Music Festivals Cancelled in China to Halt Delta Variant Outbreak

More than 50 performances have been cancelled or postponed in China as the country works to contain the spread of the coronavirus variant

According to a comprehensive list compiled on Chinese search engine Baidu by Qianjiang Evening News, more than 50 performances have been cancelled or postponed as China fights to contain the spread of the Delta variant.

Among the recent postponements is Happy Taihang Valley Music Festival in Changzhi, Shanxi province, which was set to run from August 6-7 and feature performances from the likes of Chinese rock stalwarts Second Hand Rose (Ershou Meigui, 二手玫瑰) and folk metal band Nine Treasures (Jiu Bao, 九宝) from Inner Mongolia.

In response to the festival’s postponement, one netizen lamented missing the chance to see the Chinese band Summer Warz, writing, “The festival is postponed until further notice according to the government order. Tickets will be refunded. Bye Summer Warz, see you at the beach next time.”

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