February 6th 2024.
It was supposed to be a night to remember at the Jammin Festival on Saturday, but for Shaggy and his fans, it turned out to be a huge disappointment. The 55-year-old reggae artist was set to perform as the headliner, but unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. According to Australian news outlets and social media users, Shaggy didn't even get to play a single song.
Can you imagine spending a fortune on festival tickets and then not getting to see the main act? That's exactly what happened to frustrated festival-goers this weekend. The event, held in Brisbane, Australia, was marred by delays earlier in the day, which caused Shaggy to miss the 10pm curfew. As a result, he didn't even get to perform his hit song "It Wasn't Me." Reports state that tickets for the festival cost over AU$200, which is equivalent to more than £100.
The Riverstage, where the Jammin Festival was held, is run by the Brisbane City Council. Due to the delays, the penultimate act was only able to take the stage at 9:20pm, leaving no time for Shaggy to perform before the curfew. To make matters worse, the headliner for the following day was Sean Paul, leaving the Saturday attendees feeling disappointed and even angry.
Many attendees took to social media after the event to express their disappointment and criticism of how the festival was organized. One attendee, Louis Reed, even called it a "s**t show." Reddit user adveturer321 shared their experience, stating that Shaggy was supposed to be the headliner, but the stage changes between acts were very slow. They also mentioned that the second-to-last act came on over an hour late and complained about her set being cut short. The MC then announced that they were over the council's time limit, which meant that Shaggy wouldn't be able to perform.
Another user, Bartcat02, called the festival a "total ripoff," blaming the organizers for not delivering what was promised. Shaggy, whose real name is Orville Richard Burrell, is known for his popular hits like "Boombastic," "In The Summertime," and "Angel." Unfortunately for his Australian fans, his next performances are all the way in Canada, followed by Long Beach and Arizona.
Performing for his fans is what brings joy to Shaggy's life. In an interview, he said, "My purpose is to bring joy to as many people as I can." He also shared the story behind his stage name, revealing that he used to hate it as a kid. Growing up in the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, he was known for his shaggy hair, which he didn't like. However, when his song "Oh Carolina" was played on the radio in England, he realized that his name was catching on. With the release of Austin Powers, the whole world knew what "sh*g" meant, making Shaggy proud of his unique name.
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In other news, Paul Chuckle has expressed interest in collaborating with Shaggy, stating that he has a great voice. Meanwhile, Peter Andre made a little mistake while announcing the festival lineup, confusing tribute acts for pop legends. It just goes to show that even celebrities can make mistakes sometimes.
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