Aerosmith Sued Over the Late Cancellation of a Maui Gig

Fans of the American hard rock band Aerosmith have launched legal action in relation to a late cancellation of a concert in Maui, Hawaii.

The suit was launched on October 19 in the Circuit Court as a class action suit by attorney Brandee Faria, who estimates that the cancellation cost fans between $500,000 (€349,944) and $3 million (€2.1 million) in travel and accommodation costs, as well as other related expenses.

The band had canceled the sold-out September 26 performance on the basis that they could not make it to the island in time after a Chicago gig had been rescheduled at the last minute.

The band apologized to fans but gave no initial reason when they canceled on September 20, stating logistical reasons by the next day. However, just days later on September 29 the band went to nearby Honolulu, another Hawaiian island, to play in front of a corporate audience of 6,000 car dealers and private guests at an event organized by Toyota to celebrate their 50th anniversary at the University of Hawaii. Toyota payed $500,000 (€349,944) to hire the campus, and Aerosmith were payed $1 million (€700,000) to perform. Faria alleges that Aerosmith abandoned the less well payed gig in Maui in favor of events which payed better.

“…Defendants simply canceled the only public performance by Aerosmith in favor of the larger Chicago venue and the lucrative, private concert for the Toyota car dealers,” the complaint states.

Faria said that “I’ve had people contact me being out of pocket at much as $800 or $900,” adding that if the cancellation is found to be deceptive ticket holders may be eligible for a minimum of $1,000 each. The complaint also says that those aged 62 or over should receive at least $5,000 each. Currently about a dozen ticket holders are involved with the suit. If the action is approved by a judge, steps will be taken to contact everyone who bought a ticket.

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