Worcester News readers have shared their thoughts on the ban on taking food and drink into Pitchcroft for Tom Jones' performance on Saturday, August 13.

Ticket holders were not permitted to take food or drinks into the venue, although it was later clarified that each person was allowed one sealed 500ml bottle of water. 

Organisers said that there would be cups available to refill with water for free.

This decision by organisers proved controversial among attendees and people shared their thoughts on the Worcester News Facebook page. 

Rob Meese said: "It’s a captive audience - once you're in that’s it.

"It’s a rip-off Britain. The only way to put it right and that’s not to go. Once the audiences dwindle then all promotors and venues may change the rules."

Emma Smith said: "It was the same at the cricket club last week for Chris Moyles 90s hangover, you weren't allowed your own food but could take your own reusable drinks bottle.

"But, the food stores were expensive and in the end, the bars were running so slowly that people were standing in queues for ages."

Ian Hodges said: "There is no other reason for a blanket ban on food and drink other than to rip off the audience."

Ken Harris said: "It was a great concert but one has to question the over-priced food and drink and the hopelessly long walk from the racecourse entry to the entry into the concert arena."

However, others were quick to defend organisers arguing that festivals and concerts rarely allow people to take their own refreshments in. 

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Claire Fadden said: "Every concert or gig is like this. 

"If you were seeing a gig in a pub you wouldn’t expect to be able to take drinks in, it’s no different."

Kathleen Flynn said: "Look you wouldn't go to say the NEC for a gig and take your own food and drink, so what's the difference?

"It was very well set up, water was free so don't see the problem. Very enjoyable evening it was."

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Mark Newman said: "All the people complaining are probably those who don't normally go to concerts, but they made an exception for this one as it was on their doorstep.

"It's a standard rule at most gigs - you can only consume food and drink bought inside the venue.

"The prices are high, yes, but that's gigs for you."

Worcester News has contacted the organisers for comment.