Ice Spice Apologizes for Late Festival Performance

Ice Spice has apologized for her underwhelming performance at the Wildlands Festival in Brisbane, Australia, where she arrived 25 minutes late, resulting in a set that lasted only five minutes. Scheduled to perform from 10:30 PM to 11:00 PM on New Year's Eve, she took the stage at 10:55 PM and managed to perform just two songs before her microphone was cut off during 'In Ha Mood' at 11:01 PM due to the festival's strict curfew. The festival organizers later clarified their need to adhere to set times to ensure the event concluded on schedule for the New Year's countdown. Addressing the crowd in Perth, Ice explained her lateness by mentioning it was her birthday and joking about her appearance. However, her casual demeanor and dismissal of a birthday bouquet sparked criticism from attendees who felt disrespected by her late arrival and brief performance. Journalists and festival goers expressed their disappointment, noting the long wait and their expectations for a more substantial performance.