Earlier this month, Music Feeds reported on a new age-restriction policy implemented by Sydney Showgrounds a matter of weeks before Soundwave 2013 was due to kick off. The new rules meant that patrons under the age of 15 would not be allowed to enter, regardless of parental supervision. AJ Maddah has now confirmed he will be fighting the new policy – so U15s hold onto your tickets!
Maddah has stated that it will take him “a couple of days” to resolve the issue, and seems confident that it will all be sorted. The new age restrictions have clearly pissed off Maddah, who is pulling no punches on his twitter account.
AJ even delves into a theory that isn’t so crazy – venues slowly making venues 18+ so they sell more booze.
In another related tweet, AJ also acknowledged that, on account of the policy change, U15s have no doubt begun selling their tickets, and suggested there will soon be more tickets to the Sydney leg of Soundwave on the market.
Final word on the situation is sure to come through soon, so hang tight for that. And if you haven’t sold your ticket yet, don’t.
@xxCatherin3xx Yeah. Give me a couple of days.
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013
@brendoevh I think it is an evil scheme to eventually turn everything 18+ so they sell more alcohol.
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013
@maddiegoodie Just Sydney. We still expect under 15's to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all other shows.
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013
New Sydney Showgrounds Policy: Patrons in green hats must be abe to produce a hamster in a mauve tutu on demand
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013
I wouldn't stress @azza13b There's going to be lots of tickets once Sydney Showgrounds are done fucking kids out of their Christmas presents
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013
New Sydney Showgrounds Policy: If your balls hang unevenly you must attend events accompanied by a Greek Orthodox Priest and a Chinese Rabbi
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013
@felicitykate I'll burn the fucking place to the ground if they deny kids free water.
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) January 28, 2013