Sia hit by lawsuit from fans wanting refunds for 'lacklustre' gig

The lawsuit also claims the singer's trademark performance style meant the gig felt 'impersonal'

Sia performs on the main stage at the "Sziget" Island Festival in the Hajogyar (Shipyard) Island of Budapest on August 15, 2016. (ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/Getty Images)

They say art, music, and performance are a subjective form of consumption; but some fans of Sia seem to think otherwise.

The singer has been hit by a class-action lawsuit stating her recent gig at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park was so underwhelming that they want their £70 tickets to be refunded (via NME); with her performance lasting a mere 65 minutes in total.

The complaints appear to be connected to Sia's trademark performance style; consciously concealing her face at all times, standing at the back of the stage with a curtain fringe obscuring her face; with the lawsuit stating this made the show feel "lacklustre".

The lawsuit also claims the singer's vocals and her between-song talk was "impersonal", with her neither mentioning Tel Aviv or Israel; furthermore, that the venue's screens weren't showing the live gig, but pre-recorded material.

Sia's tour promoter, Ilan Elkayam, has responded to the lawsuit; telling IQ, "We wish to emphasise that the show was extremely successful. We have received hundreds of comments from satisfied fans who thoroughly enjoyed the performance and production. In addition, it should be noted that, to the best of our knowledge, the claim was not submitted against Sia herself."

Sia is next due to stop by the UK's V Festival, held on 20 and 21 August.