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Thread #155240 Message #3650648
Posted By: Mr Red
13-Aug-14 - 08:25 AM
Thread Name: Differentiated tickets at festivals
Subject: RE: Differentiated tickets at festivals
well Sidmouth does a lot of that. I bought a ticket that wouldn't get me into the Ham marquee at night. But then I am too busy dancing.
You can pay on the door for a lot of events in other venues including dances and concerts. You may have to gamble if it is a popular event. Even ticket holders don't get in after fire limits are exceeded. And there are numerous sessions that though ad hoc - you know are going to run, and as a ticket holder I join them also.
Warwick allowed individual tickets to ceilidhs this year but threaten to issue ceilidh season tickets that won't get you onto the field. Though the venue will change for next year. Should be interesting.
Not tried Broadstairs or Whitby, too tired from Sidmouth to ejnoy another week of dancing straight on. Towersey has three ticket levels, arena, festival, fest plus camping. Not sure about village hall/barn.
Taking money on the door &/or issuing individual tickets is complex enough before you realise that educating stewards is a much bigger task as the complexity rises.
I am sure I will see the day that festivals the size of Sidders will be using RFID loaded tickets and scanners (maybe combined with radio comms). It would count fire limits, see people in and out maybe, passouts for the loos. I have no problem on that score. It is unlikely to be another Mr Red (we are few in number and anyway - he is Mr Duck!)