Tropical Cyclone Alfred is wreaking havoc across Southeast Queensland, causing widespread disruptions. Along with a bunch of music shows, several sporting events, including AFL games, have also been cancelled.
Right now, it’s a Category 2 storm and is set to hit Brisbane for the next 12 hours, marking the first direct impact on the city in 50 years. Meanwhile, the Northern Rivers region in NSW is getting ready for possible flooding.
Courteneers
The latest casualty of the cyclone is the Courteneers’ Brisbane show at The Tivoli on Saturday, March 8th, which has been cancelled due to Cyclone Alfred. A refund will be processed for ticket holders, and no action is required.
Alexisonfire and Underoath
Alexisonfire and Underoath, whose Brisbane gig was scheduled for Saturday, March 8th, has been canned. Fans are urged to hold onto their tickets while organisers explore alternative options. Updates will be provided on social media within the next 24 hours, and all ticket holders will be contacted directly.
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Ziggy Alberts
Ziggy Alberts has also cancelled his weekend shows in Toowoomba and Kingscliff, though the Cairns show on Thursday, March 6th is still going ahead.
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New Bloom Festival
The Brisbane leg of the New Bloom Festival on Saturday, March 8th has been called off due to the cyclone. However, the festival will still proceed in Sydney on Sunday, March 9th at Roundhouse, and in Melbourne on Monday, March 10th at The Timberyard.
In addition, Drain’s headline sideshow with One Step Closer on the Sunshine Coast on March 6th and Sweet Pill’s headline sideshow in Brisbane on March 7th are both cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted directly for refunds.
A statement from the festival organisers reads: “The safety and well-being of all of our attendees, bands and staff are of utmost priority, and ticket holders will be contacted directly via Ticketmaster regarding the cancellation and refunds.
“We hope all of our Queensland and Northern NSW friends are able to stay safe, and we thank you for your understanding.”
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Ice Cube
American rapper and actor Ice Cube has revealed he’s trapped in his Gold Coast hotel as Cyclone Alfred prepares to make landfall. The US star, who is currently on tour in Australia, is scheduled to perform in Sydney on Friday and Melbourne on Sunday.
The 55-year-old star appeared on Ten’s The Project on Wednesday night, where he shared that he had been staying at the beachside property when the emergency warnings started rolling in.
“I’m staying clear of it. It is pretty cool. I haven’t been through a cyclone before, I can check this off my bucket list for sure,” he said. “You know, I’m right here on the beach. The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute.”
Green Day
Tropical Cyclone Alfred also forced the cancellation of Green Day’s tour-closing concert on Wednesday night (March 5th) on the Gold Coast. A late-night message from the venue confirmed the news: “CBUS Super Stadium has been advised that the Green Day Saviors concert has been cancelled, due to the extreme weather conditions forecast.”
The message continues: “we know how excited fans were for the concert and we share your disappointment. Concert organisers explored every opportunity to go ahead with the event, but the safety and travel certainty of concert goers, performers and staff cannot be ensured under current conditions.”
Ticket holders will be contacted directly by Ticketmaster on refunds.
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