BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ROCKED out Croke Park this evening to a huge crowd of over 80,000 people.

However, there were multiple complaints over the sound quality at the gig – with fans expressing their anger and frustration at not being properly able to hear the show.

Some fans reported leaving the concert early due to the sound issues.

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We're leaving croke pk. @aikenpromotions sound is brutal. #brucespringsteen
— Philip Gleeson (@BuachaillDana2) May 27, 2016

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@springsteen so sad, had to leave the show before it was over, please get onto someone in CrokePark about the sound and save the sunday show
— Michelle O'Riordan (@MMORiordan) May 27, 2016

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Did not expect to leave @springsteen early. Sound muffled and awful at premium level. Very disappointing @CrokePark
— Nóirín Hegarty (@noirinhegarty) May 27, 2016

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Stand sound issues

It appears as though the reports of sound issues (gathered from tweets of fans at the venue) seem to stem from the stands of Croke Park and the premium level seats.

Fingal County Councillor Darragh Butler earlier said that the sound in the Upper Hogan stand was “appalling”.

Can we move back to RDS @springsteen @aikenpromotions sound in Upper Hogan appalling
— CLLR Darragh BUTLER (FF) (@DarraghButler) May 27, 2016

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However, after the gig had finished he said the sound had improved later on.

19.21 to 22:47 #SpringsteenDublin sound improved somewhat so 15th @springsteen gig turned out okay after all!
— CLLR Darragh BUTLER (FF) (@DarraghButler) May 27, 2016

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Meanwhile, there are reports that the sound from the Davin stand was also poor.

From the Davin Stand, the sound for Bruce Springsteen is cat. All the songs are melding into one🙀
— Shane Stapleton (@ShaneSaint) May 27, 2016

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In general, there are multiple reports of poor sound quality at the gig – with fans commending The Boss’s performance, but complaining that they couldn’t hear anything.

Great night at Springsteen so far, but the sound is pretty abysmal at times. No idea what's going on with it. #SpringsteenDublin
— Shane (@ItsGillen) May 27, 2016

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Bruce rocking The Hill #Springsteen Shame about the sound! pic.twitter.com/02mB5q1Vi3
— Vera ⭐⭐ (@ChelsSince1970) May 27, 2016

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Sound at standing level

A Journal.ie reporter attending the concert said that the sound levels on the pitch were consistently good throughout the gig – with no issues to report.

Just getting out of gig and hearing about audio complaints. No problem from pitch level (for the rcrd) #springsteen pic.twitter.com/zPTb3Yjw5e
— Daragh Brophy (@DaraghBroph) May 27, 2016

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The complaints of sound quality seem confined to the stands in the stadium.

While there have been multiple complaints from attendees at the concert over the poor sound quality, there have been many reports of people enjoying the gig.

Amazing night @CrokePark at Bruce Springsteen with @mojohnston37
— Ursula Murphy (@Ursulamurphy01) May 27, 2016

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@springsteen made history in Dublin. Class act all the way. Thanks for the awesome party.
— Daria Blackwell (@CruisingKitty) May 27, 2016

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Springsteen came onstage at about 7.30pm and played for about three hours.

TheJournal.ie has contacted Aiken Promotions for comment over people’s complaints.

Read: Newcomers beware – Bruce Springsteen is very, very punctual

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