A few hick-ups but a great concert
by Michela on 14/11/24People First Stadium - CarraraRating: 4 out of 5We arrived via Shuttle bus at People First Stadium Gold Coast, just as a weather warning was issued, and the organisers delayed the entry into GA standing and booked seating due to lightening. This was a very safe and appropriate measure, and we (and others) were content staying under cover with food and drinks, waiting for updates. Updates were provided every half hour or so and were based on the weather conditions and safety of all people at the venue. Once the show got underway at 7.45pm (as the storm cell finally passed) the first act Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers had been cut, and The Pixies only had a half hour set. Pearl Jam came on at 9pm and played for two hours, with an extension to the 10pm curfew granted by local authorities. Both The Pixies and Pearl Jam were wonderful - very tight, professional and sounding brilliant. The downside of our night began as we attempted to leave People First Stadium. All attendees were guided towards one very narrow exit point. This was a crowd of nearly forty thousand people. Eventually some people were redirected to a second point of exiting the grounds, however there were very few staff, security, or event employees visible to direct the public. It took us an hour and a half to queue and access a Shuttle bus back to our light rail destination: three destinations were specified and dictated by the event organisers as there is no parking at the venue. Because of the delay and concert late finish the last tram from our light rail destination had already left, resulting in many hundreds (maybe more) members of the public left with finding alternate last-minute options to get back to where they were staying. This was at 1am. While the inclement weather was beyond anyone's control, and the safety of everyone was well considered and implemented with the change to the performance times, it was the leaving of the venue chaos and no regard for public transport consequence that was very disappointing. We would not consider attending an event at People First Stadium, Carrara Gold Coast because of the issues with getting to and from the Stadium. The Pixies and Pearl Jam were wonderful!

