2010 Mar 12 STOP PRESS: Show of Peace Postponed
Back in January we reported on the Show of Peace, announced with much fanfare (with the support of rock legend Jimmy Page), and supposedly scheduled for April 17 this year. Aside from a “clarification” issued by the organizers when theBeijinger.com and China Music Radar reported that one of the “confirmed” acts was actually playing in Japan the night of the concert, the promoters have been suspiciously quiet in recent weeks. So it was no surprise when we received a notice today stating the Show of Peace has been postponed until October.
This was the full text of the notice, issued by the organizers and confirmed by the "Show of Peace" committee when contacted by the Beijinger:
“With the agreement of Ministry of Culture, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the organizers of the International Show of Peace Concert have discussed and decided to change the date of the concert to October 10, 2010 - 10/10/10.
The concert, originally planned for April 17, will be held at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium. The CPAFFC has considered all aspects. To ensure the absolute success of the concert, the leaders concerned have deliberated and decided to adjust the date of the concert to October 10th, 2010.”
The Beijinger has heard whispers that the organizers have faced pressure to move the concert inside the Bird's Nest National Stadium (rather than staging it beside the stadium as originally planned). Word is that a crowd inside the stadium is considered easier to control. Fair enough too – you never know what could happen at a concert for world peace.
More news if and when it comes to hand – but don’t hold your breath Beijingers. It’s a long wait till October, and we all know what happened to Oasis... and the Buzzcocks... and the Killers... and Dylan. Still, at least the Back Street Boys have made it to town.
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New Show of Peace Date Tentative?
Following our breaking of the news that Beijing’s Show of Peace had been postponed last week, the Global Times managed to obtain some additional comment from organizer Rick Garson, published in today’s paper.
Show of Peace Lineup “Clarified”
Earlier this week we linked to a post on China Music Radar about the lineup at the Show of Peace concert scheduled for April 17 next to the Bird’s Nest. The post claimed that the management teams of Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas, acts supposedly confirmed for the concert, had stated they would not be appearing at the show. We also pointed out that Lady Gaga is scheduled to play at Yokohama Arena in Japan on April 17. After several approaches to ZZYX Entertainment, the company of promoter Rick Garson, we received a clarification statement this morning regarding the concert lineup.
No Go for Gaga & Black Eyed Peas at Show of Peace?
The plot thickens. Last week we covered the Show of Peace press conference in Beijing featuring Jimmy Page and Michael Jackson’s former guitarist Orianthi. At the conference it was announced the Black Eyed Peas, Joey Kramer and Joe Perry from Aerosmith, Lady Gaga and 50 Cent had all confirmed appearances at the concert. China Music Radar is now claiming the management of Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas have denied any involvement with the Show of Peace or promoter Rick Garson.
Jimmy Page in Beijing to Promote Show of Peace
Last week we reported on the Show of Peace concert scheduled for April 17, and expressed doubts about whether an event featuring so many high-profile international acts would be allowed to go ahead – in the Bird’s Nest of all places. It seems the organizers at least are firmly convinced it’s going to happen, and they brought former Led Zeppelin guitarist and all round legend Jimmy Page to Beijing for a press conference to prove it.
Dylan, Page & (ahem) Timberlake to Play Beijing in 2010 (Maybe)
We’re all acquainted with Beijing’s fantastic local music scene, just as we’re all aware of the myriad problems faced by international acts attempting to tour China. Which is why I’m frankly dubious about the “Show of Peace Concert” supposedly coming our way in April, featuring former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. Ditto the announcement yesterday that Bob Dylan will be gracing our shores in early April.
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mattman_183
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Please don't mention the Killers. I'm still in the healing process. And no, the backstreet boys don't make up for any of those other bands not coming.
wefrucar
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LOL
those kooky kommunists...
Sometimes I feel it is maybe unbearable always be traditional Chinese girl.
Herbz
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White flowers.... bad omen
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valentin_ch
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dylan is not comin to bj??? noooo....tell me it's not true...
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truth
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Pity, a lot less fun!
danedwards
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RE Dylan, see here:
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sylvie34
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Sad Sad sad... I was looking forward to going to this show. I really hope it won't be postponed again. kasyno online