01/06/15 Wolverhampton Civic Hall

[sculptureofabloke]

Well, week and half till pay day, hope everyone forgets about this now...

[Scarecrow]

Not worried about these dates so much given the amount of spares surfacing for this tour. It'll be fine.

[Finn]

I have a spare standing in case someone needs one after Christmas.

[Hell on Wheels]

Got my tickets whilst riding the bus into Manc City centre

[Finn]

Originally Posted by The Gutless Wonder

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.

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by Finn

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.

[Abstract Unknown Girl]

Originally Posted by Finn

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.

[hummingbird]

Originally Posted by Finn

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

[Finn]

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.

[gracie]

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?

[hummingbird]

Originally Posted by Finn

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

[Finn]

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.

[The Gutless Wonder]

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.

[Mr Richey]

Originally Posted by Finn

I have a spare standing in case someone needs one after Christmas.

Check your PM's mate!

[The Gutless Wonder]

My ticket arrived today! Whoop!