Candace Owens tour promoter enters liquidation

David Sampson of BPS Recovery has been appointed liquidator of Rocksman Pty Ltd, bringing formal insolvency proceedings to the promoter behind the cancelled Australian speaking tour of Candace Owens, as prospects for creditor recoveries appear remote.

The liquidation commenced on 4 December 2025 following the failure of Rocksman’s touring business, which unravelled after the cancellation of Owens’ planned 2024 appearances in Australia and New Zealand. The tour was blocked after the visa application was refused by the federal government, a decision later upheld by the High Court of Australia, extinguishing any remaining prospect that the events would proceed and generate revenue.

Rocksman had moved into touring in early 2024, incurring significant upfront costs associated with venue bookings, marketing, and logistics. According to information provided to regulators, the business model depended on events proceeding as scheduled, with limited capacity to absorb a sudden cancellation once ticket sales were underway.

Liabilities include a debt of approximately $68,000 owed to the Australian Taxation Office, while ticketholders remain among the most visible creditor group, with refunds outstanding more than a year after the tour was cancelled. Consumer agencies in several jurisdictions have received complaints, and affected customers have been directed to lodge proofs of debt in the liquidation. The liquidator has cautioned that, based on the current asset position, any recovery for ticket purchasers appears unlikely.