Justin Bieber told by Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate to clean up hotel graffiti

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Pop star Justin Bieber has been told to clean up his mess after he graffitied the wall of a hotel on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Bieber and his entourage spray-painted a wall at the QT Hotel in Surfers Paradise early yesterday morning and posted pictures of their exploits on the internet.

Reports say the spray cans were left behind for staff to clean up.

Bieber performed in nearby Brisbane the night before.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has sent a graffiti removal kit to the hotel, but has not spoken directly to Bieber or his entourage.

He says the singer needs to right the wrong he has done to Gold Coast.

"We would give him the offer to remedy and fix it up first," he said.

"If he doesn't fix it up, we will be asking him to do community service that normally entails cleaning up.

"But he has singing talent being of world class, so I would be just as happy for him to sing at the Mayoral Christmas Carols on December 7 at the Broadwater Parklands."

However, the hotel says it welcomes Bieber's artwork.

"Whilst unable to comment while Justin Bieber was staying in the resort due to privacy reasons, the property can now state that it was a coup for the hotel to have Justin want to paint a piece of art in appreciation of his stay," a statement read.

"This piece of art is now available to be viewed by fans of the artist and we believe that it is a wonderful addition to the colourful Gold Coast arts scene."



ABC Gold Coast breakfast radio presenter Bern Young asked what people thought this morning about Bieber's graffiti.

Hear what the listeners thought.

Bieber is believed to have left Queensland for Sydney, where he will perform on Friday and Saturday.

Topics: music, vandalism, surfers-paradise-4217

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