Cheap Trick, who "narrowly averted death" when the Bluesfest stage collapsed above their heads, is seeking answers.
The classic rock band posted a news release on its website Thursday.
"We simply want to know: What are the companies and organizers doing to protect the next act and the next audience?" commented band manager Dave Frey in the release.
"Every act and every fan ought to be asking the same question when attending an outside musical event."
The band was jamming in front of thousands of fans on the festival's final evening, July 17, when the stage roof was blown backwards by harsh winds of around 100 km/h, injuring three people, including the band's bus driver.
None of the injuries were life-threatening and most people escaped unharmed.
But while Cheap Trick admitted on the website weather was a key factor in the collapse, the band is still in the dark about why their lives were endangered that night.
"Was it a design flaw? Was it an implementation mistake? These are important questions that must be answered," Frey added.
The Ministry of Labour continues to probe the stage collapse, and Cheap Trick said it's part of that investigation.
The band also said in the release it wants to make sure future concerts are safe for bands, crews and fans.
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