pcull05 wrote:

bernie1cat wrote:

D'Alessandro&Galli and Ticketkone.it are criminals comitting theft and bank fraud. I don't care what country's laws you live under! I bought VIP for both shows so I am out almost 800 Euros! I can try recouping through my travel insurance but I suspect they will not cover canceled concerts! Do they realize that they are losing potential future customers? I will NEVER consider another show in Italy offered by this promotor or Ticketone nor, as much as I love Italy, do I have the inclination to ever visit a country again that allows such laws to ripoff consumers. Not even Paul could induce me to come back again.

same, I will never buy tickets for a concert in Italy ever again, what a scam

A concert in Italy is a complete different experience: locations are historical, people is warm, the whole atmosphere is magic. Imagine singing your favourite tunes beneath roman walls.

But I understand your frustration, there's nothing else I can say. I'm Italian and I feel sad for all of us. They are trying to save the music industry in Italy withouth thinking of the customers, especially the ones coming from abroad.

The local press is now aware of the situation. The italian Rolling Stone just published the article "Why who bought tickets for Paul McCartney should attend a Céline Dion concert?" collecting hundreds of (upset) comments in their social medias. That's quite true, I will never spend that amount of money for anybody else.

At the same time, it looks official that the only way to get a refound will be through vouchers on Ticketone. The requests will be accepted until June 17.

Arun wrote:

Hi there - Disappointed that the Europe Tour is cancelled but fully understand. My wife bought the 2 tickets  for this concert as treat for my birthday - great I thought. I have emailed Ticketone.it (tickets bought during presale and paid all the costs) but so far no reply. We need refund can anyone help, please. Thank you.

Keep safe and well. All the best.

According to the promoters D'Alessandro e Galli, the only way to get a refund will be through vouchers. Those will valid for one year and they can be used only to purchase other events. Unfortunately, I was able to find the information just in italian: https://www.dalessandroegalli.com/site/annullamentoerinvio

Looks like there will be no cash refund, that's very disapponting. Especially for people coming from abroad.

You can try and reach them at info@dalessandroegalli.com

5th-beatle wrote:

General sales now available for the concert in Lucca.

Even though it's no longer a pre-sale, they're still charging the pre-sale fee.

Is this standard procedure for concerts in Italy or is it a mistake?

In Italy, the only way not to pay the pre-sale fees is to buy the ticket on the day of the event at the box office. I know it's a scam, because the show may be sold out then. I don't know how that works in other countries.

serpico71 wrote:

Does anyone know the capacity for the concert on the wall of Lucca?

The press is stating 40.000 people.

When I was there for the Rolling Stones a couple of years ago it was around 60-65.000.

5th-beatle wrote:

TicketOne is charging the following pre-sale fees for the concert in Napoli:

1. Tribune (Intero Presale FC) - € 220.00 + € 33.00

2. Pit Area (Intero Presale FC) - € 130.00 + € 19.50

3. Posto In Piedi (Intero Presale FC) - € 78.00 + € 11.70****

The service fee costs € 9.12**** per ticket.

There is also a shipping charge to send the tickets by mail. No option was shown to either collect them at the venue or print them at home. Did anyone have a different experience?

Using the FRESHENUPNAPOLI code, I got a Hot Ticket Pit Area from ticketone.it. No e-ticket available and no delivery options as well. Nothing but collecting at the venue. Probably because it's a VIP package? Usually with ticketone you are able to chose, but the deliver has an extra cost, the e-ticket a €1-€3 surcharge, while the collect at the venue has no fees at all.

I got a Hot Ticket Standing. Looks like there is a special area right next to the PIT Area (side section) and not in front of the stage. That would be very disappointing.

JonathanM1989 wrote:

What does everyone think about the value of getting the "Early Entry" tickets?  They are roughly 2-3 times the cost of the EUR120 tickets.  Does anyone have any experience with them in the past - how much closer will you get compared to "Normal entry" tickets.

I won't go for the soundcheck tickets for the outdoor concerts - the reason being that I reckon you could hear the soundcheck from close to the venue in the case of an outdoor concert.  But it is my plan to get souncheck tickets for the first time in 2020.

I may attend one of the Italy gigs alone - is there a good community on here where people can meet up before the show, etc?

Look forward to hearing from as many people as possible.

In Italy most of the shows are standing only. When Paul played in Bologna in 2011, I gained a 2nd row with only a GA ticket (60€). I had to queue outside for about 10 hours , but I saved 600+ euros. Naples in June will be hot, but not unlivable.

I don't think that the "early entry" tickets are worth the value. You can have a very good spot with the 120€ ticket.

thenightfish wrote:

Devil wrote:

Has anyone information about the Hot Ticket STANDING Package? That's the first time I hear about it.

Do they deliver the Hot Ticket Packages at home? I'm moving out, so I'm not sure which home address to include.

Looks like there is a standing pit in front of the stage for this show.  Here's info on the VIP packages:

https://www.eventtravel.com/paul-mccartney-hotsound-standing-naples

Normally they give you the merchandise items at the concert when you buy the soundcheck packages.

What about this one? It doesn't include soundcheck, so do you think it will be just a general admission with an early entry? https://www.eventtravel.com/paul-mccartney-hotticket-standing-naples

Denny Wingman wrote:

I'm sort of thinking of going there. Does anyone know anything about prices?

According to local newspapers: 78€ GA, 130€ Pit Area and 220€ seats, taxes not included. No confirmation yet.

Expected 20.00 to 25.000 people.

Has anyone information about the Hot Ticket STANDING Package? That's the first time I hear about it.

Do they deliver the Hot Ticket Packages at home? I'm moving out, so I'm not sure which home address to include.