The OneRepublic and Ellie Goulding concert scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 6, at Discovery Meadow Park in San Jose has been canceled due to “inclement weather,” according to a news release.
The concert was part of AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! series, which has being held in conjunction with the Jan. 7 College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
“Of course, safety is the primary consideration for the College Football Playoff (CFP) and its sponsors, and the cancellation of tonight’s show is consistent with that priority,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP.
The cancellations was driven by concerns over both the heavy rainfall of the day and the high winds. The show — which was originally billed as happening “rain or shine” — will not be rescheduled.
“Organizers and local authorities were concerned for the safety of spectators and performers, in light of high winds and standing water at Discovery Meadow, the site of the concert. Forecasts called for wind gusts of 30 miles per hour,” according to the news release.
It was to be the third night of the Playoff Playlist Live! series.
The opening night on Jan. 4 was headlined by Alessia Cara.
The second night of the series, on Jan. 5, featured soul singer Leon Bridges and hip-hop star Logic, who generated some controversy by refusing to stop swearing, despite reportedly being asked to do so by organizers.
Read more about the Logic and Leon Bridges show here.
The Jan. 5 concert reportedly drew some 5,000 fans, filling the venue to around half capacity. Yet, it was still a much bigger crowd than the one that turned out on opening night, according to reports.
The concerts were one of the major events leading up to the national championship game between Alabama and Clemson.
Now that is some fast rapping @Logic301 #NationalChampionship #ATTPlayoffPlaylist pic.twitter.com/S90giXXG30
— Jim Harrington (@jimthecritic) January 6, 2019
