Tech issues cause frustration for Electric Avenue festival ticket buyers

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 8:21am

Music fans in Christchurch expressed anger after technical problems occurred during the Electric Avenue festival pre-sale. High demand led to long wait times and limited ticket availability, prompting the event director to admit the systems were inadequate and promise future changes.

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1. RNZThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Tech fails leave Electric Avenue festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 11 Sep 2025, 7:51am

   Electric Avenue festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless after pre-sale ‘shambles’ (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesThu 11 Sep 2025, 8:21am

   Christchurch music festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless (opens in new tab)