No refunds for 15,000 Australian ticket holders after Candace Owens’ tour cancelled
Candace Owens' Australian tour has been cancelled, leaving 15,000 ticket holders without refunds. The promoter, Rocksman, has gone into liquidation, claiming it has no funds to reimburse anyone. Owens alleges she was misled by the promoter and is facing significant financial losses due to legal costs related to her visa issues.
- ▪Rocksman, the promoter of Candace Owens' tour, has collapsed with no funds to issue refunds.
- ▪Owens claims to be hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket due to legal bills and loans to Rocksman.
- ▪The Australian government denied Owens a visa, citing her potential to incite discord, leading to the tour's cancellation.
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Candace Owens’ spokesperson says she ended up paying the legal bill after Rocksman promised to cover the costs of challenging her visa refusal, which led to the cancellation of her Australia tour. Photograph: Jason Davis/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenCandace Owens’ spokesperson says she ended up paying the legal bill after Rocksman promised to cover the costs of challenging her visa refusal, which led to the cancellation of her Australia tour. Photograph: Jason Davis/Getty ImagesAustralia newsNo refunds for 15,000 Australian ticket holders after Candace Owens’ tour cancelledRightwing commentator says she is hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket and claims she was misled by promoter Rocksman Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Luca IttimaniSat 23 May…
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