METALLICA - India Promoter Blames Crowd In Show Cancellation
October 31, 2011, 13 years ago
According to Pollstar, METALLICA's non-appearance at the Indian Formula 1 motor racing Grand Prix show was caused by an “unruly” section of the crowd climbing over safety barriers and damaging the stage set, according to a representative for promoter DNA Networks.
The first show scheduled for October 28 was postponed for 24 hours, then canceled altogether because there was insufficient time to repair the damage and obtain the necessary permits.
Karuna Prithvi from the DNA’s press department told Pollstar it’s difficult to explain what sparked the fuss because “it was all so quick.” Meanwhile, disappointed fans say her company was to blame.
“The concert you organized in Gurgaon was a mess from the start to the finish,” regular music business blogger Rahul Sarin wrote in an open letter to DNA posted on YouTube.
“It started with the open consumption of alcohol, hash and what not at the entrance of the venue. With absence of any real security, it was a free-for-all,” he wrote.
He said the main causes of the problem were an unacceptable delay in opening the gates, lack of security and a disdainful attitude to the audience.
“Another big concern is the fact that mobile networks simply ceased to operate. Once again, I’m assuming this was a targeted move to contain the negative PR,” Sarin continued.
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