article_snippet.sent: A spokesperson for Merivale, which runs Ivy, said the company was 'mortified and deeply upset' by the incident and offered unreserved apologies for the disturbance. '
article_snippet.sent: As a measure of respect, the company worked with police to close Ivy at 2am, one and a half hours earlier than normal, to reduce noise and crowding around the venue when people arrived at the service,' the company said.
article_snippet.sent: A spokesperson for Merivale, which runs Ivy, said the company was 'deeply upset' by the incident .
article_snippet.sent: However, a third party contractor entered Ivy afterwards and conducted 'unauthorised sound testing' for an event taking place later today. '