Fans refused entry to gig 'for not knowing the lead singer's name'

Six fans of The Vaccines were denied entry to a gig allegedly because they couldn't name the lead singer.

The group of supporters claim they were asked by security to name the frontman as well as two albums and "some songs" but as a result of being put on the spot they couldn’t remember Justin Young's moniker and were allegedly told to leave Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Wales.

Andy Bellis, one of the unlucky fans, told Wales Online: "We're pulled aside to get searched and the security guy asks if I know the lead singer and [if I could] name their two albums and some songs.

"I couldn't think off the top of my head so they kicked us out, took the tickets off us and said we couldn't watch the band because we didn't know enough information about them.

"I've made a complaint to the venue asking for a refund as there was no other reason I wasn't allowed in."

Following the incident, a spokesperson from the venue has issued an apology and will refund the tickets.