Ben&Ben postpones live concert in Dubai due to COVID-19 cases ‘within band’
Ben&Ben (Image: Instagram/@benandbenmusic)
Ben&Ben has postponed their upcoming live performance in Dubai due to COVID-19 cases within the band and their team.
Members of the folk pop band announced the concert’s postponement via a statement on their official Twitter and Instagram pages yesterday, Jan. 25. Ben&Ben was supposed to hold the in-person concert at Jubilee Stage in the United Arab Emirates for Expo 2020 Dubai tomorrow, Jan. 27.
“Hello everyone, especially to our dear Liwanag based in Dubai. After much discussion and consultation, it is with deep regret we announce that we will have to postpone our performance at the Expo Dubai 2020 this January 27, 2022, due to [COVID-19] cases within the band and our team,” the band stated.
Ben&Ben stressed that while their decision to postpone the concert may disappoint some fans, it was made “in the interest of [everyone’s] health.”
They then asked for the public’s understanding as those affected recover from COVID-19. Ben&Ben also assured fans that a new date for the concert will be announced soon.
“We will make our absolute best effort to nurse ourselves back to the best condition possible to provide you with the quality of performance we have been so excited to share with you,” they added. “Thank you so much, Liwanag, for your patience and understanding.”
Hello everyone, especially to our dear Liwanag based in Dubai,
Please read this. We ask you to join us in prayers in our road to recovery. We’ll work hard to be with you soon, puhon. pic.twitter.com/9oDhzoonvo
— Ben&Ben (@BenAndBenMusic) January 25, 2022
Prior to announcing their Dubai show, Ben&Ben held their first major concert, “Kuwaderno,” in December last year. The concert was named after their sophomore album “Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno.”
The nine-piece band is known for the hit songs “Araw-Araw,” “Kathang Isip” and “Leaves,” among others.
They bagged the Most Streamed Artist and Record of the Year titles during the 34th Awit Awards last November. They also won Best Inspirational Recording and Best Ballad Recording for “Di Ka Sayang” and “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay,” respectively. /ra
RELATED STORIES:
Ben&Ben all set for live concert in Dubai, debut of new song ‘Comets’
WATCH: Ben&Ben shows La Union coastal communities in ‘Kayumanggi’ music video
For more news about the novel coronavirus click here.
What you need to know about Coronavirus.
For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.
The Inquirer Foundation supports our healthcare frontliners and is still accepting cash donations to be deposited at Banco de Oro (BDO) current account #007960018860 or donate through PayMaya using this link.
