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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Christopher Megrath

Eurovision fans' disappointment as final wave of tickets sell out in minutes

Eurovision Song Contest fans have expressed their disappointed after they failed to grab tickets when the final lot were released.

Tickets for nine shows in total were made available but many were locked out of Ticketmaster once again and tickets sold out in minutes.

Many reported Ticketmaster technical issues hindering the checkout process with numerous people claiming they lost their place in line, were kicked out and had to renter. A few unlucky fans even reported the website crashing.

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Those who failed to secure a place shared their disappointment online, including one fan who said: "Another time I didn't get Eurovision tickets. F*** saaaaaaaake." Another added: "No tickets for me again this time around."

An unlucky third fan said: "Didn't get Eurovision tickets AGAIN ffs." A final added: "Guess who didn’t get Eurovision tickets again."

The second wave of tickets was the final batch to go on sale. Some may be available through Ticketmaster's resale page in the upcoming weeks.

For fans who weren't lucky enough to get tickets, they will still be able to enjoy the official EuroVillage, a dedicated Eurovision fan zone located on Pier Head, to enjoy for free. Over a two-week period, the Culture Liverpool team will also put on a range of themed events with international acts taking to the stage to celebrate the contest. as part of the EuroFestival.

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