Gig & Tell

Track 20: Foo Fighters Did WHAT!?


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The Foo Fighters have announced a run of intimate UK shows — but the way they did it has sparked major debate.With less than a week’s notice before the gigs, just one hour between the announcement and tickets going on sale, in-person ticket purchases only at the venue itself, and a £99 price tag, fans were left scrambling.In this episode of Latest Gig & Tell, we break down:🎸 The ultra short-notice announcement🎟️ The in-person only ticket sales💷 The £99 ticket controversy📱 Fan reactions across social media🤔 Anti-tout strategy or unnecessary chaos?Did this genuinely prioritise real fans… or just create another barrier?We unpack how it’s gone down, what it says about modern gig culture, and whether this could become a trend for other artists.Let us know in the comments — would you have queued up?#FooFighters #LatestGigAndTell #GigCulture #UKGigs #LiveMusic #TicketControversy #ConcertTalk #MusicPodcast #RockNews #Ticketing

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Gig & TellBy Philippa Louise Davies