No refunds for 15,000 Australian ticket holders after Candace Owens’ tour cancelled
Summary
Candace Owens’ planned 2024 Australian tour was cancelled after the government refused her visa, and the promoter company, Rocksman, went broke and in liquidation, meaning no refunds are expected for the 15,000 ticket holders. Owens and others involved claim they were misled by Rocksman, which spent all the money and has no funds to pay back the debts.Key Facts
- Candace Owens’ 2024 Australian tour was cancelled after visa refusal due to concerns she could cause discord.
- Rocksman, the promoter company, entered liquidation with only 21 cents left in its bank account.
- About 15,000 tickets were sold, costing between $95 and $1,500, totaling over $1.4 million in sales.
- Rocksman had no insurance to cover cancellations or refunds and spent all ticket revenue.
- Owens says she lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and was promised refunds that never came.
- Turning Point Australia, a sponsor linked to the tour, sold many tickets and denies wrongdoing.
- The promoter’s sole director and shareholder is George Zacharia.
- Previous tours by related promoters have also ended in liquidation or cancellation after visa issues.
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