The updated line up for the Pandemonium Rocks festival has been announced – and several headlining acts have been scrapped from the upcoming shows.
The festival’s social media page shared a statement on Saturday revealing that legendary rock band Deep Purple and punk superstars Dead Kennedys have been removed from the line up.
‘Despite the recent press reports that Pandemonium would be cancelled, we – Alice Cooper and Blondie – have worked closely to make it happen,’ it began.
‘We are excited to be coming to Australia from the 20th – 28th of April, although there have had to be some changes.
‘The festival will now feature Alice Cooper, Blondie, The Psychedelic Furs, Wheatus and Wolfmother all on one big stage in Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast.
The updated line up for the Pandemonium Rocks festival has been announced – and several headlining acts have been scrapped from the shows. Pictured: Headline act Alice Cooper
‘The Sunshine Coast show is being moved to Brisbane and Blondie will not be on that show.’
Many heartbroken fans quickly took to social media to express their disappointment that they would not be seeing their favourite bands in person – despite paying full price of up to $285 for a ticket.
‘So Deep Purple and Dead Kennedy’s cut. Do we get any money back for that?’ one upset fan asked.
‘This has been a monumental stuff up by the promoter. The change of venue to Eatons Hill is a joke. Accommodation was booked by a lot of people,’ a second person sniped.
The festival’s social media page shared a statement on Saturday revealing that legendary rock bands Deep Purple and Dead Kennedys have been removed from the line up
‘Despite the recent press reports that Pandemonium would be cancelled, we – Alice Cooper and Blondie – have worked closely to make it happen,’ the statement began. Pictured: Blondie vocalist Debbie Harry
‘Refunddddd!’ a third user chipped in.
Last month, the new rock festival was hit by reports of a cancellation, after a string of Australian festivals got the axe, but organisers confirmed it will be going ahead.
They told fans that it would be going ahead with ‘some changes’ and have now confirmed exactly what alterations will be made to the music event.
In a statement, organisers revealed that Pandemonium Rocks will go ahead on a smaller scale, becoming a one-stage event rather than taking place across two stages.
The festival – set to tour across Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast later this month – has faced a range of challenges since announcing its line-up in January.
Earlier this year, the festival attracted some controversy when it was scheduled to clash with the traditional Anzac Day march in Sydney.
Many heartbroken fans quickly took to social media to express their disappointment that they would not be seeing their favourite bands in person – despite paying full price of up to $285 for a ticket. Pictured: Deep Purple
