Adelaide singer Patrick Bannah, known as Loverboy, cancelled 10 year anniversary concert
Adelaide singer Loverboy has cancelled his all-night anniversary concert after being convicted of the horrific rape of a teen girl.
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An award-winning recording artist has cancelled his all-night Adelaide concert scheduled for this weekend, after being convicted of a horrific sexual assault.
Patrick Morie Bannah, 28, faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment after a jury earlier this month found him guilty of rape and attempted rape of a 15-year-old girl.
Bannah’s co-accused Jonathan Zahinda, 26, was found guilty of rape and dissuading a witness after both men stood trial in the District Court.
After the jury’s verdict, the men, who were allowed to remain on bail, were ordered to surrender their passports and not consume any drugs or alcohol.
Bannah, who goes by the stage name of ‘ConCcoins’ or ‘Loverboy’ is a recording artist and a music engineer after debuting in 2012.
Prior to his conviction Bannah planned a ‘10 Years with Loverboy’ anniversary concert scheduled for November 25 at Ingle Farm.
The nine-hour event still had tickets available days after the verdict, ranging from last-chance tickets at $54 to VIP tickets costing a whopping $2119.
However, the link for the tickets now states the event has been cancelled.
The event description initially promised an “unforgettable” evening and “mind-blowing” show that will make you dance all night long.
“Get ready to sing along to your favourite hits and experience the energy and passion of the Loverboy,” the event read before its cancellation.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity to relive the nostalgia and create new memories with friends and fellow music enthusiasts.
“Don’t miss out on this epic celebration! Grab your tickets now and secure your spot at the most anticipated event of the year. Get ready to rock!”
After Bannah’s conviction, Kings and Queens were contacted by The Advertiser about whether the event would still go ahead and what its policies were on allowing artists who have been accused or convicted of sexual offences to perform.
However, they did not respond.
The trial
Ahura Kalali, for the prosecution, told the court in his opening statement the victim was at an 18th birthday party in an Adelaide Airbnb apartment in October 2020.
The court heard the victim drank alcohol for the first time and tried cannabis before going into one of the bedrooms.
Mr Kalali said Bannah then came into the bedroom and started touching the victim’s genitalia, with her telling him to stop.
The court heard Bannah then tried to penetrate the victim’s anus and said “Have you done this before? I don’t want you to s**t on me”.
Mr Kalali said Zahinda then came into the bedroom later in the evening and also raped the girl.
In her evidence, the victim said she recognised Bannah’s sleeve tattoo, which had writing or script, as he left the room after the rape.
Both men will face court next month for sentencing submissions.
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