Bryan Adams Perth Concert Canceled Due to Sewer Fatberg Blockage

A massive sewer blockage of fat, grease, and rags caused wastewater overflows, forcing the cancellation of the sold-out show at RAC Arena on public health grounds.

The concert at Perth's RAC Arena was canceled hours before Bryan Adams was set to perform due to a sewer fatberg causing wastewater overflows near the venue.
The fatberg, a hardened mass of fat, grease, and rags, posed a risk of sewage backing up into the arena's toilets, leading to health concerns.
Fans expressed frustration over late communication, with many waiting outside the 16,000-capacity venue for hours before the cancellation was announced.
The Water Corporation worked to clear the blockage but determined alternative solutions could not handle the wastewater volume from the event's crowd.
Event promoter Frontier Touring confirmed the concert will not be rescheduled, and ticket holders will receive automatic refunds.

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