A Bryan Adams concert in Mumbai turned into a distressing ordeal for Sheldon Aranjo, a diabetic man with incontinence issues, who alleged inadequate washroom facilities led him to urinate in his pants. The event, held on Friday, December 13, was part of the Canadian singer’s multi-city India tour, promoted by Zomato and organised by EVA Global Events. Aranjo’s viral LinkedIn post criticising the organisers has sparked outrage online and brought attention to the mismanagement of large-scale events.
In his viral post, Aranjo described the “nightmare” he experienced at the concert, highlighting that only three washrooms were available for over 1,000 attendees. Long queues rendered the facilities inaccessible, forcing him to eventually relieve himself behind a tree—though not before soiling his trousers.
“I PAID to PEE (in my pants) at the Bryan Adams concert,” he wrote, sharing a graphic image of his soiled clothing as evidence. Aranjo added: “I am NOT ashamed to say that I am a diabetic with continence issues. You guys should be ashamed for providing ~3 loos / 1000 people.”
The entrepreneur and media professional further criticised the event for its “amateur management,” alleging multiple organisational flaws:
Insufficient toilets with excessively long queues.
Disorganised food stalls causing widespread complaints.
Cumbersome payment systems, requiring attendees to pre-load cash onto event invites instead of using UPI or card payments.
Aranjo recounted his attempts to locate a functioning washroom. Initially, he queued at the nearest toilet but realised he would not be able to hold his bladder long enough. Advised to try facilities at the opposite end of the pavilion, he rushed there only to be denied entry as his ticket did not provide access.
Out of options and struggling with mounting pressure, he resorted to relieving himself behind a tree while evading security guards—an act he described as deeply humiliating.
“Finally, I managed to empty and ‘release’ the pressure (but not before soiling my pants!) – please see pic as proof,” he added.
Aranjo’s post, addressed to Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and EVA Global Events, has attracted widespread attention and support. Many users expressed solidarity, urging him to pursue legal action against the organisers for their negligence. Others highlighted the challenges faced by female attendees, who reportedly endured even more dire conditions.
Aranjo acknowledged the support but explained his decision to share his ordeal on social media instead of pursuing a lawsuit: “Sometimes you get to know your true friends when you pee your pants. I’m overwhelmed by the support I’ve received for this post. I debated putting this on LinkedIn or filing a legal notice. Since ALL media have become 3-sec mediums like hoardings, I chose the most arresting visual.”
He concluded with a broader appeal, asking for improved management at events and urging organisers to prioritise basic amenities for attendees.
“Please get your sh*t together before bringing down international artists and charging us money to be treated to your learning curve. It seems, you guys are in a hurry to launch event companies and flip them.”
The incident has ignited discussions about event management standards in India, particularly for large-scale international concerts. Many social media users criticised the prioritisation of profits over attendee experience, calling for stricter regulations to ensure adequate infrastructure, including washroom facilities and payment systems.
The Bryan Adams India Tour, promoted through Zomato Live, has now drawn more scrutiny over logistical failures that overshadowed what was supposed to be a nostalgic musical evening for fans.
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