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\n VillaGaiety responds to complaints after David Gray performance\n <\/p>\n
The VillaGaiety says it\u2019s exploring \u2018more direct operational adjustments\u2019 to clamp-down on \u2018audience behaviour\u2019. <\/p>\n
It follows complaints about conversation levels during David Gray\u2019s performance at the Douglas venue on Tuesday (23 June). <\/p>\n
The performer described the crowd as ‘lively’.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Government, which operates the facility, says it is reviewing how it manages and improves the audience experience for future performances. <\/p>\n
It adds: “Despite efforts already in place to influence and address audience behaviour in advance, and during the show, we are now actively exploring more direct operational adjustments.”<\/p>\n
Last year the Department of Education, Sport and Culture said it would be promoting \u2018audience awareness\u2019 regarding the impact of conversations during live events. <\/p>\n
This included looking at introducing a sound recording, to be played before the start of a performances, and more security staff. <\/p>\n
It followed complaints after Paolo Nutini\u2019s gig in 2024 which was marred by people talking. <\/p>\n