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Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year For ‘Cowboy Carter’
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With ticket prices soaring to eye-watering sums lately, fans are increasingly debating whether the cost is really worth it.
One Beyoncé superfan has sparked conversation after sharing a TikTok about splashing out nearly £900 on a ticket to the Cowboy Carter show — only to be stuck with a seriously restricted view.
Giorgio Venizelos took to TikTok to reveal exactly what he was seeing: just the side of the stage, with no sight of Beyoncé herself. The clip quickly caught attention, capturing the frustration of many who feel ripped off by pricey gigs and less-than-ideal seats.
"This video is from the very front of the Buckin’Honey pit. There was almost no physical view of Beyoncé throughout the entire concert," he claimed. "As a huge Beyoncé fan I can not explain how upset I am about the entire experience. I hope the problem is fixed before the next night because nobody deserves to have their money stolen from them like this."
@giorgiovenizelos This video is from the very front of the Buckin’Honey pit. There was almost no physical view of Beyoncé throughout the entire concert. As a huge Beyoncé fan I can not explain how upset I am about the entire experience. I hope the problem is fixed before the next night because nobody deserves to have their money stolen from them like this. @Beyoncé @Parkwood Entertainment #Beyonce #Beyhive #CowboyCarter
It didn't take long for fellow TikTokers to chime in on the viral footage, with one writing: "I feel like stadium tours should be only for special occasions, and we should go back to arena tours. Do y'all remember Beyonce in her arena touring era? It felt so personal. This feels like a transaction."
Another added: "£900 for one concert ticket is a scam, and this view is even a worse scam. I’m so sorry you got such a bad experience."
A third penned: "Ima need you to call the bank and report the tickets as a fraudulent purchase because what in the empty stage did you pay for??? £900 GBP."
Meanwhile, others were left sceptical by the sight: "So you telling me that she was performing for three hours and she didn't walk by you on that catwalk not one time????"
Indy100 has reached out to Beyonce's team for comment
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