Grandstand collapses at Coolangatta music festival

A temporary grandstand collapsed during the Red Hot Summer Tour music festival at Coolangatta beach on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm during a performance by Boom Crash Opera at the sold-out event.

Three people were reported injured in the collapse, with medical staff assessing 18 patients in total. Injuries included a trapped ankle, shin injuries, and wrist injuries. While Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics attended to individuals with back pain later in the afternoon, one injured person reportedly used private transport to reach a hospital.

Event organisers expressed concern for those involved and announced that every person seated in the grandstand would receive a full refund via Ticketmaster. Despite the disruption and evacuation of the seating area, organisers stated the festival would continue as planned for the evening performances.