Can anyone confirm the rules on the November tour.  One of the ticket agency emails I got says over 14s only. Can't see anything on the band site to confirm or deny it. When I try looking around the agency sites for ticket details Ticketline says "over 14s", Seetickets doesn't specifiy. Ticketmaster says "over 14s" for Manchester but then for Wolverhampton says "under16s must be accompanied by an adult". 

 My youngest son will be so upset if he can't go. He knows they are due to tour and has been waiting to hear of the details.

 If anyone can confirm whether it is a strict rule then I woul dbe grateful.

 And if it is "over 14s" only can I ask why ???? 

 Cheers

I suspect it's something to do with licensing laws due to the sale of alcohol during gigs. I'd suggest you give the venue(s) you're planning to go to a ring to get the definitive answer as we'd only be guessing.

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think it can be the licensing laws.  The email says the entire tour is Over 14s only. I've taken my son to both the Manchester Apollo and Wolverhampton Civic before and he's been to other venues where alcohol is on sale. ( He didn't drink any by the way :-) )

I know there are certian venues E.g. Stoke Sugarmill which are always over 14s but the venues listed for the Feeling show other bands playing without any restriction. So this has got to be down to the band themselves, the band's management or the promoters. I just question why ?  Are they about to release an explicit lyrics CD ???

An official statement by the band/management would be welcome here ..... please

robsta:

An official statement by the band/management would be welcome here ..... please

Yeah, it would be nice but we haven't had one yet that I've seen, so don't hold your breath.   I guess that if the venue says it's fine then you can do it anyway, I doubt whether the band would choose to do that themselves.

Hi robsta

As Midge says, it's probably better to check with the venue(s) you're interested in rather than waiting for any word from the record company/management side as you're unlikely to get any. As for the 2 venues you mentioned in your first post, I've just been on the Manchester Apollo site (http://www.carling.com/music/venue/manchester_apollo.html) and it says the following:

Age Restrictions There are no age restrictions for the Carling Apollo Manchester. The venue leaves it up to the discretion of the parents. Any children under the age of 14 should purchase tickets on the Circle seated area.

The FAQ's on the Wolverhampton Civic Hall site (http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk) state:

Q: Is there an age limit for concerts?
A: The general ruling for the Civic and Wulfrun Halls, is that anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult (over 21) with no more than 3 minors per adult (please see terms and conditions), however, some show specify an additional age limit (for example over 18'd only for some comedy performances), so please ensure you read all the show details when you book. To attend a concert at the Little Civic you must be over the age of 14.

I hope this is helpful to you. From my experience, most venues will allow children as long as they are accompanied by an adult and have purchased seated/balcony tickets (where possible). This is certainly the case at both Shepherd's Bush Empire and Hammersmith Apollo, as forum members DivineMrsM and Alec will confirm. However, my advice would be to speak to the venue before you book just to make sure, and avoid any disappointment on the night.

Thanks all for your help. Really appreciate you going to the trouble of looking that up on the websites. I AM going to check with the venues but I am convinced they will impose the rule. After all it does say (for e.g. on Ticketmaster) "SJM CONCERTS PRESENT
THE FEELING PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS MANCHESTER APOLLO *** OVER 14'S ONLY *** "  Compare that with The Courteeners at the same venue and no mention of an age restriction.

Looked on The Wolverhampton site earlier and it also makes the point on there against The Feeling gig.  I know what these venues can be like. A helpful ticket office person could say it will be ok but if they tell the doormen to impose the rule on the night then I could be left stood outside with him. I think I'd rather disappoint him now than have him turned away at the door.

Thanks again for your help.

Cheers

Thanks Aims,

I will be going to Manchester and hopefully taking my son (9).

K xx

I've just phoned the Civic in Wolverhampton and the woman there said that as long as under-14s are accompanied by someone over-16 then it should be okay....I really really hope so, my son will be nearly 12 by the time Nov comes around and he's been promised that he could go and see TF again after seeing them at Cannock Chase, didn't take him to Birmingham Academy as he wouldn't have a hope in there and felt so guilty going without him...

Wish I understood all the age limit thing...

I can understand some venues wanting to avoid them getting squished in standing areas.

But can't understand it where there's seating.  A real mystery recently was Scouting for Girls which was (I think) 16+ or 18+ - couldn't work that out.  Unless they didn't want the place full of very little ones and unenthusiastic parents like you get at some awful (Pussycat Dolls & Sugababes etc) gigs.

Only other thought is if they want to keep bar sales up?

Thanks Jo and everyone else for the replies.  I noticed today that the statement against the Wolverhampton Civic had changed on Ticketmaster. Which suggests under 14s will be permitted. Has not changed for Manchester Apollo so not risking it there. Have got some for Wolverhampton and fingers crossed they let my son in.

hey Jo, guess you got soaked like us at Cannock then. Still a great night though :-)

It's quite worrying... my wife booked tickets fo Manchester for us and our 2 kids (aged 13 and 10) and it was only later on that we noticed the age restriction.

I think I might print off the Manchester Apollo web page that states there is no age restriction in case we get hassle at the door. I have to ask though... if a 14 year old looked young for his age (as many do... especially to my ancient eyes) how would you prove he was actually 14?

We are going to phone the venue tomorrow and see what they say.

Cheers,

Terry.

I am taking my 9 yr old son. I understand that as long as he sits upstairs with an adult he is fine to take in. I will be standing downstairs and my husband will be sat with him upstairs. Husband is not a dancer anyway so it suits him. Under 14's are fine as long as accompanied and it is advised they sit upstairs.

Repeating myself now so i'll shut up.

K xx 

I've been in touch with Doncaster Dome and was told by their ticket office yesterday that under 14's were allowed as long as they were on the balcony.  I was unable to book the balcony yesterday and had to wait til today to book with the Dome direct, but today when I phoned to book 3 tickets (one for my 11 year old son) I was told it was the promoters rule that it was over 14's only.  How do we get to know if the younger fans can attend if the booking agents and venues don't know.  I don't know what to do. 

Re: "I was told it was the promoters rule that over 14s only...."

This is back to what I was thinking and questions is will it be imposed. And why it would be really nice if TF or their management or tour promoters would issue a statement to clarify.

I've now risked it and bought tickets for Wolverhampton. I've taken a screen shot of the website which did not say under 14s were not allowed. I'd like to think I will show this at the door to convince anyone who trys to stop me taking my son in. However I suspect it won't be that easy.

Think I will write to the band's management. Anyone got an address for them ??

I've sent a message to their management asking them to clarify if they can.  I suspect we won't hear back until next week now so watch this space.