Adele tells Brisbane mayor to 'shut up' at Gabba gig

When it comes to staging concerts at the Gabba it would be best if Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and his deputy Adrian Schrinner "shut up", according to Adele.

The UK superstar told the sold-out show that she heard of all the controversy about her playing the stadium.

In the lead-up to the first of her two shows, both Mr Quirk and Mr Schrinner spoke of their opposition to the concert being held at the Gabba because of the logistics of moving 60,000 people by bus.

"I know there was a bit of controversy about me playing the Gabba," Adele said. "I think they should shut up with their bloody moaning, f*cking hell."

"Shut up! I come from f*king London. I'm happy to be in Brisbane." Adele's Brisbane City Council broadside came moments after a beetle, a cricket and a cockroach joined her onstage.

- NZ Herald