Bryan Adams concert cancelled!

            Yes! It’s been cancelled. In India! So yes! You don’t need to worry about the expensive tickets if you have one already! In a major disappointment for Bryan Adams' fans, the rock star's much-awaited Delhi concert scheduled for Tuesday has been put off after police denied permission for it on security grounds.

            

          The sold-out concert, which was scheduled for Tuesday evening, could not go ahead because the Delhi police said the location for the show in the NSIC exhibition grounds in Okhla industrial area of south east Delhi was not suitable for it.

            

            On the other hand, KTM concert is hours away and history is in the making. Reports had said, tickets were selling like hot cakes but the fact that it wasn’t sold out states the obvious; the price. It has been a major turnoff for majority of people. 35000 strong crowd is expected and the event will be closely watched by 1500 security officials.

           

         

         Adams had announced the concert at a press conference on December 8 at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza. As we all now, Adams, a Canadian artiste, is known for his husky, soulful voice and has given hits like Everything I do, I do it for you, 18 Till I Die, Have Your Ever Really Loved a Woman, among others.

            Sunil Hamal (the event organizer JPR Events) had claimed, “We had to convince Adams to perform in Nepal since he is already on a world tour.  The real idea is to support our Nepal Tourism Year 2011.”

The seating has been arranged in three zones, platinum, gold and silver, with price set at Rs 6,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 respectively. The tickets will bear special 3D hologram and bar code which will be readable only through laser lights and cannot be duplicated.  

             But there had to be some drama as usual. “khelkud parishad” (Nepal sports council) has been protesting the concert even though the venue had been pre-approved. (Rumours are there will be protests during the concert too). So that basically means they wanted a piece of the cake(bribe) The venue will be equipped with metal detectors, bomb disposal squad, ambulance, fire brigade and riot control vehicles. A number of police officers will also be deployed in civil dress for closer monitoring. Bryan Adams will have his own security personnel and Nepal Police will be aiding the entourage in case of any possible mob attacks!!

So here’s hoping the event goes fine and an embarrassing riot doesn’t break out as usual!! Stay safe!

P.S: Mongolian Heart, 1974 A.D, Abhaya and the Steam Injuns, etc are also playing during the event. It will be hosted by Malvika Subba!