Issues ahead of Michael Bublé concert at Chewton Glen

The Canadian star will be performing on the grounds of Chewton Glen, New Milton tomorrow (Monday July 18) but some concert-goers have raised concerns about seating arrangements amid soaring temperatures.

The current heatwave, for which an amber weather warning for heat has been issued across Hampshire, is expected to peak tomorrow and Tuesday with highs of up to 30 degrees.

Jane Willmott, from Poole, has tickets for the open-air evening with Michael Bublé concert but says she was “totally mis-sold” the event.

She says this was advertised as a small picnic-style event for 300 people.

However, it is believed that "thousands" of people could attend the event – which is standing only as visitors are not allowed to bring their own seating, food or drink, with the exception of a single 500ml bottle of water.

Additionally, in the days before the concert, it has transpired the event is actually being held in a nearby field which is only accessible by a 15-minute walk from the main car park along an “uneven path”.

Jane said she and her family were “so excited” to get their tickets back in 2020.

But the no seating rule, on a day when temperatures could top 30C, has left her wanting her £500 back.

She said: “It was advertised as an evening with Michael Bublé in a picnic setting where we could bring our own food and chairs. That’s not what they’re saying now and we feel totally mis-sold.

“If we’re being honest, we know most of the audience are going to be over 40s because that’s the bulk of his fanbase. It’s going to be the hottest day of the year, so do they really expect pregnant women and elderly people to stand up in that heat for five hours? For me, that’s outrageous.”

Other people have taken to social media to voice their concerns.

One person posted on Facebook: "When we booked Buble two years ago this was a picnic event."

Another said: "I'm extremely disappointed by this change of event. Totally mis-sold. I got the tickets for my mum who will be unable to stand for this long. Not the 300 people picnic event it was described as. Disgraceful."

However, a representative from organiser Senbla said chairs have never been allowed on site and the claims that the event was initially advertised for around 300 people was "completely and wholly inaccurate”.

Following the huge response on social media an event spokesperson said: “We thought it would be helpful to clarify a few things.

“Although chairs and food are not permitted to be brought on site, you are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on prior to the show and enjoy the delicious range of food and drink offerings we have available in the arena grounds. have noted, we would like to remind guests to bring sun cream and protective clothing for the afternoon and your sealed or refillable water bottles.

“Anybody who needs support can head to the welfare area where our lovely team of medical staff are on hand to help. We have also taken the necessary precautions to increase the medical staff for the concert to make sure assistance is provided quickly and efficiently for those who need it.”

Chewton Glen said it has nothing to do with the planning of the concert as it's merely renting out the space.

Michael Bublé is due to perform at Chewton Glen on Monday, June 18