Fans are tired of concerts being cancelled, as it shows a lack of respect.

Being a huge fan of an artist is an expensive and time-consuming passion. The thrill of seeing them perform live is incomparable and can be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. However, it often comes at a high cost, with fans having to book flights and hotels, and pay exorbitant prices for tickets. It's safe to say that being a megafan is definitely not a cheap hobby.

So when an artist cancels a show at the last minute, it can be devastating for fans. Of course, we understand that sometimes things happen that are beyond their control, such as medical or personal reasons. But when the reason given is a vague "scheduling conflict", it can leave fans feeling stranded and out of pocket, with nothing to show for their investment except a refund for the ticket. It's just plain rude.

This was the case with Chappell Roan, the breakout music star of 2024. She recently took to social media to announce the cancellation of her Paris and Amsterdam shows, with just days' notice. She cited "scheduling conflicts" as the reason and expressed her disappointment, promising to make it up to her fans in the future. However, many fans had already traveled to Berlin for her show, only to find out that it was also cancelled. They were left with the added expense of hotel and flight bookings, with no real explanation as to why the show was cancelled. Understandably, they were not pleased.

Fans took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration. Some even speculated that the real reason for the cancellation may have been to prepare for Chappell's performance at the MTV VMAs. While we understand that artists have busy schedules, it's important for them to be honest and specific with their fans about the reasons for last minute cancellations.

Adele is a great example of how to handle a cancellation. In 2022, she took to social media to explain in a tearful video that her Las Vegas residency show was not ready and she had to postpone it. She was transparent and showed respect for her fans' time and money. In turn, her fans showed their support and understanding.

Similarly, Lewis Capaldi received an outpouring of support when he cancelled shows to prioritize his mental health. It's important for artists to remember that their fans are also human beings and deserve the same level of respect and understanding as any employee would receive.

Unfortunately, Chappell Roan is not the only artist guilty of last minute cancellations. In April, The Jonas Brothers announced the postponement of their European concerts due to "exciting projects". In a tone-deaf video, they chirpily announced the news, without much thought for the fans who had already made travel and accommodation arrangements. It's clear that their priorities were not aligned with those of their ticket-holding fans.

In 2022, Måneskin cancelled their appearance at the Reading and Leeds festival due to "scheduling conflicts", but were able to perform at the MTV VMAs on the same day. This pattern seems to be recurring among artists, with Raye also cancelling a show to perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. While she was honest about the reason and offered free tickets to her next show, it still left disappointed fans with the added expense of traveling to a different location.

It's time for artists to understand that simply refunding a ticket is not enough when cancelling a show. It's a huge letdown for fans who have invested their time and money to support their favorite artists. It's something that could easily be avoided if artists prioritized their commitments and showed more consideration for their fans. Otherwise, they risk losing their devoted fanbase, and let's face it, that's not good for anyone.

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