The decision has been taken due to the travel restrictions imposed by some countries amid coronavirus outbreak.
The first Ultra Music Festival (UMF) Abu Dhabi, an electronic dance music (EDM) festival scheduled to take place on March 5 and 6 has been cancelled, Khaleej Times has learnt. (Events cancelled, postponed over coronavirus scare in UAE)
In a statement to the media, festival organisers said, "The decision has been taken due to the travel restrictions imposed by some countries and airlines for individuals and airlines for individuals and groups." (Coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates)
Though the event management had earlier said it would go ahead with the event has scheduled, amid Coronavirus scares, a fresh statement was issued late Tuesday night. The internationally acclaimed music festival was to be the highlight of Abu Dhabi Music Week, a ten-day festival of music and dance that will light up the UAE capital from March 1 to 14, 2020.
New dates for the event will be shared in the future and tickets for the event will be refunded as well. The decision has been taken to ensure the health and safety of the public, added organisers.
K-Pop concert cancelled
A mega K-Pop event, scheduled on March 20 and 21, at the Coca-Cola area also cancelled due to the global developments around the coronavirus, and the increasing number of infections confirmed in South Korea.
A spokesperson from the venue told Khaleej Times, "In light of the global developments around the COVID-19 virus, and the increasing number of infections confirmed in South Korea, MAKESTAR and the Korea Broadcasting System (KBS), have taken the prudent decision to postpone 'Music Bank in Dubai' scheduled for March 21 at the Coca-Cola Arena."
This is to ensure an uncompromisingly high standard of experience for all and to secure the best talents to perform for the large fan base across the region, he said.
"We eagerly anticipate the event to return to the market in the future with new dates to be announced as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for not keeping the promise of the concert and will do our best to meet you again with some better news. We hope that the Covid-19 crisis will end quickly and sincerely wish you all good health," he added.
Music Bank in Dubai cancelled
The South Korea-based organisers of Music Bank in Dubai have cancelled the event due to the global coronavirus outbreak. The organisers also said that due to the cancellation of the concert it would be difficult for them to give away the prize.
SOURCE : KHALEEJTIMES