Journey cancel set and rushed off stage as electrical fire breaks out during set

Journey, the iconic rock band that emerged in the 1970s, was unexpectedly forced to cut short their performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Journey were forced to stop a performance after a fire broke out during their set. The legendary rock band were performing at the Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday after an electrical fire broke out during their set. The group, known for hits like Don’t Stop Believin’ and Any Way You Want It, had just begun performing one of their most famous songs when the incident occurred.

The band, which formed in 1973, was made up of vocalist Arnel Pineda, guitarist Neal Schon, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist and guitarist Jonathan Cain, bassist Todd Jensen, and keyboardist Jason Derlatka at the time of the event.

A video posted on social media showed the moment the power went out during the band’s performance of their 1981 anthem Don’t Stop Believin’. This happened relatively early in their set, just after the fifth song. As the music stopped, the audience continued to sing along, but it quickly became apparent that something was wrong when crew members rushed to the stage carrying fire extinguishers. Despite the interruption, the crowd’s enthusiasm remained evident, with concertgoers continuing to belt out the lyrics.

The band addressed the incident shortly after, apologising to their fans in a statement that read: “We sincerely apologize to all fans for this disappointment. Our team is working diligently to assess the situation, and we will provide updates regarding rescheduling options and refunds as soon as possible.”

The cause of the electrical fire has not been confirmed. The issue occurred under the stage, and no injuries were reported, though the fire could have posed a serious risk. One concertgoer expressed their gratitude for the swift action of the first responders and stage crew, stating: “As disappointing as having to cancel the show, I feel thankful that first responders and stage hands were able to get the fire under control and no one was hurt. An electrical fire could have become extremely dangerous very quickly.”

Social media users who attended the event shared their experiences, many of whom noted the humour in the situation. One fan described the moment, saying: “Right when they were about to sing ‘it goes on and on and on and ONNN’ the power cuts abruptly but the audience was singing so much it sounded like they weren’t playing on purpose. Then after a few verses, we knew something was wrong.” Another wrote: “Was hilarious that it cut right as the chorus began and the audience kept singing like it was part of the show.”

Soon after, a statement was shared on the Rodeo Houston Instagram account, announcing the cancellation of the concert due to the “unforeseen electrical incident under the stage area.” The statement reassured attendees that the issue had been addressed, and safety was the top priority.

The following day, a new post confirmed that the technical issue had been resolved, and the scheduled concert for Warren Zeiders would proceed as planned. “The stage will be operating as normal, and we will host all activities in the stadium and on the grounds as originally planned,” the post read. For fans of Journey, Rodeo Houston assured they would provide additional information regarding refunds and rescheduling soon.

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