[Official Message] Avex press release: Flu in Osaka!?

[Ayunk]

I like it when she gets to rest but at the same time i'm also worried for her.

[LacusClyne]

Japan had close down the schools, wanting everyone to stay at home, but from what i read in the news, those schoolers went to play instead, and hang out at those public areas like KTV, movies theatre.....this makes no difference.

it's not going to prevent the disease when some people aren't taking care of themselves and others, looks like the flu will get worse, and there's chances that more concerts will be cancel.

[gothicayu]

i agree with avex i think its better to cancell it and report it than spead the flu to every body else . look at in us people dont wear mask automaticly like japanese when they are sick wich make it pretty easy to spread and i wouldnt want my dear ayu to catch a flu . it would be a disaster. its safer for the fans and ayu that way .

[crea_spain]

Avex cancels Kansai concerts due to flu concerns



TOKYO —
Record label Avex announced this week that the upcoming Kansai-area concerts of several of its popular artists have been canceled due to continuing spread in the area of the H1N1 influenza virus. Thus far, six concerts have been canceled for Ayumi Hamazaki, 30, Ai Otsuka, 26, and Kumi Koda, 26. The shows would have had a total estimated attendance of around 48,000 people.

Avex originally had no plans to cancel the concerts, instead supplying anti-bacterial disinfectant at the entrance to the concert halls and mouthwash in the bathrooms. Masks would be required for any concert-goers who had coughs, sneezes or any other symptoms.

After further consideration, the company later decided to cancel the shows altogether, saying that there would be problems supplying enough masks and disinfectant to audiences. Avex said they would like to put the safety of fans first, and as of yet, very little is known about the spread of the virus. New dates for the canceled shows are currently being decided.

The H1N1 virus has already resulted in the rescheduling of concerts for boy band Kansai Johnny’s Junior. The group was originally scheduled to play four shows on May 23 and 24 at Umeda Arts Theater.

http://www.japantoday.com/category/e...o-flu-concerns

[kiseki89]

wah so many concerts have to be rescheduled

[extepan]

it's a pity that the concerts are cancelled. the organisers will lose a lot of money, and fans will be disappointed

[JackieRos]

thanks crea_spain
i hope for the best to all artist from japan

[C+R+E+AYUMI]

Originally Posted by majrakun

Wow, the money-making monster must be feelin' pretty doooown now.

LOL..!!

no envy 4 those who missed Ayu's live but i'll be scared to by N1H1

[aura~]

Official TA e-mail announcin this:

おはようございます、TeamAyu事務局です。

昨夜、下記の発表がありました事をお知らせいたします。

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平成２１年５月１９日 各 位 エイベックス・マネジメント株式会社 新型インフルエンザ発生に伴うコンサート中止のお知らせ 昨日、当社グループより「コンサート会場における新型インフルエンザに関する対応について」をお知らせさせ ていただき、その発表後も継続的に関係先と連携しながら情報収集に努め、再度慎重に検討を重ねてまいりまし た。再検討した結果、１．いまだ新型インフルエンザの感染の範囲やその状況が不透明であること、２．マスク ・消毒液などの予防医薬部外品についてご来場いただくお客様に対応する数量が不足していることなど、ご来場 されるお客様の安全を最優先に考えた結果、コンサートを中止することを決定いたしました。代替公演に関して は、現在検討しております。お客様には、大変ご不便をお掛けいたしますが、ご理解、ご協力をお願いいたしま す。なお、今後のスケジュール及び販売したチケットの払い戻し等に関するご案内につきましては、あらためま して発表させていただきます。

記

○中止する当該公演は、以下のとおりです
。2009 年5 月20 日（水） 浜崎あゆみ 大阪城ホール
2009 年5 月21 日（木） 浜崎あゆみ 大阪城ホール
2009 年5 月23 日（土） 大塚 愛 大阪城ホール
2009 年5 月24 日（日） 大塚 愛 大阪城ホール
2009 年5 月23 日（土） 倖田來未 神戸ワールド記念ホール
2009 年5 月24 日（日） 倖田來未 神戸ワールド記念ホール
以 上

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>>>2009/5/20送信　TeamAyu事務局

google translation:

Good morning, TeamAyu is Secretariat.

Last night, we will notify you of the following was announced.

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2009 Notice of May 19, yesterday canceled the concert due to the pandemic's Avex Inc. and Management, from the Group "for action on avian flu in the concert hall," We will inform you, after the announcement efforts to gather information in relation to cooperation with ongoing, it has carefully discussed again. After review, 1. The situation is unclear and the extent of avian flu infection yet, 2. And the quantity is insufficient for your visitors to quasi-drugs for prevention of antiseptic mask and a result I thought your priority is the safety of visitors, decided to cancel a concert We. Substitute for performance, we now consider. The customer, We are sorry for the inconvenience very understanding, we appreciate your cooperation. Further information on the refund schedule and ticket sales will be released ARATAMEMASHI bon appétit.

○ Performance cancel the record is as follows.
2009 Wednesday, May 20 Osakajo Hall 2009 Ayumi Hamasaki
Thursday, May 21 Osakajo Hall 2009 Ayumi Hamasaki Saturday,
May 23 Osakajo Hall 2009 Otsuka Ai
May 24 (Sunday ) Otsuka Ai Osakajo Hall 2009
Saturday, May 23 Kobe World Hall Koda Kumi 2009 Sunday,
May 24 than Kobe World Hall Koda Kumi


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also there's a Ayu message and she talks about this, she saysa she is gonna do an alternative performance ^^

[ren0210989]

i feel bad for all the people who bought tickets for those concerts :S
i hope they'll get to see Ayu another time

edit: i'm glad Ayu'll do an alternative performance she always makes her fnas happy ^^

[Luvia]

it is logical to cancel concerts during this period of time.. =] ayu will get rest and have to stay at home..

[Saerie]

Oh no :|
I'm going to Osaka Kansai in 3 weeks
Yikeesss

[Lanz16]

Yup, just what I expected.
I've heard or read the news about that Osaka was hit with this dreadful disease recently, mostly Elementary school kids.


Its better to Ayu and other AVEX artist to stay away as much as possible to save themselves from it.



Thanks for the news.

[Yoake]

thanks for sharing

[SolarAngel]

This explaines the TA message. Guess the situation's more serious than it looks.

[BoBo]

thanks for this

[f1rz3n_0028]

I am sad for those who bought tickets for the concert, and this flu, it's everywhere and it's so scary, I hope everyone in Osaka is ok...

but I hope she will perform in Osaka some other time, and here I wish Ayu and all of AHS good health!!

thx for the update and the translation

[Bigtop]

crea_spain
No hot-linking images, please... (http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/announ....php?f=2&a=117)

[maze]

appears that influenza is also arriving to Tokyo too
noooo! a-nation'09 T_T
hopefully that does not cancel it U_U

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by ll moments ll

Johnny's has cancelled the Kansai Juniors concerts. i'm assume they're going to re-schedule KAT-TUN's Osaka Dome concerts since those are next weekend. KANJANI8's not in Osaka until July. they're in Sendai next week.

thanks for that Eirynne & yes I have a feeling that all the Johnny's concerts will be affected by this

I spoke to my Japanese friend Shuji & he said that it hasn't reach Hiroshima where he lives . So far the virus's confined within Tokyo & Osaka but something tells me the other perfectures might be affected in due time

in anycase , I hope the outbreak will be gone sooner or later