Matt CorbyReports have emerged that folk troubadour Matt Corby cancelled last night's sold out show minutes before being due on stage.
The second of three sold out shows at Sydney's Enmore Theatre in support of his debut record Telluric, Corby's manager was the one who broke the news to the packed room after his support act Vera Blue had played. Corby had taken ill.
A statement on Facebook apologised for the cancellation, stating "Matt was incredibly disappointed to have to cancel his performance at the Enmore Theatre tonight. He's fallen ill, and despite his very best efforts, was unable to perform."
The show has been rescheduled to May 4, with refunds offered to those who aren't able to attend. The fate of tonight's sold out show is still up in the air.
A number of punters took to Twitter to air their thoughts on the last minute cancellation.
Matt Corby cancelled his show in Sydney last night 5 minutes before he was to go on... I don't even know what to think of him now... :/
— josiah harpster (@JosiahHarpster) April 12, 2016
Matt corby cancelling his show 10 MINUTES before he was supposed to start gave everyone blue balls
— sunday (@bnfcsammy) April 12, 2016
@shereenachung MATT CORBY CANCELLED BECAUSE HE WAS SICK 10 MINS BEFORE HE WAS SUPPOSED TO COME ON
— Shayal (@ShayalKiron) April 12, 2016
Matt Corby just cancelled 10 mins before he was due to play - he got sick in ten minutes ??¿¿?
— michelleelelelelle (@michelle_lias) April 12, 2016
Okay it's annoying that we couldn't all see Matt Corby tonight but wouldn't you rather his performance be 100% and that he have good health?
— hgalv (@HANGALVIN) April 12, 2016
.@VeraBlueMusic thanks for making the trip to the Enmore worth it tonight even if Matt Corby didn't make it to the stage!
— Emily G (@emily_a_george) April 12, 2016
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT 2.30 AND GET CENTRE STAGE ON BARRIER AND MATT CORBY CANCELS YUP OKAY.
— kelsey (@_kelseyL_) April 12, 2016
Matt Corby postpones Enmore theatre gig 15 mins ahead of show time. That's always a tough call. Hope he's ok
— Kathy McCabe (@McCabeRadar) April 12, 2016
I'm not really a fan of Matt Corby, but postponing your show 15 mins before you go on stage seems a bit slack - you'd have known hours ago
— beeanca ♥ ✨ (@bianca8126) April 12, 2016
Never have I ever experienced a concert being cancelled after it has already started... Get well @MattCorby
— Agent Madds (@5sosAgentMadds) April 12, 2016
EDIT 13/04/16 3.48pm:
In a new statement, Corby has confirmed that he will not be performing at tonight's Enmore Theatre show.
In a Facebook post he writes, "I'm the kind of person that doesn't ever want to disappoint anybody, but sadly my voice is in a bad way and I'm unable to sing tonight."
See below for Corby's rescheduled dates:
