This morning brought the news that Matt Corby would be appearing at Splendour In The Grass this July, but fans found out he was unable to appear at his own headline performance at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney last night, just minutes before he was to take stage.
As triple j reports, support act Vera Blue had concluded her set when Corby’s manager took to the stage to announce to the sold-out crowd that the singer-songwriter had fallen ill and would not be able to perform.
“Matt was incredibly disappointed to have to cancel his performance at the Enmore Theatre tonight. He’s fallen ill, and despite his very best efforts, was unable to perform. Matt is devastated and is committed to reschedule tonight’s show for the 4th of May,” a statement reads.
“Those of you who can’t make that date will receive a full refund. You will be contacted tomorrow with details on the reschedule and refunds for those of you who can’t attend. Tonight’s tickets will be valid at the rescheduled show.”
It’s not clear yet whether Corby’s illness will affect tonight’s Enmore performance or the remainder of his tour, which is set to continue at the QPAC Theatre in Brisbane next week, before taking in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth.
Whilst most fans were understanding and left well wishes for the singer, some took to social media to criticise the last-miunte cancellation, including one fan who claimed to have been waiting since 2.30pm.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT 2.30 AND GET CENTRE STAGE ON BARRIER AND MATT CORBY CANCELS YUP OKAY.
— kelsey (@_kelseyL_) April 12, 2016
Matt corby cancelling his show 10 MINUTES before he was supposed to start gave everyone blue balls
— sunday (@bnfcsammy) April 12, 2016
Matt Corby cancelled his show in Sydney last night 5 minutes before he was to go on… I don't even know what to think of him now… :/
— josiah harpster (@JosiahHarpster) April 12, 2016
very unfair for people to boo when an artist has to cancel due to being unwell. we all get sick days from our jobs. feel better @MattCorby
— Bronte Hughes-Koll (@bronteeileen) April 12, 2016
Matt Corby National Tour Dates
Wednesday, 13th April 2016
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday, 20th April 2016
QPAC Theatre, Brisbane
Thursday, 28th April 2016
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Sunday, 1st May 2016
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Monday, 2nd May 2016
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Thursday, 5th May 2016
Riverside Theatre, Perth