Coldplay Concert In Indonesia, Police: No Official Permit

JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya said that the organizers of the Coldplay band concert had not submitted an official permit. So far, it is still limited to coordination regarding the plan for the concert."So the committee has officially not submitted a permit because it is still a long time. It is still six months. However, they have coordinated to convey to us the plan,” said Dirintelkam Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Hirbak Wahyu Setiawan to reporters, Thursday, May 11.However, the organizers are said to have obtained permission from the manager of the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK). In fact, supported by the Ministry of TourismMeanwhile, Coldplay is planned to perform at SUGBK on October 15, next."However, they have obtained permission from the GBK regarding the use for this activity on that date. And then also if I'm not mistaken, it will be supported by the Minister of Tourism,” Hirbak said.Separately, Assistant Chief of Police Inspector General Agung Setya Imam Effendi said the police would certainly secure all community activities, including music concerts. Provided, the permit has been fulfilled.
"I will process securing community activities, such as concerts, when all licensing administrative processes are complete," said Agung.