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Netizens react to Ed Sheeran’s canceled concert
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Ed Sheeran performs during the 65th Sanremo Song Festival on February 14, 2015 at the Ariston Theatre in Sanremo, Italy. (shutterstock.com/Andrea Raffin/File)
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ritish singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has just announced the cancellation of his upcoming concert in Jakarta, which was scheduled to be held on Nov. 9, following a cycling accident in London last week.
In a video uploaded on his official Facebook account, Sheeran apologized to his fans and said it was a difficult decision to make. “I hope everyone understands this,” Sheeran said. “We’re going to work pretty hard to come back and believe me when I say I really, really do want to come back.”
Read also: Ed Sheeran cancels Asia tour dates after cycling accident
Following the announcement, Indonesian netizens expressed disappointment on social media and shared stories of when they queued in line to buy the concert tickets.
PENGUMUMAN,
Konser Ed Sheeran Jakarta DIBATALKAN.
Udah susah susah rebutan tiket, mau hari H malah Batal 🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/M38745YUle
— Radenrauf AM (@radenrauf) October 26, 2017
Penggemar Ed Sheeran sedang bersedih huhu udh ditunggu lama eh batal 💔 #EdSheeranJKT
— 트리야 (@trriamel) October 26, 2017
Hari ini dengerin iklan konser ed sheeran di radio sebanyak 17927291716 kali.
Trus batal. 😂
— ●—● (@anggisipahutar) October 26, 2017
According to the concert's official ticketing partner, Book My Show, those who purchased tickets will get a refund starting on Nov. 3.
In addition to Jakarta, Sheeran also cancelled his shows in Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong. The singer of “Perfect” and “Lego House” plans to return touring for his show in Singapore on Nov. 11. (kes)
