Overview
- Thousands flocked to the free, all-ages event, with entry closed once the square reached capacity and many people turned away.
- The cancellation was announced on venue screens and over the PA about eight minutes before the band was due to perform.
- Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation CEO Katrina Sedgwick said repeated breaches of fencing forced the call to cancel.
- Lead singer Amy Taylor apologised on social media, alleging inadequate security, crushed barriers and police involvement in shutting the event.
- Eyewitnesses described crowds pushing through gates and attempts to break fencing as security struggled to contain late arrivals.