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Mayday Concerts Affected by Typhoon, Ashin Addresses Fan Concerns

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mayday's concert tour in Taipei was affected by Typhoon Bavi, leading to the postponement of the July 11th show to July 12th at noon.
  • The rescheduled show, combined with the original evening performance on July 12th, means the band will perform two concerts in one day, raising fan concerns about their stamina and performance quality.
  • Lead singer Ashin addressed fan worries in a late-night livestream, assuring them of the band's endurance and promising different setlists for the two shows to ensure a unique experience for fans attending both.

Typhoon Bavi's approach forced Mayday to reschedule one of their "Back to That Day" concerts at the Taipei Dome. The July 11th performance was moved to July 12th at noon, creating a situation where the band will perform two shows on the same day. This change has sparked concern among fans, who worry about the band members' physical stamina and the potential impact on performance quality.

Lead singer Ashin responded to these concerns in a livestream from the Taipei Dome in the early hours of the morning. He assured fans, "Don't worry, we are made of iron." Ashin emphasized that the band's primary concern is fan safety during the typhoon. He also revealed plans to differentiate the setlists for the two July 12th performances, acknowledging that many fans likely purchased tickets for both shows.

Don't worry, we are made of iron.

— AshinLead singer Ashin addressed fan concerns about the band's stamina during a late-night livestream.

Ashin stated that he does not want fans to feel they are seeing the same content twice within a single day. The band aims to provide a unique experience for each concert, even with the condensed schedule. The concerts, each drawing 40,000 attendees, have a significant impact, and the band is working to manage the logistical and performance challenges posed by the typhoon-induced schedule change.

We don't want fans to feel they are seeing the same content twice.

— AshinAshin explained the plan to offer different setlists for the two concerts on July 12th.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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