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Fleetwood Mac fans leave Wembley Stadium concert early after complaining about horrendous sound

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Stevie Nicks lead Fleetwood Mac out to rapturous reception at Wembley Stadium (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Some Fleetwood Mac ticketholders were asking for a refund after the first of the legendary bands two London shows on Sunday night.

In certain parts of the Wembley Stadium venue, fans praised the amazing and unbelievable show, while for others, the sound was described as unbearable.

It prompted hundreds of the 90,000-strong crowd, who paid up to £150 for tickets, to leave the venue early, saying it had ruined their night.

Sound is horrendous – Wembley staff cant do anything about it, one fan wrote on Twitter.

Cant hear anything but echo – £150 a ticket – annoyed doesnt cover it and theyve moved as few people as they can. Shocker.

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Yet, many fans found quite the opposite, one with replying: Ours was brilliant I was up front – I guess the engineer didnt walk to the back – as I front of the desks it sounded amazing!

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Some ticketholders said they were unable to hear a single word complaining that the audio was muffled in some areas of the venue.

Others found it so unbearable they said they walked out and footage from inside the venue shows many seatholders heading for the exits.

One fan said: We left, the sound was honestly unbearable. Really feel for everyone there tonight, especially Fleetwood Mac. How can I claim a refund?

Another suggested: Please turn off the repeaters, they are ruining the sound. @Fleetwoodmac.

Defending the band, others argued that video of fans leaving their seats actually showed fans grabbing refreshments during the notoriously long World Turning instrumental.

Representatives for Live Nation and Wembley Stadium have been approached for comment.

Despite the technical issues in some parts of Wembley Stadium, for some Fleetwood Mac fans, the show was described as amazing and brilliant.

Its the first of two shows this week that forms part of the legendary bands 28-date around the world tour.

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The tour kicked off at Dublins RDS Arena on Thursday and will continue to Australia and New Zealand after the UK.

Fleetwood Mac are playing with a new line-up this time around, following the departure of Lindsey Buckingham.

Buckingham was replaced by Mike Campbell, formerly of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Neil FRead More – Source

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