Disappointed fans booed Pete Doherty and his band The Libertines last night, at the O2 Academy in Bristol (February 24,) after the show was cancelled at short notice.
Gig goers had already made their way to the venue in their droves, stocking up on pints from the bar and nabbing a good spot among the crowd. The Libertines were supposed to be supported by two acts before their own set time of around 9pm but the second act, due to perform at around 8pm, never made it onto the stage and, instead, their instruments and equipment were removed.
Shortly after, at about 8:30pm, a message was put out through the venue's speakers saying that "due to illness" the Libertines would no longer be performing and that those in attendance should "hold on to their tickets" and await further instruction. Fans were left holding their drinks (some had forked out for two pints) and wondering what was going to happen next.
