HELLFEST Fans Still Waiting For Refunds

September 5, 2005

Scott Frost of The Trentonian has issued the following report:

An estimated 1,000 people still haven't received refunds on tickets from Trenton's canceled Hellfest concert, and many are complaining that the promoters are ignoring them.

More than 3,500 fans who bought tickets at the Sovereign Bank Arena box office, through its ticket hotline or with a credit card have received full refunds.

But those who purchased at records shops in the region or through an Internet provider, especially people from overseas, are still waiting for refunds on passes that sold for up to $120 each.

Shawn Van Der Poel, a key show organizer, would not comment for this report. But he told The Trentonian on Aug. 19 that about $30,000 worth of tickets were sold at shops or on the Web.

Last week, Rich Boblenz of Tunes Music record shop in Marlton said he keeps turning away fans seeking refunds and that many are angry about it.

"We just have a statement we give them that says we are not responsible. It's Hellfest's problem," said Boblenz, noting the store sold about 40 discounted $100 tickets for the show.

"We gave Hellfest the money for the tickets sold before it was canceled. That's why we can't give any money back," he said.

Last month, Van Der Poel said the money taken in from record store sales was spent on deposits for Hellfest insurance, safety requirements and promotional attractions like the Tim Glomb skate park set up outside the SBA.

Read the rest of the article at ZWire.com.

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