Mumford and Sons concert to attract 15,000 people to Hoboken pier Wednesday

HOBOKEN AND BEYOND — Big crowds are expected early tomorrow (Wednesday) evening for the sold-out concert of folk-rock band Mumford and Sons on Hoboken’s Pier A.
The 15,000 tickets for the event, at $55 each, were sold out in roughly one day. Ticket prices immediately doubled on online ticket provider StubHub.com. The city negotiated to earn $2 per every ticket sold.
Alcohol will also be served at the concert, which is expected to begin at 6 p.m.