Controversy-plagued Pandemonium Rocks music festival has left fans outraged over its latest announcement that ticketholders won't be given full refunds, following a major lineup change.
On Saturday it was announced that six acts have been scrapped from the Australian festival's upcoming shows, including international headliners Placebo and Deep Purple as well as US band Dead Kennedys.
The location of several festival dates have also been changed, while organisers announced last night that its original multi-stage layout had been condensed into one big stage.
General admission tickets have also been slashed from around $285 to $190, while VIP tickets have been reduced from $830 to $650.
On Monday, Pandemonium Rules announced on social media that, despite the changes, ticketholders could not claim a full refund.
Controversy-plagued Pandemonium Rocks music festival has left fans outraged over its latest announcement that ticketholders won't be given full refunds, following a major lineup change. (Pictured: The current festival lineup)
Instead, they could select from receiving one of the following options: one complimentary GA ticket per full price ticket purchased; a partial refund of $70 (which is the difference between the initial price and the new ticket price); or an 'exclusive Pandemonium hoodie valued at $100'.
Ticketholders who fail to make a choice by April 12 will automatically receive the first option.
Outraged fans have since swarmed to social media to slam the festival for failing to provide a full refund option, demanding their money back and threatening to contact the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission).
On Saturday it was announced that six acts have been scrapped from the Australian festival's upcoming shows , including international headliners Placebo and Deep Purple as well as US band Dead Kennedys. (Pictured: The festival's previous lineup)
Outraged fans have swarmed to social media to slam the festival for failing to provide a full refund option, demanding their money back and threating to contact the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission)
'No way - give us a refund into our bank account. This has to be illegal,' one angry user commented, as another added: 'None of the bands are going I was going for now, therefore I want a refund'.
'Not good enough. I was wanting to see Placebo, Deep Purple and Dead Kennedys. So get f**ked if you think I don't deserve a refund,' another added.
Last month, the new rock festival was hit by fears it would be cancelled after a string of Australian festivals got the axe.
But organisers told fans at the time the festival would go ahead with 'some changes', and have now revealed the extent of those changes.
The festival's social media page shared a statement on Saturday revealing that legendary rock bands Deep Purple and Dead Kennedys have been removed from the line up
Last month, the new rock festival was hit by reports of a cancellation, after a string of Australian festivals got the axe, but organisers confirmed it will be going ahead
In a statement, organisers said Pandemonium Rocks will go ahead on a smaller scale, becoming a one-stage event rather than taking place across two stages.
The festival - set to visit Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast later this month - has faced a range of challenges since announcing its line-up in January.
Earlier this year, the festival attracted some controversy when it was scheduled to clash with the traditional Anzac Day march in Sydney.
Pandemonium Rocks will run from April 20th - 28th.
In a statement last month, organisers revealed that Pandemonium Rocks will go ahead on a smaller scale, becoming a one-stage event rather than taking place across two stages. (Pictured: Blondie vocalist Debbie Harry)
