Sydney rapper Chillinit was arrested by NSW Police on Friday night, just an hour before he was due to take the stage at Club Evans in Evans Head.
The artist was set to perform at 8.30pm as part of his All Aussie Adventures tour when police were called to the venue shortly before 7.30pm “due to the behaviour of patrons,” according to a statement provided by NSW Police to Rolling Stone AU/NZ.
“Unfortunately I made a fuck up”
“Officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived and trespassed a 31-year-old man due to his behaviour,” the police statement reads. “When the 31-year-old allegedly failed to leave the premises, officers arrested him before taking the man to Ballina Police Station.
“He was charged with excluded person fail to leave premises when required and hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty. The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Ballina Local Court on Thursday 12 February 2026.”
Footage has since circulated on social media appearing to show the rapper being escorted from the venue by police (watch above).
Chillinit later addressed the incident in a series of Instagram stories, apologising to fans and acknowledging that alcohol had played a role in the situation.
“The grown man iv become though knows my mistake was drinking,” he wrote. “After doing so well fighting that demon some tough times led me back to the bottle and led to me I was last night.”
In a follow-up post shared on Saturday, he added: “I’ve got my own reserves on the way… the police handled it. And I’m also aware that, mate, I’m not a good drinker, which is why I quit for so long and unfortunately I made a fuck up last night.”
Club Evans also released a statement expressing disappointment over the cancelled show.
“Please know this situation was entirely outside of the Club’s control, and we truly share in the disappointment felt by everyone who was looking forward to the show,” the venue wrote. “All ticket refunds will be processed through Chillinit’s booking platform, Oztix.”
At the time of writing, Chillinit’s next scheduled show is set to go ahead in Ulladulla on Friday, January 9.
Chillinit All Aussie Adventure Tour Dates
- Fri 9 Jan – Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla
- Sat 10 Jan – Everglades, Central Coast
- Fri 16 Jan – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
- Sat 17 Jan – Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough
Tickets are on sale now via www.chillinit.net
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