Amyl and the Sniffers gig cancelled last minute due to ‘crowd safety concerns’
Australian rock fans who gathered to see AC/DC’s opening act Amyl and the Sniffers were left disappointed when the free concert was canceled at the last minute due to “crowd safety concerns”.
The band were supposed to play at Federation Square at 8.30pm on Friday but were told to return immediately when fans arrived.
A large crowd gathered for the worry free on Friday night.Credit: Simon Schluer
The cancellation was announced on a large screen at 7.40pm, less than an hour before the band were due to take the stage, prompting cheers from the crowd estimated to be in the thousands.
Speaking before a booing crowd, Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation chief executive Katrina Sedgwick said a number of safety breaches were responsible for the incident.
“We were incredibly disappointed they didn’t play, but we canceled the concert,” Sedgwick told the crowd.
“It’s very, very disappointing. This has nothing to do with anyone in the crowd here. You were a great crowd, you were respectful, you were safe and you’ve been a part of so many great shows we’ve hosted here.
“But tonight our fences have been breached repeatedly and unfortunately this means we cannot continue.”
Speaking on social media following the cancellation, lead vocalist Amy Taylor said the event was canceled because “the fences were crushed and the cops closed it down.”
