Neck Deep issue statement about last night’s violence-hit Nottingham Rock City gig
"Violence is never a solution," they insist
Neck Deep have issued a statement about their show at Nottingham Rock City last night (9th October), which was abandoned after two songs when a fracas broke out.
The band were performing second song ‘Lime St.’ when, according to fans in attendance, security got heavy handed and “slammed” a crowd surfer down prompting the band and their crew to intervene and tackle them.
Numerous fans posted videos of the melee on social media that saw both sides grapple each other and exchange blows.
In a post on their official Facebook page this morning, Neck Deep have insisted that “violence is never a solution, and that everything that went down could and should have been handled better by all parties.”
Vowing to press ahead with their remaining tour dates, the Welsh rockers said they “will be taking extra measures to ensure that these events are never again repeated” and are working on rescheduling their Nottingham show.
You can read the full statement below:
A Neck Deep show - any show for that matter - should be a protected and positive environment, where everyone is safe and free to enjoy music being played.
The safety of our fans is our number one priority, but no-one involved in a show should EVER be in fear of harm or injury - be that fans, crew, venue staff, security or the band.
The events that transpired last night were regretful and deeply unfortunate. Things rapidly escalated to a point that they should never have gotten to. We believe that violence is never a solution, and that everything that went down could and should have been handled better by all parties.
We are so very sorry to anyone who was in any way hurt, upset or inconvenienced last night.
All scheduled tour dates will go ahead as planned, and we will be taking extra measures to ensure that these events are never again repeated.
For everyone in attendance last night, we are working on a rescheduled date for you, and we will ensure that your original tickets will remain valid / be reissued.
Thank you all for reading and for your understanding.
Neck Deep
You can read our original story about last night's unfortunate events right here.