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Rolling Loud Cancels Australia 2026 Shows One Week Out

Organizers blame local promoter Primuse for missed payment obligations, promising refunds to all ticket holders.

Overview

  • The Sydney event set for March 7 at Centennial Park and the Melbourne event on March 8 at Flemington Racecourse have been called off, according to an official statement.
  • Rolling Loud said Primuse Entertainment failed to meet critical payment deadlines and related obligations, adding it would not risk the safety or experience of fans, artists or vendors.
  • All ticket purchasers will receive refunds, with instructions to come from the event organizer and official ticketing partners.
  • A Brisbane pre-show slated for February 28 at Eatons Hill Hotel was also canceled, with the venue posting a notice citing the festival’s shutdown.
  • An internal email about the cancellation circulated online before the announcement, while Primuse said it is in discussions with Rolling Loud and would provide an update.