More international shows postpone events amid COVID-19 pandemic

Romar Fernando

April 24, 2020

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  Hayley Williams / Jon Bon Jovi / Niall Horan

  Photo Credits: MTV / Simple Most / The Sun

  Due to the worsening effects of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, numerous concerts and events were announced either cancelled or postponed to ensure the safety of fans and staff.

  American band Bon Jovi announced on April 20 that they will be cancelling their 2020 North American tour. Ticketholders are advised to refund their payments and allocate it for their bills and groceries.

  Hayley Williams has rescheduled her UK and Europe tour and will support Petals of Armor for 2021. Little Mix announced the cancellation of their UK Summer tour due to governments policy on social distancing.

  Niall Horan announced on first week of April the cancellation of his world tour. Justin Bieber also postponed the 2020 Changes tour that is supposed to slate by May 14 to September 26. Michael Buble also took his shows on hold this coming May.

  Several music festivals have also announced the cancellation of annuals gatherings for this year, namely the Ireland’s Longitude 2020, the Dutch WOO HAH! festival, Shambala Music Festival 2020, Las Vegas’ Life is Beautiful festival, NYC Pride, Montreux Jazz festival, Kentucky’s Forecastle festival, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, Tomorrowland 2020, and the London’s La Linea Latin Music festival.

  Among other artists, Shania Twain, Violet Chachki, Thom Yorke, Santana, The Black Keys, Shawn Colvin, Iron Maiden have postponed their shows as well.

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