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Amyl and the Sniffers Cancel Concert After Security Breach

11/17/2025

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Amyl and the Sniffers canceled a free Melbourne concert after security fences at Federation Square were breached.
Amy Taylor, the band's lead singer, said on Instagram she was devastated and apologized to fans.
Federation Square said the cancellation was necessary to prevent crowd crushes and was not made lightly.
To compensate, the band offered $5,000 in bar tabs at seven local venues.

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Amyl and the Sniffers canceled a free Melbourne concert after security fences at Federation Square were breached.
Amy Taylor, the band's lead singer, said on Instagram she was devastated and apologized to fans.
Federation Square said the cancellation was necessary to prevent crowd crushes and was not made lightly.
To compensate, the band offered $5,000 in bar tabs at seven local venues.