A massive sewer blockage, caused by a buildup of fat,
grease, and rags, forced the cancellation of Bryan Adams' concert in Perth,
Australia, on Sunday due to public health concerns.
The Grammy-winning artist was set to perform at the RAC
Arena, but authorities warned that a blocked sewer main could cause venue
toilets to back up. As a result, the show was called off, leaving disappointed
fans—many of whom had queued for hours—unable to see the Canadian rock star
perform.
Adams took to social media to apologize, thanking fans for
their "patience and support" while expressing hopes of rescheduling
the concert.
Concert promoter Frontier Touring described the cancellation
as "bitterly disappointing" but confirmed that all ticketholders
would receive a full refund. In a statement, the company emphasized that
"while every effort was made for the show to proceed, this matter was
beyond the control of Bryan Adams, Frontier Touring, and RAC Arena."
Perth’s water corporation revealed that the obstruction,
commonly referred to as a fatberg, had already caused wastewater overflows on a
nearby main road. It urged the public to avoid contact with pooled water in the
area and apologized for the disruption.
"I'm really sorry we couldn't make this happen tonight
— I was so looking forward to seeing you all," Adams wrote in a message to
fans.
Despite the setback, Adams is still scheduled to perform in
Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne later this week.
Fatbergs—large masses formed when fats, oils, and grease
congeal and combine with waste materials like rags and wet wipes—are a
recurring problem in sewers worldwide. They cause significant blockages and
environmental hazards. In recent years, cities including London, New York,
Denver, Melbourne, and Valencia have all reported major fatberg incidents, with
one in East London weighing as much as three double-decker buses.
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