Fatberg forces the cancellation of Bryan Adams’ Perth show
Thousands of Bryan Adams’ fans were left queueing for hours outside the RAC Arena on Sunday night after a major sewer blockage forced the cancellation of the concert on health grounds.
The burst water main along Wellington Street cut water supplies to the stadium as concertgoers were locked out of the venue ahead of the Grammy Award winner’s So Happy It Hurts Tour.
Concertgoers waiting to be let in the doors at RAC Arena for Bryan Adam’s Perth concert. Credit: Reddit
In a statement posted on its website, the venue blamed the cancellation of the concert on an external Water Corporation water supply issue which could not be resolved.
“All existing ticket holders will be notified of an update as soon as possible and need not take any action at this point in time,” the statement said.
In a public alert, the Water Corporation urged patrons to avoid contact with the pooled water on Wellington Street.
“As a priority, Water Corporation crews are working to clear the large blockage of fat, grease and rags, which has caused several wastewater overflows at properties along Wellington Street,” the statement read.
“Acting on public health advice from Department of Health, the Bryan Adams concert at RAC Arena this evening has been postponed due to the risk of wastewater backing up within the venue toilets.”
Adams is due to play in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday this week.
The Canadian artist first performed in Australia in 1984 and is a long-time live favourite Down Under. With a career that has spanned more than four decades, and included hits such as Summer of ’69, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, and Please Forgive Me, this is one show fans don’t want to miss.
