Rock 80 Concert At Hard Rock Cafe Suspended Due To COVID-19

Rock 80 (Gunawan Wibisono)

JAKARTA - The COVID-19 outbreak or the corona virus which has attacked a number of countries, including Indonesia, has again had an impact on the country's entertainment industry. This time, the Rock 80 concert, which was originally to be held at the Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta on Wednesday, March 18 evening, has been postponed indefinitely.

Rizky Mamay as the manager of Rock 80 announced the suspension of this event through an official statement received by VOI. Here's the full sound:

"What we respect, fellow Indonesian musicians, Indonesian rock music lovers, media partners, colleagues and other supporting parties who support and play an active role in the Rock 80 event.

In connection with the widespread spread of the COVID-19 virus pandemic and calls for reducing contact in activities that invite the masses, by paying attention to and obeying the appeal and direction of the Indonesian government, we hereby convey that:

The Rock 80 concert, which was scheduled to be held on March 18, 2020 at Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta, has been postponed until an indefinite time limit. "

However, Rizky Productions as the organizer ensures that the event will continue to be held after receiving direction from the government which will be announced in the near future.

"We will announce the reschedule for the Rock'an concert as soon as we receive further direction from the Indonesian government.

That is the notification letter from us, please understand and hopefully we will all be given health and be protected by God. Sincerely, Rizky Mamay, "continued the statement.

Rizky also completed the upload of the statement with the following information:

"I, as the promoter and manager of Rock 80, apologize for the postponement of the Rock 80 concert, given the corona virus outbreak that has spread in Indonesia and the world. With this, Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta and I postpone the Rock 80 concert which was supposed to be held on March 18 to the next time. will be determined by the government and the Hard Rock Cafe. Hopefully my friends and citizens of Indonesia will stay healthy without any shortage of anything. Keep your health and greetings rock and roll. My respect: Rizky Mamay, "wrote Rizky.

As additional information, Rock 80 is a project consisting of top Indonesian musicians: Jikun (guitarist / rif), Anwar Fatahillah (Powerslaves bassist), Ovy (guitarist / rif), Heydi (vocalist of Powerslaves), Gatz (former keyboardist) Ungu), Anton (drummer Juliet), and Andy (vocalist / rif).

Rock 80 was formed in early November 2019, initiated by Jikun and Rizky. In contrast to the Rockstarr Conspiracy, which performed songs belonging to the band, which were occupied by its personnel alternately, Rock 80 was a musician collaboration that presented a repertoire of 80s rock songs. Previously, this project has held three concerts in Central Java, namely in Semarang, Purworejo and Purwokerto.