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Babymetal’s Jakarta concert canceled due to pandemic
Ticket holders are advised to contact promoter Beatnation.Asia for refunds.
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Japanese 'kawaii' metal band Babymetal. The band has also cancelled shows in other countries, such as Thailand, Malaysia and Taiwan. (instagram.com/babymetal_official/File)
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apanese kawaii (cute) metal band Babymetal announced Friday the cancelation of its Jakarta concert due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BABYMETAL METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR IN ASIA Cancelled
BABYMETAL「METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR IN ASIA」 開催中止に関するお知らせhttps://t.co/ak8zbTHdJ9 pic.twitter.com/Z3vmDkAfRy
— BABYMETAL (@BABYMETAL_JAPAN) June 19, 2020The band said in October last year that it would perform in the capital city on March 29 as part of Galaxy World Tour in Asia. The show was then rescheduled until further notice in early March following the outbreak.
The band also canceled concerts in Bangkok on March 22, Kuala Lumpur on March 27 and Taipei on April 3.
Read also: [UPDATED] List of all postponed concerts in Indonesia so far over COVID-19
“Adjustments to postpone all headline shows were considered. However, for the safety and protection of touring crew, fans and everyone else around the world, we have reached this difficult decision to cancel the dates altogether,” read the statement on Babymetal’s website.
Refund details for the Jakarta concert are not yet available, while the band suggested ticket holders contact promoter Beatnation.Asia.
Founded in 2010, Babymetal blends Japanese pop and heavy metal. The band, which consists of singers Su-Metal and Moametal with backing band Kami Band, performed in Jakarta in 2013 as part of Japanese pop culture event Anime Festival Asia. (wir/wng)
