Storms began to afflict the Maryland region, and the 19,000-capacity facility began to fill up from every nook and cranny. The Maryland region was already under a flood and tornado warning, so the organizers anticipated a temporary delay in the concert. The concert was eventually canceled owing to the circumstances becoming intolerable. Excited Halsey fans had already crowded the Merriweather Post Pavilion well before the event started, causing an utter commotion as the rain unexpectedly swamped the whole stadium.
— Ben Kelkis (@Bennyokay_) June 9, 2022
“I don’t even know what to say,” a broken-hearted Halsey writes about the incident.
The bleachers at the location where the show was planned were flooded. Fans waited in vain for the artist, who was supposed to arrive at 7 p.m. However, bad weather prompted a postponement and, eventually, cancellation of the program. Following the uproar, Halsey addressed her fans, saying she wanted to perform “more than anything” that night.
She also states in a series of tweets how she is aware and dismayed that the venue was unable to manage the issue and that her event would now be held elsewhere. She stated:
“I’d want to add that I am quite upset with how the venue handled things tonight, and my rescheduled date will take place someplace else. I guarantee I hear you loud and clear.”
Fans post footage from the flooded arena.
As the event was postponed due to inclement weather, footage from inside the venue showed floods rushing across the audience. In other films, a team member is seen kicking a squirrel. This event also irritated many individuals. It can be seen how the squirrel was attempting to escape the ankle-high waters but was brutally kicked by a member of Halsey’s staff on stage.
#VIDEO: Heavy rain sent water gushing at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Halsey was set to perform but that ended up being canceled.
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— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) June 9, 2022
The whole stadium is seen soaked in water in footage posted by the crowd who had gone to watch the artist perform. The situation worsened when the hall was packed with disappointed supporters who had to leave. While some fans praised the performer’s gesture of rescheduling and prioritizing the safety of her followers, others demanded a refund.
The venue’s seating capacity was 19,000, and the amphitheater was completely full. Some fans traveled long distances, while others crossed the border. As a result, incidents like these dampen the morale of the supporters. Halsey subsequently went live on Instagram to discuss the matter with her followers. She also noted in the Instagram live session that she was in contact with meteorological experts, but the terrible weather was beyond of her control. She also announced that the performance will be rescheduled at another site; more information would be revealed by the team shortly.
