| Although there was no breakdown of exact figures available, the station was insistent that everything had been done to ensure as many local people as possible would be able to attend the event.
Many Tele readers had emailed or phoned the paper, concerned that far fewer tickets have been distributed in Dundee than originally expected.
The demand for the event has far outstripped supply, and tens of thousands have been left disappointed.
However, there is a ray of hope — there are still some briefs in the postal system.
Although Royal Mail had predicted most tickets would be delivered yesterday, it appears more received theirs today.
A spokesman for Royal Mail told the Tele it was impossible to confirm how many tickets had been delivered to addresses in Dundee because they simply went out as regular mail.
Meanwhile, there are an ever- increasing number of tickets appearing for sale on Internet auction site eBay from sellers across the UK.
BBC message boards were inundated with complaints from disgruntled fans about ticketing arrangements.
However, those logging on today found that many of the posts with complaints had been removed, or were “queued for moderation”.
Police in Dundee also repeated a warning to fans without tickets not to attempt to go to the concert. Frustrated fans had been posting messages on the Internet suggesting many would be going to Camperdown and attempting to enter the arena, or in the hope of securing a ticket there.
A spokesman said, “Tayside Police is confident the overwhelming majority will act responsibly and not attempt to gain access to the venue without a ticket. We are aware some people have indicated their intentions to go to listen outwith the concert arena.
“All that will be heard from outside the two tents is the combined noise of two acts performing on separate stages at the same time.
“Local by-laws preventing the drinking of alcohol in public will be in force outwith the boundary of the concert, and police will be enforcing this legislation.”
The hotline number for residents concerning music levels and noise is 08700 100 222.
Meanwhile, the risk of a taxi strike in Dundee at midnight on Saturday, with the potential to mar if not disrupt one of the city’s busiest nights of the year, has receded.
There had been fears that cab drivers, dissatisfied with the city council’s new fares structure, would withdraw their permits after midnight, possibly disrupting the Big Weekend.
Earlier this year 200 drivers signed a petition protesting at the fares increase, saying it was too slight. That matter is now with the traffic commissioners.
There had been suggestions that many drivers wanted to strike late on Saturday but, at a meeting of the Dundee Taxi Association, drivers were unanimous in turning down the prospect of a stoppage.
Spokesman Graeme Stephen said the rumours of action seemed to have come from the streets and the taxi ranks.
“Work is hard enough to come by at the moment without a strike,” he said. |
