How the bag ban affects concertgoers
11/1/2023, 1:38:57 PM
Highlights: Swedish police introduced a bag ban on all major events in Sweden. Now, Live Nation is taking action, emphasizing that safety is a priority. Live Nation will contact all ticket buyers about what applies before the events but also urges everyone to stay updated. The ban applies to all types of bags and handbags, says Live Nation spokesperson Lisa Sandberg. It was first stated that the ban applied to sporting events. But at lunchtime, it became clear that this also applies to concerts and festivals.
Festival and concert organizers are also now introducing bag bans, after the police announced such a directive at all major events in Sweden.
When the police introduced a bag ban on all major events in Sweden, it was first stated that the ban applied to sporting events. But at lunchtime, it became clear that this also applies to concerts and festivals. Now, Live Nation is taking action, emphasizing that safety is a priority.
"Due to the authorities' decision to ban bags at major events, including our concerts and festivals, there is currently a ban on all types of bags and handbags," says press spokesperson Lisa Sandberg.
Live Nation will contact all ticket buyers about what applies before the events but also urges everyone to stay updated.