VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – A weekend Bon Jovi concert in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been canceled after the city said the promoter had failed to obtain the required permits.
The show – which also featured the Kings of Suburbia – was scheduled for Saturday, a day after Bon Jovi planned to release its special fan album “Burning Bridges” as a tie-in to its international tour. It’s Bon Jovi’s first album since guitarist Richie Sambora left the band in 2013.
Bon Jovi Tours Inc. issued a statement saying it “shares the disappointment of fans” over the cancellation.
“The band was ready and willing to give a great performance on Saturday,” the statement read. “Unfortunately, the local promoter, Paper Rain Performances, has proven unable to guarantee a properly-produced event.”
The city of Vancouver said in a statement that it had provided initial support for the event but the organizers did not have the required city permits.