Learning From Dua Lipa Concert Cancellation, Kemenparekraf Wants Improved Music Promoters

Dua Lipa Concert (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - The cancellation of Dua Lipa's concert in Jakarta invites disappointment from various parties, so evaluation is needed. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) also asked all music promoters to optimize preparations in terms of facilities and security at the next events.

"Security and safety must be a top priority in every event, including concerts. This is in line with international standards and is also important to ensure the comfort of all parties involved, including spectators, artists, and workers in the performance sector," said Deputy for Tourism Products and Activities Organizers of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Vinsensius Jemadu in his official statement, quoted from ANTARA in Jakarta, Monday 11 November.

Vinsensius said the cancellation of the British singer's concert, Dua Lipa, in Jakarta, which was supposed to be held on Saturday, November 9, needed to be used as learning material and evaluation for all relevant parties.

Moreover, the cancellation of the concert occurred due to differences in perceptions related to security standards and logistical readiness between the promoter and the performer.

"I urge that this cancellation can be used as an evaluation material in planning and preparing for organizing the show to be more mature in the future by prioritizing security and safety standards," he said.

The government, he said, would immediately coordinate intensively with stakeholders to investigate further the causes of this cancellation and evaluate the safety and security standards that apply in the music performance industry in Indonesia, so that similar problems do not happen again.

According to him, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will also be committed to providing assistance to event actors, especially in organizing music events so that they can develop a quality music concert ecosystem in the country.

He explained that the assistance was aimed at encouraging the improvement of the quality of organizing concerts, facilities, and supporting infrastructure, to the readiness of human resources in improving the reputation of organizing international performance performances.

Previously, through an official Instagram account on Friday, November 8 evening, PK Entertainment promoters and TEM Presents officially announced the cancellation of the Dua Lipa concert which is planned to be held on November 9, 2024 at the Indonesia Arena, Gelora Bung Karno Complex, Central Jakarta.

The promoter explained that the issue of security and logistics was the reason for the cancellation of the concert entitled "Radical Optimism in Jakarta".

According to the promoter, the cancellation decision was difficult. However, they hope that fans who have purchased tickets to the Dua Lipa concert can understand for the safety of the artist and other audience.

Through the upload, they also apologized for the decision to cancel the concert.