So I went with a friend and we got VIP tickets to meet Ava Max. The VIPs were supposed to be let in at 6:15 but we weren't let in til about 6:40, and we wait until almost 7:25ish til the openers start, however, after the first opener, we wait almost an hour with NOTHING. Nobody told us what was delayed or why we were waiting so long, and it was hot in the venue so we were sweating. EVENTUALLY, Ava comes on, as we were waiting for the second opener, who never showed up for some reason. We still don't know to this day and were never told why. But she then starts her part.
Ava's concert itself was fun, however, after the show, the VIPs are all lined up and told NO autographs, NO extra pictures, and NO videos with Ava. Now, I'm angry. We paid all this extra money to meet Ava and we don't even get to get an autograph?? I notice the line is moving VERY fast and I am confused. As I look where people are meeting her, I noticed they're going behind this Ava Max screen and then almost instantly leaving. We were told we can only take ONE single photo and then have to leave. The staff did not even let me talk to Ava and rushed us through the process. Ava wanted to talk to us, she even expressed it but the venue's and Ava's team ignored her.
I didn't even get to say anything but "Hi. It's so nice to meet you!" before the photo was taken and we were rushed out. I am FURIOUS that we essentially wasted money for this experience, and I hope Ava gets some actual respect from her team and venues. I would love to properly meet her and not get a "Greet Ava" experience that lasted 30 seconds. We should be compensated for this clear lack of care and experience. I feel like we were scammed.
I attempted to reach out to Ava to ask about it, but never heard back.