live at the 02 Arena, London throughout August and September. One of the biggest artists of all time, the multi-million selling Prince is set to perform an amazing 21 dates throughout August and September at the 02 Arena in London from August 1st. Plus straight after the show, come down to Indigo 2 for the live jamming sessions at the official after show party. Tickets for the Official After Show Party are available from the Choice FM reception during office hours or you can BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW by clicking here, You never know who might turn up at an Offical After Show Party - so don't miss out get your tickets NOW!! | |
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I called ticketmaster several times regarding the exchange of tickets for
Saturday 11th aftershow. A manager called Chris Swarafski got back to me and said AEG would not offer a refund. He advised me to complain in writing to Joe Mead at AEG. Joe Mead Ticketing AEG Live 25 Canada Square Canary Wharf London E14 5LQ I paid £167.00 for two Kings Row VIP tix. I recieved nothing for this sum of money. Would some one please tell me if I am being unreasonable in expecting a full refund ? A letter of disatisfaction has been sent giving AEG 30 days to resolve. After that I will begin procedings to recover the money through the courts. Please don't let a bad experience ruin the Prince mania in London. I am attending further gigs and will enjoy them 100%. Going to my third sat 18th. But fraud is fraud and theft is theft. I feel like i've been defrauded out of £167.00. Keep your chin up !!!!! [Edited 8/17/07 5:37am] | |
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AWJ said: saskia said: Because of several letters to ticketmaster/seetickets they keep coming back to me.Anyone has the right mailaddresses ?Thanks!!!!! Hi Saskia not sure what you mean but if you need an address to vent spleen check out AEG's above! THANKS!That's what i meant..My mails keep coming back.Now i'll start the aeg. I think they -?- have to treat the -real- fans right so i work on this one. | |
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