Promoters of a sell out Bruce Springsteen gig are facing the task of refunding 50,000 tickets after local councillors refused a licence. Springsteen was due to play a concert at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket ground on 29 May. But local residents have complained about noise and crowd problems surrounding previous events at the ground, especially last year's concerts by Oasis. A spokesman for Trafford Borough Council told reporters: "In reaching this decision, councillors were advised of the problems experienced during several previous concerts at the cricket ground. Although several areas of the management of each of these concerts worked well, there were still serious problems relating to the environmental impact on local residents." Promoters are expected to appeal before deciding on whether to re-house or cancel the show.
Mar 31, 2003
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Springsteen gig fails to get licence
Trafford councillors have refused a licence for Bruce Springsteen's sold-out Old Trafford concert on 29 May over noise and crowd concerns, forcing promoters to consider refunds.