Mawi cancels 20th anniversary concert
Organiser Showtag Asia made the announcement on 6 August, saying that the concert had to be cancelled due to "several unavoidable factors".
"We apologise for all the inconvenience caused and thank everybody for their support. For ticket refunds, you can directly WhatsApp the Admin at +6012-949 4284," the post added.
The organiser stated that it was not an easy decision to make, as they have tried their best to make the concert a reality.
"To all that had been waiting, and who have supported us and encouraged us, we express our deepest gratitude. We appreciate each and every one of you," they added.
Mawi first announced the concert in September last year, saying that he will be performing at the Megastar Arena in Kuala Lumpur in January 2025.
However, in December, the organiser announced that the concert has been postponed to July 2025 as a way of respect towards the victims of the flood that occurred in several states.
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