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Fans threatening boycott of Johnny Depp's Stockholm gig
Published: 30 May 2016 11:37 GMT+02:00
An iconic Stockholm venue has defended its decision to let Johnny Depp and his Hollywood Vampires band perform, despite fans threatening to boycott the gig following domestic violence claims by the actor's wife.
Depp arrives in Stockholm amid turbulent times for the actor, who has been grabbing global headlines after his actress wife Amber Heard accused him of assaulting her. He denies the claims and has not been charged with any crime.
The Hollywood couple, who married in 2015, are currently involved in divorce proceedings. Heard has been granted a temporary restraining order, for which the next hearing is to take place on June 17th.
Depp is going on stage for the first time in Sweden at Stockholm's Gröna Lund theme park on Monday evening together with rock legends Alice Cooper and Joe Perry as the Hollywood Vampires band.
But fans have hit out on social media, urging ticket holders to stay at home following Heard's allegations.
"I was planning on going to the concert but I will boycott it," posted one Facebook user on the park's event page, using the hashtag #ImWithAmber.
"Are you taking a stand against this, Gröna Lund?" wrote another. "I hope that as many as possible do the right thing and boycott this."
Gröna Lund meanwhile replied to the criticism on Facebook and in interviews with Swedish media.
"Of course we renounce all violence. However, it is just as important not to judge people beforehand and that you are innocent until proven guilty," press spokesperson Annika Troselius told The Local on Monday.
Security was being boosted at the park ahead of the gig, but Troselius said they were not expecting any disturbances or live protests: "There have been no such indications. Nobody has been in touch with us about it. (...) We always call in extra security staff for all big concerts, it's nothing unusual."
And it looked unlikely on Monday morning that recent headlines and social media rows would affect audience numbers.
"There are already people queuing outside," Troselius said at around 10am. "If you want to see the concert you should be here in good time. We're expecting a lot of people."
Hollywood Vampires was formed last year by the A-list Pirates of the Caribbean and Sweeney Todd actor and his friends to honour the music of icons who died from excess in the 1970s.
It takes its name from a celebrity drinking club formed by Alice Cooper 40 years ago which apparently included The Who drummer Keith Moon and at least one member of The Beatles.
Gröna Lund is this summer set to welcome other global acts including American soul legend Lionel Richie, New Zealand band Fat Freddy's Drop, Britpop veterans Suede and UK pop group Little Mix.
Last year's star performer was Lenny Kravitz who ended up making global headlines after he ripped his trousers and revealed that he didn't have any underwear on.
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I am freaking out and so excited I'm about to burst!!! My friend just got us tickets, 6th row!, to the HV concert in Ohio July 12th!!!!! That's a long drive from NC but I could not pass up the chance!! SQUEEEEEEAAAALLL!!
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Ooh...6th row? You'll practically be in Johnny's lap!n2depp wrote: I am freaking out and so excited I'm about to burst!!! My friend just got us tickets, 6th row!, to the HV concert in Ohio July 12th!!!!! That's a long drive from NC but I could not pass up the chance!! SQUEEEEEEAAAALLL!!
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I'm so so so happy for you n2depp you got tickets for the HV ...unfortunately I've missed the chance when they were in Germany.
Please take our love and good vibs to Johnny
Please take our love and good vibs to Johnny
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Congrats! I've got my tickets to that show as well! Can't wait!!!Veronica wrote:The Hollywood Vampires are actually coming to Ohio in July! Nothing ever happens in Ohio! Least of all Johnny Depp step foot in this state! I have my tickets!
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n2depp wrote: I am freaking out and so excited I'm about to burst!!! My friend just got us tickets, 6th row!, to the HV concert in Ohio July 12th!!!!! That's a long drive from NC but I could not pass up the chance!! SQUEEEEEEAAAALLL!!
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Hey to all you lovely gals! Haven\t posted in such a long time! They are here in my home town. It's surreal.. I'm going out to find them. Wish me luck. If I get the chance to meet Johnny I will send him your love and support as well. Wow, I'm so excited..this is actually happening!!!
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Flor wrote:Hey to all you lovely gals! Haven\t posted in such a long time! They are here in my home town. It's surreal.. I'm going out to find them. Wish me luck. If I get the chance to meet Johnny I will send him your love and support as well. Wow, I'm so excited..this is actually happening!!!
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Good luck!Flor wrote:Hey to all you lovely gals! Haven\t posted in such a long time! They are here in my home town. It's surreal.. I'm going out to find them. Wish me luck. If I get the chance to meet Johnny I will send him your love and support as well. Wow, I'm so excited..this is actually happening!!!
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Well, didn't go as I expected but at least I'll see them in concert tomorrow.
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But you just had to try!Flor wrote:Well, didn't go as I expected but at least I'll see them in concert tomorrow.
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Yes, I just had to try. Felt like a giddy teenager, walked all the way to the hotel and city centre twice in hope of spotting them. Spent 2 hours alone creeping in front of the hotel I'm off to the concert now. Yay!
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Flor wrote:Yes, I just had to try. Felt like a giddy teenager, walked all the way to the hotel and city centre twice in hope of spotting them. Spent 2 hours alone creeping in front of the hotel I'm off to the concert now. Yay!
I've seen them in Herborn! I promise you, you'll have so much fun and a good time!
He looked at my pictures then to me and he said "Oh very good" 14/12/2010 in Berlin... the day I met Johnny Depp. 8/11/2011 in Paris... I met him again...19/7/2013 in Berlin...I met him for the third time! UNBELIEVABLE