Billboard to issue refunds for Lil Yachty show that was rained out at SXSW

Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American-Statesman
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On Thursday, Lil Yachty was supposed to perform on the biggest stage at the South by Southwest Music Festival, the amphitheater at Waterloo Park. As heavy storms moved into the area around 9 p.m., the show was paused and the park was evacuated out of safety concerns. A few minutes later the festival paused all outdoor shows. As the storm pummeled Austin, the Yachty show was canceled.

The show was part of Billboard Magazine's series The Stage at SXSW. The series is open to SXSW badge and wristband-holders, but individual tickets are on sale to the general public. On Friday, a representative from Billboard said refunds would be issued for Thursday night's show.

Brenan Warner carries April Zacarias through standing water on Red River Street after a brief, heavy rainfall at South by Southwest on Thursday March 16, 2023. The couple from Austin had just evacuated Waterloo Park where the Lil Yachty concert was canceled due to lighting.
Brenan Warner carries April Zacarias through standing water on Red River Street after a brief, heavy rainfall at South by Southwest on Thursday March 16, 2023. The couple from Austin had just evacuated Waterloo Park where the Lil Yachty concert was canceled due to lighting.

The Billboard series continues Friday with a show featuring Feid and Eladio Carrión. It closes on Saturday with a show by Kx5.

Here is the statement from Billboard: Due to inclement weather conditions the March 16 concert was canceled. All tickets purchased for this concert through the Moody Amphitheater box office or Ticketmaster will be refunded. Original ticket purchasers will receive communications and refunds directly from Ticketmaster. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Billboard to issue refunds for Lil Yachty SXSW show at Waterloo Park