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Ed Sheeran fans who had tickets cancelled due to overselling 'invited' to next tour

Ed Sheeran fans who have had their tickets for Friday's gig cancelled will be 'invited' to see the musician the next time he plays in Scotland, organisers have said.

Hundreds of 'complimentary' ticketholders for the Hampden Park show were shocked to receive an email just hours before doors open stating that their tickets had been cancelled and that they should not attend the venue.

NHS staff, emergency service workers, and members of the armed forces were given the opportunity to buy tickets at a discounted price through their Blue Light card with many booking hotels and taking time off work to attend.

But due to 'unforeseen logistical circumstances' that resulted in too many 'complimentary' tickets being sold for Friday's show, they have now been cancelled by Ticketmaster.

It's understood that all tickets bought for Thursday's show were accepted.

Those impacted by the second show's cancellation have been 'invited' to see Ed the next time he plays in Scotland.

A spokesperson said: "Unforeseen logistical circumstances have unfortunately resulted in an oversubscription to a complimentary allocation of tickets for tonight’s show.

Read more: NHS workers have tickets for Ed Sheeran gig cancelled hours before doors open

"This has meant some recipients have unfortunately had their tickets cancelled. We will ensure that those affected will be invited next time Ed plays in Scotland.

"Our customer relations team is currently dealing with all customers who’ve been affected, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused."

Ed will be playing his second show at the south side stadium this evening.

The gig sparked travel chaos in the south side of the city, after many were left with little choice but to take the car after ScotRail warned concertgoers that there would be no trains heading back to Glasgow city centre after the show finished.

The gig also attracted complaints from non-attendees who said they could hear the show as far as six miles away.

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