Despite the band’s valiant attempts, tickets for Radiohead’s Dublin 3Arena gig are already being advertised on secondary Irish sites for €250 (General Reserve Seats) and an eye-watering €600 if you want to occupy Block C Row 32. There is, of course, a strong possibility that the person who inevitably coughs up that sum won’t get in.
“The name of the lead attendee will be printed on each ticket,” the band said when announcing their June 20, 2017 visit to the capital. “The name cannot be changed once the booking has been made.
"If you are booking more than one ticket your guests must arrive at the concert at the same time as you. Failure to do so will result in the guests being turned away.
"The lead attendee will be asked to present photo ID to gain entry into the venue. Failure to adhere to the terms and conditions may result in the customer's order being cancelled. There are no exceptions to this rule."
With exorbitant secondary ticket prices comes the increased chance of sophisticated forgeries, as highlighted this week at the 3Arena.
In a public warning on Wednesday, Aiken Promotions said: “Last night, for the first night of Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour in Dublin, numerous people arrived with bogus/ invalid tickets which had been bought via various different online resale sites. Purchasing from these sites can result in huge financial loss and disappointment for fans who may arrive at the venue only to be refused entry without recourse.”