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Some RBC Bluesfest fans say they’re rethinking buying tickets after organizers added a proviso that pass holders don’t have in-and-out privileges.

Jeb Bond, an Ottawa musician who performed at Bluesfest in 2008, said he was interested in attending the festival this year, but decided against it because of the new rule on the adult full festival pass.

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“A lot of people were really surprised by this. I was disappointed,” he said.

Bond said he in the past has entered the grounds on a weekend day to see a lesser-known act or a friend’s band, left for a few hours — he lives nearby — and come back to see one of the other bands. A security officer just had to scan Bond’s pass when he left, and to scan it again when he returned.

Bond is dismayed at the fact he will now have to stay in on the grounds all day if he wants to see multiple acts over the course of a day.

He’s not alone.

In a Facebook post, musician Steven Standup said the policy seems unreasonable, especially for those with children, those with health or dietary issues, who have to work a shift between shows, or who have a pet or other responsibilities. “Increased concession sales? Yes. Increased convenience or safety for anyone who is attending? I doubt it,” he wrote.