Sleeping With Sirens cancel show due to safety concerns
Sleeping With Sirens were forced to cancel their sold-out Philadelphia show after a note with threatening content was found at the venue. You can read Kellin's statement on the matter below.
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Sleeping With Sirens were set to play The Fillmore to a sold-out crowd on Sunday Sept 17, but were forced to cancel due to the concern for their fans' safety. Kellin took to Twitter to explain:
Hey guys everyone is ok, we're releasing a statement soon to explain.. thanks for being understanding.
— Kellin Quinn (@Kellinquinn) September 18, 2017
There was a note found at the venue with threatening content.. so we we're forced to cancel..
— Kellin Quinn (@Kellinquinn) September 18, 2017
Everyone's safety is more important than a show.. shows can be rescheduled.. love you guys
— Kellin Quinn (@Kellinquinn) September 18, 2017
Gabe also released a statement on behalf of the band.
Really bummed about tonight but your safety is our number one priority. We will make it up to you soon. Love you all pic.twitter.com/d2ECIlTLYp
— Gabe Barham (@gabebarham) September 18, 2017
According to those at the show the venue was evacuated just before SWS took the stage, and a large police presence remained on the scene.
we were evacuated
— carly (@carcar2435) September 18, 2017
they got threatened and the cops are everywhere
— ˗ˏˋallieˎˊ˗ / TMRW (@allielaguardiaa) September 18, 2017
they postponed the show in the middle of the concert
— �� (@OhMissHelena) September 18, 2017
There have been no reports of injuries at this time.
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