Artists speak up on canceled ASEAN music fest
The music festival, aiming to bring together artists from all over the region, was cut short “for reasons of public safety.” Photo courtesy of Leann Magimot
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino performers took to social media their concerns and disappointments over the canceled Association of Southeast Asian Nations music festival at the Ayala Triangle Gardens Tuesday night.
The music festival, aiming to bring together artists from all over the region, was cut short “for reasons of public safety.”
Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda hit the organizers, noting that the incident should serve as a lesson for them to be more prepared.
“Sana [next time] hindi na ma-understimate kung gaano kabuhay ang local music scene. Di daw kasi nila ine-expect na ganun kadami ang pupunta kaya di nila napaghandaan nang maayos,” Miranda said.
Sana nextym hindi na ma- underestimate kung gaano kabuhay ang local music scene. Di daw kasi nila ine-expect na ganun kadami ang pupunta kaya di nila napaghandaan ng maayos. Buti nalang walang major injuries. May this serve as a lesson na maging mas handa nextym. Long live OPM! pic.twitter.com/WjS4V4R8JR
— Alfonso Miranda Jr (@chitomirandajr) November 14, 2017
Around 15,000 fans attended the free concert.
READ: ASEAN music festival canceled due to overcrowding
Before the show was cut short, Sandwich frontman Raymund Marasigan said the show was stalled because there were people standing on seats.
the show is stalled because people are standing on seats.
IMHO monoblocks in shows with rock bands dont usually go well together— Raymund Marasigan (@raymsmercygun) November 14, 2017
He added that it was a smart move to cancel the show before more people get injured.
Indie folk band The Ransom Collective apologized to their fans for the cancelation, but said the organizers chose to prioritize the safety of concert-goers.
“It was a tough decision but all the artists understand. We all just want to support,” the band said.
The organizers worked hard to make this event happen but they chose to prioritize the safety of everyone instead.
— TheRansomCollective (@TheRansomCMusic) November 14, 2017
Silent Sanctuary also expressed their gratitude to the organizers for inviting them to be part of the gathering of ASEAN music artists.
Thank you to the organizers of #ASEANMusicFestPH for inviting us to be part of tonight's gathering of ASEAN music artists. We hope to work with you again soon.
— Silent Sanctuary (@silentsanctuary) November 14, 2017
Folk-pop band Ben&Ben thanked their fans for coming to the show despite the outcome.
To those who came out to watch us tonight,
— Ben&Ben (@BenAndBenMusic) November 14, 2017
We love you.
Please stay safe.
Completing the lineup were Franco from the Philippines, D-Hask from Brunei, Chamroeun Sophea and Chhith Sovann Nimith from Cambodia, Mia Ismi Halida from Indonesia, Sack Cells from Laos, Nading Rhapsody from Malaysia and Eint Chit from Myanmar, Asia 7 from Thailand and Tran Thieu Anh from Vietnam.
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