Noel Gallagher’s Concert in Saratoga Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
variety.comThania Garcia A bomb threat stopped Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds concert at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 8.
Fans were ordered to evacuate the venue directly after the first two opening acts, Metric and Garbage, wrapped their sets. Before Gallagher stepped foot on stage, concert-goers were ordered by the venue to leave the premises in response to a bomb threat.
The order was shared on the venue’s jumbo screens that read: “At this time, we will need to evacuate the venue. We ask you to calmly proceed to the nearest exit.
Please follow directions of staff and police officers. For the safety of everyone, please do not rush or push. Thank you for your cooperation.” The New York State Park Police said the move was made “out of an abundance of caution,” and confirmed the event “was suspended at 9:40 pm and concert attendees were evacuated without incident.
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