Famous hitmaker cancels one of his Australia shows! What happened?

When it comes to live performances, fans eagerly anticipate the chance to see their favourite artists in action.

Crowds are ready to sing along to the tunes that have become the soundtrack of their lives.

However, unforeseen circumstances could lead to disappointment and leave a sour note to excited fans.


This was precisely the case for fans of Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, who abruptly cancelled his concert in Perth, Australia.

The Grammy-winning rock icon, known for his timeless hits such as 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)', 'Summer of '69', and 'Heaven', was all set to perform at the RAC Arena as part of his So Happy It Hurts tour.

The stage was set, and the excitement from his fans was palpable.


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Fans of Bryan Adams queueing outside the RAC Arena just hours before the show cancellation. Image Credit: X/Sam Nielsen


Yet, just hours before the show was scheduled to start, a disgusting discovery put a halt to the evening's plans.

Staff discovered a 'fatberg'—a monstrous mass of fat, grease, and rags that had caused a blockage in the city's sewer system.

The fatberg threatened to back up the venue's toilets, creating a health hazard among attendees.


The RAC Arena and its surrounding areas were at risk of wastewater overflows.

This risk prompted the city's water corporation to issue a warning and advise people to avoid contact with any pooled water potentially contaminated with sewage.

As the RAC Arena crew worked tirelessly to clear the blockage and manage the situation, Adams' team decided to cancel the sold-out show for public safety.

Bryan Adams took to social media to express his regret over the cancellation.

'I'm really sorry we couldn't make this happen tonight. I was so looking forward to seeing you all,' Adams posted online.

'I appreciate your patience and support and can't wait to be back and play for you as soon as we can reschedule.'


While the Perth concert was a no-go, Adams still has scheduled shows across Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

In light of the recent cancellation, WA Premier Roger Cook apologised for the cancellation of the show.

Watch Premier Cook's statement here:

Source: Sky News Australia/YouTube

The incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of proper waste disposal and the impact it could have on public infrastructures.

Fatbergs are not only a nuisance but also a significant environmental concern, as they could lead to overflows that pollute waterways.

For Bryan Adams' fans in Perth, the cancellation was undoubtedly a letdown.

However, his commitment to his fans and his promise to return for a rescheduled performance offered a silver lining to this unfortunate event.
Key Takeaways

  • Bryan Adams cancelled a sold-out show in Perth due to a blockage in the city's sewer system caused by a 'fatberg'.
  • The cancellation was announced hours before the concert started, leaving fans disappointed.
  • The Canadian rock icon still has shows in other Australian cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
  • Adams apologised to his fans over social media and promised to reschedule his Perth show for a later time.
Have you ever had a highly anticipated event cancelled at the last minute? How did you handle the disappointment? Share your stories with us in the comments section below!
 

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Years ago I had a Fatberg in the outside drain, which the kitchen sink drained into.
It was just a little pure evil whiteish blob and was really very over the top vile smell just blobbing on the lawn when I got it out. I used a garbage bag over the full length of my arm to grab it and even touching that blob was Wow. It reminds me of that Dr Who one when little blobs of fat jumped out of people. My evil Fatberg was sort of like that blob.
The one in this article must of been huge.
 
We had a concert canceled due to the Black Saturday bushfires. We were going to see Simply Red - a day on the green at Roachford in the Yarra Valley the day after the fire started. My sister was convinced on the Sunday morning, the day of the concert that we would still be going. I said well, I’m not sitting in the middle of a paddock that is burning all around me!
 
Interesting that the problem has been fixed so quickly in view of Kylie Minogue’s planned show next week. I. Wonder how long that has been building up and it takes such quiz action if entroponeurs could be out of pocket….
 
How is it that this has not been checked by authorities on a regular basis?
Hello??????? local councils should be doing regular checks and keeping public media up to date on how to treat their own drains and waste matter. this is an old problem with people who have no thought for anyone else. What a shame an unsuspecting artist who sold out all tickets to a full venue was a victim of our own negligent society of our land.
 
How is it that this has not been checked by authorities on a regular basis?
Hello??????? local councils should be doing regular checks and keeping public media up to date on how to treat their own drains and waste matter. this is an old problem with people who have no thought for anyone else. What a shame an unsuspecting artist who sold out all tickets to a full venue was a victim of our own negligent society of our land.
Don't hold your breath waiting for a local council to do anything.

More worried about collecting fictitious parking fines and enforcing recycling bin "offences".
 
Years ago I had a Fatberg in the outside drain, which the kitchen sink drained into.
It was just a little pure evil whiteish blob and was really very over the top vile smell just blobbing on the lawn when I got it out. I used a garbage bag over the full length of my arm to grab it and even touching that blob was Wow. It reminds me of that Dr Who one when little blobs of fat jumped out of people. My evil Fatberg was sort of like that blob.
The one in this article must of been huge.
:D I remember that one…I’ve been a fan since it began but my favourite is Doctor 10..
 
Years ago I had a Fatberg in the outside drain, which the kitchen sink drained into.
It was just a little pure evil whiteish blob and was really very over the top vile smell just blobbing on the lawn when I got it out. I used a garbage bag over the full length of my arm to grab it and even touching that blob was Wow. It reminds me of that Dr Who one when little blobs of fat jumped out of people. My evil Fatberg was sort of like that blob.
The one in this article must of been huge.
As shown on T.V. it was huge, stood about 1.5 m tall & about the same length. The article said it included rags. Any person who has been to a Sewage Plant could be surprised at what goes down the loo & ends up there.
 
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Many years ago at a Primary School in SA pupils decided to see how many school uniform jumpers they could flush down the toilets. Word got out and the stunt started in other schools in adjoining zones
 
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Many years ago at a Primary School in SA pupils decided to see how many school uniform jumpers they could flush down the toilets. Word got out and the stunt started in other schools in adjoining zones
That trick will lead to a lot of kids getting cold in Winter:unsure:
 

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