Neha Kakkar’s Melbourne concert organizers hit back after her ‘performed for free’ claim; ‘It was a mistake…’

More recently, Singer Neha Kakkar encountered a predicament due to criticism after showing up three hours late to a performance in Melbourne. In response to the criticism, the singer explained that she had performed gratis at the event since the organizers failed to pay her for their agreement.

Subsequently, the event organizers, Beat Production, presented their version of events, placing blame on Kakkar for causing a significant financial loss of approximately Rs 4.53 crore. They further claimed that she had an outstanding debt with them.

Beat Production publicly disclosed a thorough cost analysis of Neha’s concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, stating that her perceived “unprofessional conduct” led to their prohibition from the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne. Furthermore, they alleged that due to smoking infractions within the artist’s quarters (a practice strictly forbidden in Australia), they were reportedly placed on a ban list by Crown Towers in both Sydney and Melbourne.

During a Facebook Live broadcast on March 28th, the event organizers refuted Neha’s allegations of inadequate management. They maintained that contrary to her assertions about lacking food, water, or lodging accommodations, they had indeed arranged for all necessary provisions for Neha and her team. To bolster their claim, they posted a video depicting the singer arriving at the airport, greeted by the organizers, before being driven away in a car, with several vehicles ready to serve her needs.

They stated that the accusations are entirely baseless. After the event, we find ourselves deeply in financial trouble. It’s only fair she compensates us… inviting her proved to be an error.

Instead of Kakkar’s original statement: “Kakkar posted on Instagram, ‘Did you know I performed gratis for my Melbourne audience? The organizers swindled our money, including mine. Not only was my band denied food, lodging, and water, but even essential supplies like these. Fortunately, my husband and sons stepped in to provide sustenance. Despite the hardships, we still took the stage without a break because my fans had been waiting patiently for hours.'”

“On Instagram, Kakkar expressed that he performed for free in Melbourne, only to discover later that the organizers misappropriated our earnings. Sadly, his band members were deprived of food, accommodation, and even water. However, Kakkar’s husband and sons came to their aid by providing them with sustenance. Remarkably, they carried on with the show without a break, as fans had been waiting for quite some time.

In the first-person perspective, I’d express it like this: “My performance in Melbourne started off on a challenging note, where it was reported that I performed for only an hour. As the event unfolded, I found myself overwhelmed on stage, apologizing to my fans for the delay. However, my emotional moment seemed to strike a discordant chord with some audience members who perceived it as ‘drama’.

The disagreement between Neha Kakkar and Beat Production remains unresolved, as each party provides contrasting accounts, causing confusion among fans regarding who to support.

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2025-03-30 07:22