Two back-to-back concerts at Fenway Park were cancelled last minute right before the first show on Thursday, leaving ticket buyers confused and upset. Shakira, Brooks & Dunn, and Jason Aldean were all slated to perform.
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Fenway Park was to host two concerts on the 29th and 30th of May. Shakira was set to perform on Thursday, and both Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn were to play today. Yesterday, however, right before the Shakira concert, it was announced that the shows were cancelled.
The venue posted to Instagram to announce the sudden news, likely as excited Shakira fans made their way to Fenway Park.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn performances originally scheduled for May 29th and May 30th respectively at Fenway Park have been cancelled," they wrote.
No reason was given on the announcement, leaving many fans frustrated and upset.
According to Live Nation, per CBS and other outlets, the shows were cancelled due to safety concerns. During a routine pre-show check, "structural elements were identified as not being up to standard."
How these weren't identified at any earlier stage is beyond me.
Buyers Left Mythed At Last Minute Cancellation
Although "refunds will be available" at the point of purchase, this doesn't mean too much to those who have already spent money on travel and accommodation.
Those who were to attend either concert took to the comments of the Instagram announcement to share their upset.
"This is insane. My mom flew all the way from Florida to come to the concert," wrote one.
"What? I'm on my way to Boston," questioned another.
"Reschedule!!! Don't cancel please," begged a third.
"Why wait until the day before to cancel? this sucks for fans who paid for parking, took time off work, and made travel plans," commented a frustrated fan.
"This was my birthday present!" exclaimed one more.
The failure to notice these safety concerns before the last minute has created more upset than the offer of refunds can mend.
"We apologize for the inconvenience," they concluded their statement. An apology that surely doesn't hold much to the jilted concert-goers.
