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The Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Event organisers to need to heed weather warnings
Many of the iconic photographs of the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 show a muddy mess as fans had fun in the mud after a large thunderstorm on the Sunday of the festival. That did not dampen the crowd's spirits and nobody was killed or injured by lightning during the event. This was the 'hippy' era of love and peace, with plenty of free love and great music that has and will live for generations to come. Some of the music industry's biggest icons were made at the event. My interest was pricked when I read the headline 'Steve Miller Band unexpectedly pulls the plug on entire North American tour'. My first impression was that it was due to band members' health problems, as they are long in the tooth, or for political reasons, a subject that is becoming boring lately, especially in the entertainment industry. How amazed I was at the real reason for the cancellation, which was cited as 'risky weather patterns'. I know that the older folk would say that the legendary rockers would never let something as trivial as the weather interfere with their concert. However, considering all the weather tragedies of late in the US, I think this is a responsible move, though Freddie Mercury (Queen) sang 'The show must go on'. I don't think he would have put his fans in danger. Incidentally, the Steve Miller Band tour was set to start on August 15, the same date as Woodstock in 1969. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,' the band said. 'So you can blame it on the weather; the tour is cancelled.' The Texas flooding, with the Camp Mystic tragedy, are not the only weather woes the US has experienced lately. Some headlines in the last week have been: 'Summer fishing trip turns deadly as lightning strike claims lives of 2 teens' and 'Lightning strike injures 20 at popular South Carolina vacation getaway'. If that is not tragic enough another headline read: 'Honeymoon ends in tragedy as lightning strike claims newlywed's life on Florida beach'. In addition, this is hurricane season in America, between June and November, so you can appreciate that the band made a wise decision. Many event organisers ignore the perils of severe weather. I think they are like the proverbial ostrich. Stick your head in the sand and hope all will go away. In 2011 there were five fatalities after a violent thunderstorm shredded canvas tents and brought down metal scaffolding at an open-air Pukkelpop music festival in Belgium, attended by 60,000 festival-goers. In 2016 at a rock music festival in Germany, lightning strikes injured 71 people in the 90,000-strong crowd. Many might say that only happens on the other side of the pond, but we have had incidents in the Bay where there was a collapse of a tent at an Ironman event, causing injuries that ended up in litigation. The same occurred when a jumping castle slide toppled during another outdoor event. It is interesting that America Online (AOL), in April this year, published an article titled 'Outdoor Events and Weather Emergencies: Tornadoes and Lightning Threaten These Venues'. In the article they referred to the fact that in recent years extreme weather had struck large public gatherings with little warning. They referred to golf fans being struck by lightning at a PGA Tour event and an Indianapolis 500 event that had to be abruptly cut short as a tornado passed nearby. It is possibly this article that led to the Steve Miller Band considering the safety of their fans and crew as reference was made to this year's extreme heat and that those attending concerts, sports and festivals needed to be prepared for the possibility of some of nature's more dangerous outbursts. No event organiser can control the weather or foresee a severe event. However, they must be aware of the risks and possibilities of such events, and do as much to minimise the risks through planning events when severe weather is not generally common. Forecasts and constant weather warnings are imperative. Ultimately organisers must have the courage of their convictions to cancel such events at short notice. The cost and time of litigation after the fact can be taxing on the company or organisation. This week in history: 1989: Strong winds in Graaff-Reinet result in widespread damage, especially to informal structures. Dam Levels 68.37%, slightly down from previous week ' s 68.81%. Impofu down to 50.40%. Weather Safety Tips: When pitching a tent for camping or an event, always double stake tent stays if strong winds are expected. Ensuring tent flaps are tightly secured is vital to prevent excessive wind from entering the area and causing an additional upward force to lift the tent.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos. Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The Steve Miller Band has been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour - blaming wild weather Credit: Getty 5 The rock legends made a statement disappointing their US fans Credit: Getty The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change-fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 Their statement blames the extreme weather conditions Credit: Instagram 5 Is this the end for future tours? Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos . Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. Advertisement 5 The Steve Miller Band has been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour - blaming wild weather Credit: Getty 5 The rock legends made a statement disappointing their US fans Credit: Getty The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change-fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. Advertisement more on rock music The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. Advertisement Most read in Music Latest Exclusive "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Advertisement Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 Their statement blames the extreme weather conditions Credit: Instagram 5 Is this the end for future tours? Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Steve does not confirm where and when they will be back on tour Credit: Getty
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos. Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. 5 The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change -fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 5
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve Miller Band Abruptly Cancels Its Entire 2025 Tour: 'Blame It on the Weather'
NEED TO KNOW The Steve Miller Band has canceled its 2025 tour dates, stating weather-related issues Upcoming shows are no longer listed on the band's website 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again,' a statement shared on social media Wednesday, July 16, readThe Steve Miller Band has canceled all tour dates for 2025. On Wednesday, July 16, the rock band, led by Steve Miller on guitar and vocals, abruptly announced that it will not proceed with any shows for the remainder of the year. 'Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts, You live your life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts,' a message to the group's official Facebook and X account began. The post then explained why the band made the sudden change. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So… You can blame it on the tour is cancelled,' the announcement read. 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. Wishing you all Peace, Love and Happiness, Please take care of each other. Steve, The Band and the Crew,' the post concluded. The same message was shared to the Steve Miller Band's website, with 2025 touring dates now removed. The band — known for hits like 'Rock 'N Me' and 'Take the Money and Run,' as well as '80s songs like 'Abracadabra' — had 31 dates scheduled for its American tour, which was slated to begin Aug. 15 in Bethel, N.Y. before wrapping in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 8, per Variety. Fans expressed their disappointment over the cancellation in the band's Facebook comments. 'All these things have always existed. To blame it on the weather sounds a little suspect,' one person wrote. 'Better stay in bed everyday, something bad might happen otherwise…too risky,' another said. The rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966, with their greatest hits from 1974-78 receiving the RIAA diamond award for more than 15 million copies sold, according to its website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Following Miller's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2016, he spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about how he fell in love with music. 'When I was 4 ½ he showed me my first chords,' he told PEOPLE in September 2017 of electric guitar pioneer Les Paul. 'I got to see him play in a nightclub because my dad was recording his show every night," Miller said. "I saw him perform a lot and right then and there I saw how much fun you could have playing guitar. He made it look like anyone could do it. I was 4 and ½ and I went, 'That's what I want to do.' ' Read the original article on People
