The wait is over.
Wednesday morning at 9, tickets to the controversial Ludacris concert became available to students.
“There was a line before the gate opened this morning,” said Madonna Shipe, sophomore, as she helped hand out tickets to students. “As the time comes, I think we’ll have 500 tickets for the public.”
After tussling with the city over Freedom Hall last week, the SGA went to the state fire marshal for permission to use the Mini-Dome as a venue for the concert. The fire marshal gave permission, but with stipulations. Seating has been limited to 5,900 people, less than half of this semester’s record enrollment of 12,117.
Students must present valid ETSU identification to pick up a ticket and to enter the concert. Seating at the concert will be limited to the east side permanent seating, and the walkways and railings must be clear at all times.
Students must also adhere to the ETSU code of conduct and are not allowed to have drugs, alcohol or tobacco during the concert. Students will undergo a quick pat-down upon entering the Mini-Dome, and no weapons, containers or backpacks will be allowed. Handbags will be checked at the door and no re-entry will be allowed if students leave the venue.
Despite the seemingly strict rules, students still seem interested in attending the concert. As of 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, 1,829 tickets had been given out.
“I think it’s going to be just as busy tomorrow,” said Tera Burchfield, a junior in dental hygiene, who was assisting in the booth.
Tickets will be available 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from now until Oct. 26 in Booth C in front of the post office on the first floor of the Culp Center.
At this time tickets are only available to the students, but guest tickets will be available starting Oct. 26, seating allowing. Any guest of a studentmust present valid identification at the concert doors to prove they are 18 or older.
If tickets are still available on Oct. 27, they will become open to faculty and staff.
The concert will be held on Oct. 27, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 8:30 p.m.
“I think it’s good,” said Paul Williams, a graduate student in clinical social work. “It’s about time we had something like that. Ludacris, he pretty much appeals to everybody. People will have a good time.

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