Following the release of a VIP tour package that failed to impress some fans and was perceived as hypocritical by others, Bring Me the Horizon has been receiving criticism on social media. Oli Sykes’s previous feud with Kellin Quinn over their one-time VIP package in 2013—which seemed excessive when requesting a Polaroid photo with the singer—is one of the causes. Fans of Sleeping With Sirens were given access to a VIP bundle called “Kellin’s Polaroid Package.” To have the opportunity to snap a Polaroid photo with Quinn and have it signed, early access to performances, signed merchandise, and a Q&A session for 80 bucks seemed stretched to Sykes.
Quinn replied:
I respect Bring Me, they make good music, I’m allowed to talk some shit if I want.. So can @olobersyko no need to make a war between bands
A VIP “NeX GEn EXperiencE” package was made available to fans in anticipation of Bring Me the Horizon‘s 2025 tour. One premium ticket, a special Bring Me the Horizon merchandise pack, a designated VIP entrance and early entry, first access to the floor for general admission ticket holders, a VIP merch booth with custom items, crowd-free early merch shopping, and a VIP host on-site are all included. Additionally, the package discloses that the band is not associated with the package and that there will not be a meet and greet available. Fans have begun criticizing Bring Me the Horizon online over their suggested VIP option, however, in light of Sykes’ previous position criticizing Sleeping With Sirens on their 2013 VIP package. Will Quinn reply with a UNO-reverse card this time? Who knows. In the meantime, the reactions have been mixed: