Popstar Pink cancelled a slew of shows in Sydney, Australia right before she was supposed to take the stage, leaving fans upset that management and the concert promoter didn’t let concertgoers know earlier.
Last week, Pink announced that she would be rescheduling the Sydney show on August 3 at Qudos Bank Arena because of an upper respiratory infection. Live Nation released a statement that she was taking medical advice to not perform, but all future dates will go on as scheduled.
However, she had to pull the plug on more dates as the week progressed — cancelling shows on Monday and Tuesday as well. On Monday, the announcement of the cancellation came very late, just two hours before the singer was slated to perform.
Fans took to Twitter and Instagram, expressing their anger toward the last-minute cancellation after traveling across the country for the show.
@theprojecttv Hi Carrie, the cancellation of Pinks concert was reasonable but – there were people travelling to the concert from well out of Sydney who only found out en-route. A bit disappointing for them….
— Keith Hefler (@hefinhb) August 7, 2018
A bit unfair for @BickmoreCarrie to have a go at @Pink fans upset at last minute cancellation: What if you left work early, paid hundreds for tickets for you and the fam, caught public transport to the venue & didn’t find out until you got there? @theprojecttv #TheProjectTV
— Titanium Snowflake – DJ Mike (@marioPS) August 7, 2018
@Pink we’re so disappointed! We came all the way from Mexico just for today’s show and we learnt in the arena that it had been postponed! My mom, my French friend and I, all the money and efforts for nothing!!! So sad!! We’re leaving Sydney on Thursday
— Hugo Olvera-Vargas (@chemhugh) August 6, 2018
2 hours notice and several hundred dollars out of pocket and at 9am u where well.? Not likely! I know your sick but how about cancelling gig sooner and we could get hotel room costs back or flights pic.twitter.com/R0K2EtM3FM
— Donna Jamieson (@DonnaJam28) August 6, 2018
“On Monday, we were absolutely planning on going ahead with the show, and about 20 minutes before I left for soundcheck, I was rushed to the hospital, in excruciating pain,” Pink wrote in an Instagram post. “That was the reason for the late cancellation. It was out of anyone’s control, and of course, wasn’t planned that way.”
After seeing Pink’s update however, many of her fans were kind and reassuring that the singer should take all the time she needs before heading back to the stage.
You shouldn’t have to explain yourself. Some people need to realise the world doesn’t revolve around what they want. Shit happens. I hope you’re feeling 100% again real soon. Rest up and enjoy some time with your kids. Can’t wait to see you again in Melbourne ??
— darcie (@_darciejade) August 8, 2018
Take your time and get better…. have my postponed tickets in my hand. You name the day and the time and i’ll be there cheering you on (happy and healthy as you should be ) xx
— Dave Thompson (@Thompson_Dave) August 8, 2018
In the past few days, Pink has also been criticized by the paparazzi after someone snapped a picture of her on the beach following the first cancellation in Sydney. Pink reposted the photo on her Instagram, saying that “I don’t need to clear this up, but out of respect for my fans I will attempt it.” She went on to explain that what the “parasite papparazi” did not show was her two doctors visits in Byron, antibiotics, steroids, medicine, and taking care of her children all at once.
Many celebrities took Pink’s side, including Justin Timberlake, who jumped into the comments section of the post to say that “you won’t find a more hardworking, more authentically talented, and more thankful for her place on that stage and her fans than this woman.”
Pink said that her show this Thursday, August 9, will be the final cancellation, and she will be back on stage Saturday.
“Our next show will be Saturday, and until then I will be drinking green tea and spending time with my kids,” Pink said.
She apologized to ticket holders that were frustrated and found out about the cancellation last-minute, but promised to return to Sydney after the New Zealand leg of her tour to perform the postponed concerts. New Sydney dates will take place on August 24 as well as September 17-19.
“Thank you for your patience, compassion and support. I look forward to rocking out with all of you as we have done for many, many years,” she said.
View Pink’s cancelled and upcoming shows below.
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Pink 2018 Tour Dates
August 4 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 6 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 7 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 9 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 11 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 12 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 14 — Boondall, AUS @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
August 15 — Boondall, AUS @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
August 17 — Boondall, AUS @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
August 18 — Boondall, AUS @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
August 20 — Boondall, AUS @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
August 21 — Boondall, AUS @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
August 24 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena *
August 25 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 26 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena
August 28 — Melbourne, AUS @ Rod Laver Arena
August 29 — Melbourne, AUS @ Rod Laver Arena
September 4 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 5 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 6 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 7 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 8 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 9 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 10 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 11 — Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
September 17 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena *
September 18 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena *
September 19 — Sydney, AUS @ Qudos Bank Arena *
Pink 2019 Tour Dates
March 1 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ BB&T Center
March 3 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
March 5 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
March 7 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
March 9 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
March 10 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
March 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
March 14 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC
March 16 – Bossier City, LA @ CenturyLink Center
March 17 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
March 19 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
March 21 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
March 23 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena
March 24 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
March 30 – Glendale, AZ @ Gila River Arena
April 1 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
April 3 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
April 5 – Vancouver, BC @ Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
April 8 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
April 10 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
April 12 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
April 15 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
April 17 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
April 19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
April 26 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
April 27 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
April 30 – Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse
May 2 – Milwaukee, WI @ Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center
May 4 – Fargo, ND @ FargoDome
May 5 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
May 7 – Omaha, NE @ CenturyLink Center
May 9 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
May 11 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
May 13 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
May 17 – Montreal, BC @ Bell Centre
May 18 – Montreal, BC @ Bell Centre
May 21 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
* rescheduled shows
