Mister Coe
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ORIGINAL: dr. salvador Not really sure if I'm pissed off but I am definitely annoyed. A band I like is doing a tour and the two closest gigs to me that they are playing are at the HMV Ritz in Manchester and the Rock City in Nottingham. I should mention at this point that I'm a wheelchair user and attend gigs with my helper. Manchester would have been best but that sold out before I could find out about disabled access to the venue. So I ring up the Rock City and ask about wheelchair access which the man says they have and I buy a ticket and then e-mail them so they can finalise everything (as per his instructions). Based on what he said I bought a ticket but have since found a few stories about how wheelchair access to the place isn't that great (it took me ages to find anything from people who had been before). I'm now slightly concerned about going to the gig and some more tickets have just gone on sale for Manchester which would have been better for me. Nuts As someone whose been to Nottingham Rock City many a time, I'm struggling to think where they will put a wheelchair user. I might be wrong but the only thing I can think of is that they might put you on the soundboard platform, but there isn't much room there, although you would get a great view! Otherwise, there might be space reserved for you on the balcony, but I've never seen that happen. Manchester HMV has a much bigger balcony area, there's plenty of space up there, I've only been there once is the last 15 years but I suspect that might be a better option. Not a definitive answer, I know, just my little opinion. Whatever, hope you have a good night, whoever you see! I was unsure about Rock City as well but they assured me when I called that there was a wheelchair viewing area. It now turns out that there is no ramp to get in, no disabled area at all and the disabled toilet is up a flight of stairs so I obviously can't go. As a result I have 1 gig ticket that I can't use so I'll just have to wait until the next tour. With regard to the HMV Ritz, there is no lift so wheelchair users can't get up there so I'd go on the floor somewhere (according to them). That's a shame, but please press the staff at HMV Ritz Manchester as to what EXACTLY they mean by 'somewhere on the floor'. I've been to plenty of venues where they put wheelchair users on the platform where the technicians (lights, sounds etc) work. it's always a great vantage point! And if they seem unresponsive, you should kick up a stink about it. Seriously, mate, these places are shit-scared of being accused of discrimination! Don't miss a really great night out!
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