Fake-ticket holders force entry into Pakistan’s Solis fest
Organisers of Solis Festival blame individuals with fake tickets for overcrowding and a stage collapse at the event on Saturday, as police launch an inquiry
News By | 17 February 2020
The organisers of Solis festival in Islamabad, Pakistan, brought the event to a close on Saturday (15 February), as “hundreds” of individuals with fake tickets “fought their way” into the venue.
Solis Music and Arts Festival, which has run for three previous editions, was due to feature electronic acts including Dannic, Mike Williams, Julian James and Fdvm at the 1,000-capacity Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).
However, the event was called off after audience members climbed onto a VIP stage,…