‘Truly Pained’ Dua Lipa Announces Cancellation of Indonesia Concert Due to ‘Security Concerns’

On November 18, 2024By Littum

Dua Lipa has announced the cancellation of a concert scheduled for Saturday night in Jakarta, Indonesia, telling fans the decision “really pains” her.

The English/Albanian singer was due to perform as part of the Asian leg of her global tour for her third album Radical optimism. The Daily Mail the newspaper reports that she shared a statement on social media on Friday with her fans explaining why it wouldn’t go ahead.

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She wrote: “I am devastated to share that I will not be able to perform in Jakarta this Saturday, November 9.

“I am there in your amazing country and ready to perform, but I am sorry to share that it has been determined that it is not safe for the performance to continue due to security issues with the staging.

“I was looking forward to this evening so much and it really hurts me that we cannot perform for all of you, especially after such a long time since my last performance in Jakarta.

“Refunds will be made from your point of purchase. I love you all and really can’t wait to be back in the same room with you singing and dancing our hearts out as soon as possible.”

Lipa has seen her star rise this year since headlining Glastonbury Festival. She has sold out two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium next summer. Time magazine included her in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.

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