AC/DC Fans Furious as Ticketek Website Crashes During Power Up Tour On-Sale
Perth, WA – The long-awaited return of rock icons AC/DC to Australian shores was met with frustration and disappointment for thousands of fans on Thursday as Ticketek's website buckled under the immense demand for tickets to their Power Up tour show at Optus Stadium.
The on-sale commenced at 1:00 PM WST, and within minutes, thousands of West Australians swarmed the Ticketek platform, eager to secure their spot to witness the legendary band’s first Australian performance in over a decade. However, the overwhelming surge in traffic resulted in widespread website crashes, error messages, and lengthy queues, leaving many fans unable to complete their purchases.
Social media exploded with complaints as fans vented their frustration, sharing screenshots of error messages and expressing their disappointment at missing out on tickets. The hashtag #ACDCperth quickly trended, filled with stories of technical difficulties and abandoned attempts to buy tickets. Many described a chaotic and stressful experience, with some reporting being repeatedly bumped back in the queue despite spending hours waiting.
“I’ve been trying for three hours! The website keeps crashing, and I’m constantly being put back in the queue,” one frustrated fan tweeted. “This is a joke! How can they not prepare for this level of demand?”
Ticketek has issued a statement acknowledging the technical issues and apologising for the inconvenience caused to fans. They assured attendees that they are working diligently to resolve the problems and increase website capacity to accommodate the high volume of traffic. However, the damage has already been done for many, who are now resigned to missing out on seeing AC/DC live.
The Power Up tour, named after AC/DC’s 2020 album, marks the band’s return after a period of significant challenges, including the passing of founding member Malcolm Young. The Perth show at Optus Stadium is just one stop on their extensive Australian tour, which will also include dates in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. The anticipation for this tour has been building for years, making the ticket debacle even more disheartening for devoted fans.
The situation has reignited the debate surrounding Ticketek's capacity to handle large-scale ticket sales and the need for improved infrastructure and alternative ticketing platforms. Many fans are calling for greater transparency and accountability from the ticketing giant to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.
For those who were unsuccessful in securing tickets, resale platforms may offer a glimmer of hope, but fans are urged to be cautious and only purchase from reputable sources to avoid being scammed. The demand for AC/DC tickets remains exceptionally high, and prices on the secondary market are likely to be significantly inflated. Despite the frustrating start, the excitement for AC/DC’s return to Australia remains palpable, and fans are hoping for a smooth and memorable concert experience once the shows finally get underway.
