Guns N’ Roses Accidentally Shout ‘Hello Sydney’ to a Melbourne Crowd

Rock band Guns N’ Roses were met with a chorus of boos after mistaking their Melbourne crowd for a Sydney one.

Let’s be honest: It’s not nice being mistaken for another person, but it’s even worse when it’s your arch-nemesis.

While on tour down under, Guns N’ Roses’ announcer yelled out “Sydney” just before they walked on stage. In Melbourne.

Thanks for all the love Melbourne 🇦🇺
You were Paradise City tonight!

— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) 14 February 2017

Who was the culprit? Guitar technician McBob made the slip up; he’d been introducing the group on stages around the world during their Not In This Lifetime tour. He should be, like, a seasoned veteran at this point.

Melbourne!
Accidentally after 30 years McBob made an error, we're truly sorry. Thank you for coming out tonight!

— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) 14 February 2017

Luckily, fans were ultimately super understanding and quick to forgive ol’ mate McBob for his momentary slip up. One fan said: “One mistake every 30 years… Reasonable.”

The band definitely weaselled their way out of what could have been a tricky situation. Sydney and Melbourne, two of Australia’s largest cities, have had quite the long-running rivalry dating way back.

Rookie error by Guns N' Roses last night. They need to learn from the pros. pic.twitter.com/OZHd5CUabR

— Cameron Atfield (@CameronAtfield) 15 February 2017

Pro tip: noted

Photo: Instagram (@gunsnroses)