Last Friday (Aug. 11), Ghost and Amon Amarth carried out at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Mo. Prior to the occasion, attendees had been instructed concerning the location’s restrictive – and allegedly unclear – face paint pointers through social media, and now, the venue has issued an apology for the “miscommunication” and subsequent inconveniences.
On Aug. 9, the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre posted a collection of coverage pictures alongside an announcement concerning the live performance. In one of many footage, they state the next: “Face paint or masks covering the face are not allowed while entering the venue or purchasing items at concessions. Any face coverings must be removable upon request.”
Understandably, they acquired loads of questions concerning the foundations within the corresponding feedback sections.
For occasion, one Facebook fan wrote: “I’m confused, I emailed you guys about the paint and was told it was fine. But then this post says while entering. Does this mean NO altogether or not until after check in? I’m fine not having it but this is confusing and I don’t want to be turned away.”
Hours later, the venue replied: “We do not allow face paint while entering the venue or if you are making purchases at concessions. Masks are fine as they can be removed for entrance / concessions.”
Another Facebook person shared a photograph of followers in make-up, explaining: “You are aware of Ghost fans. This is what takes hours to apply & get it right. This is what our family does.”
Nevertheless, and knowingly or not, quite a few concertgoers arrived in violation of these rules. Consequently, Blabbermouth confirms, they had been “either denied entry or told to remove the face paint by venue staff. This resulted in general confusion about what was and what was not allowed.”
Naturally, they posted about it on social media, too.
In response to one particular person implying final night time (Aug. 12) that Ghost by no means instructed the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre to difficulty such a restriction, another person claimed that the place was “so flip floppy w that rule it sucked. some people were allowed in w full papal paint, some were told only black face paint, and some were forced to wipe it all off. the hollywood casino venues in stl are so bad about being vague w rules until you get there.”
On the opposite hand, an attendee revealed a special expertise on Facebook earlier at present (Aug. 13): “So weird we didn’t see anyone have issues..we stood in VIP line over an hour wirh people who had make up. They all got through security. And no one said a word to them. Sucks it happened. I have even to kiss shows there as wll… people wore kiss make up…”
Either method, the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre posted the next apology to social media final night time (Aug. 12):
Thanks to everybody who joined us for a tremendous Ghost present final night time. On behalf of our crew, we’d like to apologize for a miscommunication about eradicating face paint. This was not directed by Ghost. If you skilled points at final night time’s present, please attain out to us at Hollywoodampstl@livenation.com so we are able to enhance for future exhibits.
Understandably, persons are nonetheless upset. For instance, one Twitter person commented: “It really sucked that a lot of us begged you to elaborate on your public Facebook and you refused to give answers. Your staff humiliated a LOT of fans at the gate.”
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Shortly thereafter, Ghost shared the venue’s apology on their very own socials, including: “[MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY] We wish to inform you that we will ALWAYS encourage creative expression, we will NEVER stifle it.”
For probably the most half, devotees appeared to perceive that it wasn’t the band’s fault, as they replied with assist whereas disclosing their very own unfavorable experiences at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (and even at different Ghost concert events). Of course, lots of people additionally praised the group whereas reminiscing about having a good time at prior exhibits.
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