We usually buy food from the vans but will probably take a picnic instead
Readers have reacted to the proposed pricing for South Tyneside’s Sunday Concerts.
Earlier this week, more details were revealed on council budget proposals to introduce “admission charges” to South Tyneside’s popular summer Sunday Concerts.
As part of the proposals, anyone aged under 11 would still benefit from free entry to the concerts, with concessions of £2 per person per concert for those aged between 11 and 16 or over 65.
Some readers have stated that they find the pricing to be “fair” while others have said that it will have an impact on how spending money at other businesses such as food vendors during the Sunday Concerts.
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This is what you had to say via the Shields Gazette Facebook page:
Michelle Potter: “I think this will impact on large families attending when it's usually a fun day out for them. Maybe make it £1 or £2 for everyone - just a thought.”
Suzanne McCullough: “Looks like we’re sitting outside folks.”
Claire Howarth: “That’s now £16 for entry for my family.
“We usually buy food from the vans but will probably take a picnic instead so money lost out to caterers, ice-cream vans and stalls.”
Raymond Earl: “This was on the cards a few years ago when they started the so-called VIP tickets.
“Most other areas let local people in free or reduced and charge people from outside the area.”
Julie Evans: “I'll sit on the grass opposite as no way would I be booking in advance with our weather.
“I can see there being plenty of room in Bents Park going forward.
“I also usually only go for the main act anyways so I'm not paying for an hour.”
Gemma Hodgson: “I don’t think people would mind paying if they got some decent acts.”
Anthony Wales: “Five pound is sound man- these shows are always good and keeps the sea front booming.”
Scott Oliphant: “It should be £2 per person for anyone who is in a South Tyneside Council-run address. Anyone else £5-£10.”
Kelly A Howe Burgess: “Council really can't win on this.
“People complain about them wasting money etc. and now they try to make some money back to keep the concerts, which probably bring money into the town.
“Yes the numbers may drop little but it's not that expensive to some other outside shows.
“The acts may not be be best around but least they are trying. Find any other council that provides this for free in their town - bet there's not many in England.”
John Doonan: “If you don’t want to pay - don’t go!”
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