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Hockey Dad Show Cancelled Over Safety Concerns, Following “Structural Issues” At Brisbane Venue Woolly Mammoth

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A concert by Aussie rockers Hockey Dad has been cancelled due to safety concerns, after “structural issues” were discovered at Brisbane venue Woolly Mammoth.

Hockey Dad’s Sunday night show at Woolly Mammoth was cancelled last-minute, after the band also performed at the venue on Saturday night as part of their Blend Inn Tour. The reason for the cancellation is reportedly damage sustained by a support beam while people were jumping on the first level of the venue.

“We’ve decided to cancel tonight’s show despite it being certified, due to concerns over patrons’ safety,” venue operators said.

“We won’t risk it if there’s even slightest chance of damage, hence why we’re getting the engineers again tonight, to reinforce the structure, and make it 100 per cent safe going forward.”

Venue staff said they have previously commissioned a structural engineer to certify the venue’s flooring structure, and the certification was allegedly approved.

Woolly Mammoth operators have also said they are “working tirelessly on fixing the issue”, and are hoping Hockey Dad’s Monday night show will be able to go ahead.

“For those who have purchased the ticket to Sunday night’s show, please be aware that we’re still working out an alternative solution (be it a full refund, or a ticket to a different date), and we’ll notify you with the outcome by tomorrow (Monday, Mar 19) 12pm,” they said.

In a statement of their own, Hockey Dad told fans that while the show had been cancelled “due to unforeseen structural issues at the venue”, they were working on a plan B.

“Sorry for the stitch up, it was out of our control,” the band said.

Music Feeds has contacted Woolly Mammoth’s operators for further comment. View photos and video of the damage at the venue, below.

Hockey Dad’s sold-out Blend Inn Tour is scheduled to host a show at the Woolly Mammoth tonight, before heading to Melbourne and Sydney.

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