Dear Powerhouse -
First of all, thank you for bringing BTS to the US so we can enjoy their Wings tour here. We're sincerely grateful to see them.
This petition is based from the fans' perspective of attending many tours and shows at different venues all over the US and asks that more effort be put into the organization of the GA lines and the safety of the fans with GA tickets when entering the venue.
While it's almost never an issue at smaller venues - it's been noted that the Prudential Center in particular does not enforce guest safety when entering the GA entrance. They don't have an organized method of systematically allowing people to get through security in an orderly fashion and this is when the mob mentality goes into effect and the ensuing free-for-all becomes really dangerous.
Specific examples are EXO and Kcon. Promoter staff go through huge efforts to organize the lines, but then it all breaks apart because the Pru Center staff don't enforce security. At the Staples Center and the Honda Center - ticket holders are systematically placed into short lines at each security station periodically - controlling the flow of people entering at the same time. Once a few people are let in, a few more people are added to that line - similar to putting people onto rides at an amusement park. It keeps things calm and orderly and keeps running, pushing and shoving from happening. Allstate Arena is still an unknown factor, but hopefully bringing this issue to light will help prevent safety issues from happening there in advance.
*** recent video of fans running into the venue in Chile have also been noted***
We'd also like to request to have a numbered wristband system to be put in place once fans are separated into the separate P1 and P2 lines. For the BIGBANG MADE tour, numbered wristbands were given in line number order to help ensure that a calm and orderly entry would happen for all three GA groups. Since some GA tickets came with a soundcheck, this also kept fans organized once the soundcheck ended and they were led back out to the concourse to wait till they were let back in for the concert. People stayed calm knowing that their place in line would be maintained by the numbered wristbands and made it easy for the Live Nation staff to get the soundcheck fans wherever they needed them to go. Though not really utilized in Las Vegas - at Anaheim, NJ and Toronto it was really evident that the system was effective. It was the only major recent kpop event held at the Pru Center where fans were not stampeded while entering the venue.
Thank you for taking the time to read our concerns. We hope that Powerhouse knows we're asking this sincerely and genuinely with the welfare of all the collective GA ticket holders in mind.
Updates
March 24, 2017
I honestly cannot believe we hit two hundred and fifty signatures because when I started this I was just venting out of frustration and really did not think anyone would care. My brain is honestly spinning a bit reading all your stories about the lines and the chaos at the venues because it confirms I am not just crazy or overreacting about the safety stuff.
Reached 250 supporters
March 21, 2017
March 20, 2017
my brain is just spinning thinking about the sheer chaos of those venue entryways and how we really need to get to that next number before anyone gets hurt. please just blast this link out to anyone you know who is still planning to go because the folks in charge are definitely looking at the count and we need them to feel the weight of this.
March 15, 2017
I really thought this might just float around the internet unnoticed but the momentum here is honestly overwhelming. It makes me feel much better knowing that so many other people felt that same panic and chaos during the lineup process at previous shows.
Reached 100 supporters
March 14, 2017
114 Comments
Being someone who uses a wheelchair this is a real concern of mine as I am going to the Newark concert. Having safety measures will not only help me but other Army's focus on our boys and the experience of seeing them live. Thank you!
I feel that the same line control methods should be for all attending the concerts not just the GA ticket holders. I attended KCON and it was a huge mess to get into the venue because there were no line control put into place. People were pushing and cutting in lines. I hope the PRU staff has a plan of action to help with the lines. Good luck!
I went to KCON and I 100% believe something should follow through. I was suffocated and trampled. (I am a decently large person also so it's not easy to push me around)
a lot of fans going are really Young and there will be people of all size so please organise this to ensure everyone's safety. I once had a black eye after a concert and i dont want it happening a second time
I find this petition extremely helpful, especially after seeing the chaos that happened in Chile. The point of a concert is to enjoy watching the idols perform, and fans will not be able to do that if they are being trampled on in the GA section.
Safety first Safety second Coolness third
This is a very good idea. Safety should be a priority when attending events with a large number of excited fans. Please consider our needs.
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Dear Powerhouse -
First of all, thank you for bringing BTS to the US so we can enjoy their Wings tour here. We're sincerely grateful to see them.
This petition is based from the fans' perspective of attending many tours and shows at different venues all over the US and asks that more effort be put into the organization of the GA lines and the safety of the fans with GA tickets when entering the venue.
While it's almost never an issue at smaller venues - it's been noted that the Prudential Center in particular does not enforce guest safety when entering the GA entrance. They don't have an organized method of systematically allowing people to get through security in an orderly fashion and this is when the mob mentality goes into effect and the ensuing free-for-all becomes really dangerous.
Specific examples are EXO and Kcon. Promoter staff go through huge efforts to organize the lines, but then it all breaks apart because the Pru Center staff don't enforce security. At the Staples Center and the Honda Center - ticket holders are systematically placed into short lines at each security station periodically - controlling the flow of people entering at the same time. Once a few people are let in, a few more people are added to that line - similar to putting people onto rides at an amusement park. It keeps things calm and orderly and keeps running, pushing and shoving from happening. Allstate Arena is still an unknown factor, but hopefully bringing this issue to light will help prevent safety issues from happening there in advance.
*** recent video of fans running into the venue in Chile have also been noted***
We'd also like to request to have a numbered wristband system to be put in place once fans are separated into the separate P1 and P2 lines. For the BIGBANG MADE tour, numbered wristbands were given in line number order to help ensure that a calm and orderly entry would happen for all three GA groups. Since some GA tickets came with a soundcheck, this also kept fans organized once the soundcheck ended and they were led back out to the concourse to wait till they were let back in for the concert. People stayed calm knowing that their place in line would be maintained by the numbered wristbands and made it easy for the Live Nation staff to get the soundcheck fans wherever they needed them to go. Though not really utilized in Las Vegas - at Anaheim, NJ and Toronto it was really evident that the system was effective. It was the only major recent kpop event held at the Pru Center where fans were not stampeded while entering the venue.
Thank you for taking the time to read our concerns. We hope that Powerhouse knows we're asking this sincerely and genuinely with the welfare of all the collective GA ticket holders in mind.
Updates
March 24, 2017
I honestly cannot believe we hit two hundred and fifty signatures because when I started this I was just venting out of frustration and really did not think anyone would care. My brain is honestly spinning a bit reading all your stories about the lines and the chaos at the venues because it confirms I am not just crazy or overreacting about the safety stuff.
Reached 250 supporters
March 21, 2017
March 20, 2017
my brain is just spinning thinking about the sheer chaos of those venue entryways and how we really need to get to that next number before anyone gets hurt. please just blast this link out to anyone you know who is still planning to go because the folks in charge are definitely looking at the count and we need them to feel the weight of this.
March 15, 2017
I really thought this might just float around the internet unnoticed but the momentum here is honestly overwhelming. It makes me feel much better knowing that so many other people felt that same panic and chaos during the lineup process at previous shows.
Reached 100 supporters
March 14, 2017
114 Comments
As a fan that's going to be attending the concert on Friday, I am extremely worried at the lack of communication from Powerhouse and the Prudential Center when it comes to the rules for GA lines and other info.
Being someone who uses a wheelchair this is a real concern of mine as I am going to the Newark concert. Having safety measures will not only help me but other Army's focus on our boys and the experience of seeing them live. Thank you!
I feel that the same line control methods should be for all attending the concerts not just the GA ticket holders. I attended KCON and it was a huge mess to get into the venue because there were no line control put into place. People were pushing and cutting in lines. I hope the PRU staff has a plan of action to help with the lines. Good luck!
I went to KCON and I 100% believe something should follow through. I was suffocated and trampled. (I am a decently large person also so it's not easy to push me around)
a lot of fans going are really Young and there will be people of all size so please organise this to ensure everyone's safety. I once had a black eye after a concert and i dont want it happening a second time
I find this petition extremely helpful, especially after seeing the chaos that happened in Chile. The point of a concert is to enjoy watching the idols perform, and fans will not be able to do that if they are being trampled on in the GA section.
Safety first Safety second Coolness third
This is a very good idea. Safety should be a priority when attending events with a large number of excited fans. Please consider our needs.
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As a fan that's going to be attending the concert on Friday, I am extremely worried at the lack of communication from Powerhouse and the Prudential Center when it comes to the rules for GA lines and other info.