Post by Chel on Apr 16, 2007 16:03:06 GMT 8
Westlife's management have slapped a ban on the Evening Express - leaving the paper and fans in the dark.
Band bosses refused to allow media photographers into the concert unless they signed a legal document banning the use of photos in certain circumstances.
Outside Management, who manage super group Westlife, wanted us to agree to use the photographs only once in the paper and not to put them on thisisaberdeen.co.uk or pass them onto fans.
So today 4,500 fans face disappointment at not being able to see pictures of the spectacular show, or support act the MacDonald Brothers.
Photographers refused to be bullied into signing the restrictive document and so we were not allowed in.
As a result today we have no pictures of Westlife, their support act the MacDonald Brothers or any fans.
Evening Express Editor Damian Bates said: "It's appalling that the management of bands like Westlife deny their fans the chance to enjoy photos in the Evening Express of what was a great night.
"It's an absolute disgrace to try to bully us into signing legal documents that ban us from using our own photos when and where we want."
Those who were lucky enough to get tickets for the show however were not disappointed.
And how can you go wrong with four handsome lads, five costume changes and more than a dozen hit songs?
Nicky, Shane, Kian and Mark looked relaxed, refreshed and bursting with energy as they chatted, sang and danced their way through the 75-minute show.
They sang a mixture of big ballads and romantic songs such as Mandy, If I Let You Go, and Coast to Coast.
Those of you lucky enough to have a ticket for tonight are in for a treat
Aberdeen Evening Express
Band bosses refused to allow media photographers into the concert unless they signed a legal document banning the use of photos in certain circumstances.
Outside Management, who manage super group Westlife, wanted us to agree to use the photographs only once in the paper and not to put them on thisisaberdeen.co.uk or pass them onto fans.
So today 4,500 fans face disappointment at not being able to see pictures of the spectacular show, or support act the MacDonald Brothers.
Photographers refused to be bullied into signing the restrictive document and so we were not allowed in.
As a result today we have no pictures of Westlife, their support act the MacDonald Brothers or any fans.
Evening Express Editor Damian Bates said: "It's appalling that the management of bands like Westlife deny their fans the chance to enjoy photos in the Evening Express of what was a great night.
"It's an absolute disgrace to try to bully us into signing legal documents that ban us from using our own photos when and where we want."
Those who were lucky enough to get tickets for the show however were not disappointed.
And how can you go wrong with four handsome lads, five costume changes and more than a dozen hit songs?
Nicky, Shane, Kian and Mark looked relaxed, refreshed and bursting with energy as they chatted, sang and danced their way through the 75-minute show.
They sang a mixture of big ballads and romantic songs such as Mandy, If I Let You Go, and Coast to Coast.
Those of you lucky enough to have a ticket for tonight are in for a treat
Aberdeen Evening Express