Security gap at the Vienna Opera Ball horrifies the stars – “a scandal and a mess”. “If you pay 385 euros and are not checked,” notes Helmut Werner, manager of pop star Heino, who was also at the opera ball.

Oliver Pocher, who has recently been in the headlines because of his separation from his ex-wife Amira, was also a guest. The comedian also had his say on the topic of card control: “Strong, and not one person asked for my card. But then it’s money well spent”