AMERICAN punk band Green Day have cancelled a gig in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park just hours before it was due to start.

There was confusion over why the sold-out gig was pulled, with organisers blaming the weather; however a technician touring with the band seemed to suggest it was because of issues with the stage.

Organisers PCL Presents said "We are sorry to inform you that due to adverse weather conditions it is no longer safe for the bands to perform on stage and unfortunately today's show will be cancelled. Tickets will be refunded from point of purchase within ten working days.”

However, on his Instagram, Steve Lagudi, a touring live sound engineer working with the popular band, wrote: “Well after a cold n rainy start there were just too many issues w the stage missing half the PA and the local crew being wayyyy behind, the show has been cancelled. Bummer.”

In a Facebook post, the band said they were willing to play in "extreme" weather conditions, but safety of fans and crew was a priority.

"Glasgow, we are very sad to report that our show today at Bellahouston Park has been cancelled.

"The local safety council, production crew, and concert organizers have deemed the stage unsafe for the fans and everyone involved.

"We are very distraught about this as we are in Glasgow now and were very much looking forward to this show as one the highlights of our tour.

"We have been playing in extreme weather conditions throughout this European tour, and the last thing we want to do is see a show cancelled.

"We love our Scottish fans and we don't care if its raining fucking sideways, although the safety of our fans and our crew is always our top priority.

"We love you Scotland, we love the city of Glasgow and it goes without saying that WE WILL BE BACK!"

One fan wrote underneath: "It's not even raining now, what a fucking let down, I wonder if the hotel and travel money will be refunded as well as the tickets, I don't think so somehow"

Another wrote: "Stood outside.. Cancelled 20mins before the gates open! Travelled miles, time off work, hotel booked, train ticket brought... Not on I tells ya! Not on!"

Aside from the disappointed fans, many of whom will have taken time off work to get to Glasgow for the gig, the cancellation means the 200 staff on zero hours contracts, lined up to work tonight may now not get paid.

In a video shared online by one worker, a manager, understood to be Thom o Donnell of On Point+ services, appears to tell staff that the best he can do is pay them their travel expenses.

Hundreds have been working on the site all week, setting up the infrastructure for a gig of this size.

The Met Office told The National no weather warnings had been issued, and fairly light winds and possibly a little bit of late sun had been forecast for Tuesday night.

Bellahouston Park's capacity for concerts is understood to be around 35,000.

PCL, Green Day’s management, and On Point have been approached for comment.