Post by Trang on Jul 1, 2007 22:13:02 GMT -5
Rain's LA concert on June 30 was forced to be cancelled.
In the official statement on July 1 (Korea time), StarM mentioned the lawsuit about the artist name 'Rain' caused most USA tour concerts were postponed on June 7. Based on V2B Global, the LA producer's firm decision on LA concert and ignoring Rain and StarM's opinion, and yet the concert was unable to be held as planned.
In short, the basic stage setup was not even built properly one and a half hour before the show started. In particular, according to the electricity safety law in LA city and fire prevention rules stated by Staples Center, all the electrical equipment including huge LED screen, conveyor belt, electricity generator for stage facilities, motors for special effects, etc are not allowed for use. Electricity supply is only available for UL microphone and all these important info was not delivered to StarM and world tour stage crews by the local producer and agency.
Due to time constrain, the time for stage setup was not enough but all the crews still did their best from day to night. Even though, the LA safety officer gave instructions to move away all equipments three hours before the show began.
Understanding the bad situation, Rain would like to carry on his concert as scheduled. To prepare for his last world tour concert, Rain arrived LA two weeks ago and put in all his efforts into the preparation works. He even expressed his strong will that he wanted the concert to go on although there was only one song he could sing.
Nonetheless, it was unlikely to have the concert since the basic stage setup was not done. That was a stage that the performers, crews and even the audience would be doubtful about its safety.
The main problem is the capital problem of local organiser, V2B Global. They did not pay the deposit to local producer on time and thus, all the necessary equipment and facilities could not arrive on time or incomplete. The protuding stage and two-level stage were not ready on the concert day itself.
To understand the real situation, StarM and world tour crews have been trying to communicate with local producer but the local organiser lied to the crews and StarM. They said the producer was backout on that day because the cheque they received was overdrawn. Moreover, the local organiser did not pay for the food provided to the artist and working crews. Thus, all the expenses including air tickets of working crews and transportation fees for equipment were paid by StarM.
StarM would like to hold the concert as usual even they had to pay the cost. However due to the lack of time, they felt so sorry for the fans who come over for the last concert in Rain's world tour.
(credits to asianfanatics)
In the official statement on July 1 (Korea time), StarM mentioned the lawsuit about the artist name 'Rain' caused most USA tour concerts were postponed on June 7. Based on V2B Global, the LA producer's firm decision on LA concert and ignoring Rain and StarM's opinion, and yet the concert was unable to be held as planned.
In short, the basic stage setup was not even built properly one and a half hour before the show started. In particular, according to the electricity safety law in LA city and fire prevention rules stated by Staples Center, all the electrical equipment including huge LED screen, conveyor belt, electricity generator for stage facilities, motors for special effects, etc are not allowed for use. Electricity supply is only available for UL microphone and all these important info was not delivered to StarM and world tour stage crews by the local producer and agency.
Due to time constrain, the time for stage setup was not enough but all the crews still did their best from day to night. Even though, the LA safety officer gave instructions to move away all equipments three hours before the show began.
Understanding the bad situation, Rain would like to carry on his concert as scheduled. To prepare for his last world tour concert, Rain arrived LA two weeks ago and put in all his efforts into the preparation works. He even expressed his strong will that he wanted the concert to go on although there was only one song he could sing.
Nonetheless, it was unlikely to have the concert since the basic stage setup was not done. That was a stage that the performers, crews and even the audience would be doubtful about its safety.
The main problem is the capital problem of local organiser, V2B Global. They did not pay the deposit to local producer on time and thus, all the necessary equipment and facilities could not arrive on time or incomplete. The protuding stage and two-level stage were not ready on the concert day itself.
To understand the real situation, StarM and world tour crews have been trying to communicate with local producer but the local organiser lied to the crews and StarM. They said the producer was backout on that day because the cheque they received was overdrawn. Moreover, the local organiser did not pay for the food provided to the artist and working crews. Thus, all the expenses including air tickets of working crews and transportation fees for equipment were paid by StarM.
StarM would like to hold the concert as usual even they had to pay the cost. However due to the lack of time, they felt so sorry for the fans who come over for the last concert in Rain's world tour.
(credits to asianfanatics)