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Lady Gaga denied permit to perform at SXSW

Lady Gaga has been denied a permit to perform a show at this year's SXSW festival in March.

The singer has tried to secure a performance for Doritos that would have seen the US star play on a 'giant vending machine' stage in a parking lot.

However, the city of Austin, Texas has pulled the plug on the performance as a result of safety concerns.

Manager of the city's entertainment division Don Pitts stated:

"Our conclusion was based primarily on public safety concerns. As part of the review process the applicant provides a talent list to the city team to review and we can adjust public resources as needed. We look at the size and capacity of the location covered by the permit being sought and how it fits with the anticipated attendance, based on event capacity and promotion. At the end of the day, it's a parking lot."

However, they could OK the gig if it is moved to somewhere with the "necessary permanent infrastructure".

LL Cool J, Ice Cube and Public Enemy performed for Doritos at the festival last year.

Watch Lady Gaga perform live below: