Beijing's Show Of Peace Bumped To October
March 14, 2010, 14 years ago
According to LED ZEPPELIN fan-site LedZeppelinNews.com, he multi-artist Show Of Peace touted as an upcoming concert taking place in Beijing has been given a six-month postponement, reports Chinese news outlet Thebeijinger.com - citing a brief official statement released by the event promoters in which the original concert date of April 17 is rescheduled, little over a month in advance, to October 10.
The postponement, first reported Friday by the Beijinger, follows major confusion over the acquisition of big-name artist bookings in the final remaining weeks before the event was to take place.
The full statement included by the Beijinger in its article published March 12 reads: "With the agreement of Ministry of Culture, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the organizers of the International Show of Peace Concert have discussed and decided to change the date of the concert to October 10, 2010 - 10/10/10.
"The concert, originally planned for April 17, will be held at Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium. The CPAFFC has considered all aspects. To ensure the absolute success of the concert, the leaders concerned have deliberated and decided to adjust the date of the concert to October 10th, 2010."JIMMY PAGE, who spoke in person at a Beijing press conference on January 19 to assist in announcing the musical event, has not clearly stated publicly whether or not he would perform. Separately, the Led Zeppelin guitarist has announced in multiple interviews that he intends to be seen this year, with new music and a visual biography both on the way.
Also linked to the Show of Peace is Joe Perry of AEROSMITH, who expressed support for the show as he appeared via satellite in a message broadcast at the press conference. First responding to reports that Aerosmith would perform at the concert, a spokesperson for the band clarified that the band was not booked but Joe Perry was to appear.
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