Fatberg Forces Cancellation of Bryan Adams Concert in Perth

A Bryan Adams concert in Perth, Australia, faced an unexpected cancellation due to a massive sewer blockage just hours before the event. The blockage, described by local authorities as a "large" fatberg consisting of "fat, grease, and rags," threatened to cause significant disruptions at the RAC Arena by risking a backup of the venue's toilets. The city's water corporation expressed concern over potential public health hazards posed by the situation.

The water corporation acted swiftly to address the issue, urging the public to avoid direct contact with "pooled water" in the affected area. The severity of the fatberg, reportedly weighing as much as three double-decker buses, had already resulted in wastewater overflows. Faced with these challenges, officials made the difficult decision to cancel the concert on public health grounds.

"While every effort was made for the show to proceed, this matter was outside of the control of Bryan Adams, Frontier Touring and RAC Arena," stated the concert promoter.

Fans who had lined up for hours were understandably disappointed when turned away at the venue. Bryan Adams took to social media to express his apologies and gratitude towards his supporters.

"I'm really sorry we couldn't make this happen tonight — I was so looking forward to seeing you all," Bryan Adams wrote.

In his message, Adams thanked fans for their "patience and support" and promised to explore options for rescheduling the show. Despite this setback, he is still scheduled to perform in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne later this week.

Perth's water corporation issued an apology for the disruption and assured continual efforts to resolve the issue promptly.

"We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused and will provide further updates as required," stated Perth's water corporation.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of similar challenges faced elsewhere. A comparable fatberg was cleared from an east London sewer last year, highlighting the recurring nature of such blockages in urban infrastructure.