Live Nation Racing Against the Clock to Save Upcoming AC/DC Concert
Live Nation is racing to complete emergency repairs at Toronto's Rogers Stadium in time to save AC/DC's scheduled 16 September concert, after a severe storm tore through the venue and badly damaged the seating structure. The storm destroyed rows of bleachers and caused part of the stands to collapse, though the stadium was empty at the time and no injuries were reported. City authorities have since issued a strict set of conditions Live Nation must meet before it can host fans there again.
Toronto issued a seven-part order requiring Live Nation to secure building permits, meet safety standards, hire a qualified engineer and submit a full repair plan before the venue can reopen to the public. Live Nation must present its proposal by 8 September, leaving just over a week to gain approval, complete repairs and prepare the site ahead of the show. The event has been described as a "100-year storm," and the concert is one of the final stops on AC/DC's long-running Power Up Tour, which is due to conclude with two shows in the United States later in September.
- Storm damage at Toronto's Rogers Stadium threatens AC/DC's 16 September concert
- City demands repairs, permits and engineer sign-off before reopening
- Live Nation has until 8 September to submit its fix-it plan