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Fans were reportedly turned away from attending The Vaccines' concert in Wales, after they couldn't answer questions about the band.
The Vaccines were performing at Venue Cymru in Wales on Monday (6 May), but Andy Bellis and friends were not allowed into the concert as they failed an impromptu trivia quiz from the bouncer - and instead had their tickets taken away.
Bellis told Wales Online, "We queued up for a good half hour and give our tickets at the door. It seemed pretty normal. So, we’re pulled aside to get searched and the security guy asks if I know the lead singer and could I name their two albums and some songs.
"I couldn’t think off the top of my head so they kicked us out, took the tickets off us and said we couldn’t watch the band because we didn’t know enough information about them. I’ve made a complaint to the venue asking for a refund as there was no other reason I wasn’t allowed in."
Venue Cymru responded with a statement, saying, "Venue Cymru was made aware that pickpockets may attempt to operate in the arena during The Vaccines gig. In order to ensure the safety and security of our customers we carried out random checks of those in the queue.
"As a result six people were refused admission and a further two people were ejected from the building. Security were working closely with the police and licensing officers throughout the evening. Unfortunately one or two genuine visitors may have been refused admission and we apologise that they missed the event and full refunds are being given."
The Vaccines on stage at Reading Festival last year
However, Bellis is still unhappy. He responded to the statement saying he would not let it go, and told Wales Online, "No matter how they try and justify what went on it's not going to cut.
"You can't just go ejecting random people from queues just for not knowing information on band discography. The thing is I'm actually a big fan of the band."
Bellis said he is currently trying to get a refund from the venue and added, "I will not let it go."
The unstoppable Vaccines perform at Millenium Square, Leeds
