The coronavirus continues to spread throughout Asia. In the wake of the outbreak, and with Malaysia being the worst-hit country in Southeast Asia, the national government has announced measures to restrict movement nationwide starting from March 18 until 31, as reported by The Star. The order includes a ban on mass gatherings, including cultural, social, sports, and religious events. Meanwhile, in the region, Manila's Wanderland Festival, Jakarta's Head in the Clouds, and Bangkok's VERY Festival: Spring Break have all been postponed.

For the likes of Khalid, Raveena, and Stormzy, the show will not go on. Festivals, headlining concerts, and gigs originally scheduled for February through May have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, citing concerns over public health and safety. 

Here are the shows that have been canceled and postponed this year.

KENNY G

Original date: February 16, 2020
Status: Postponed to October 18, 2020 

Kenny G's concert has been postponed to October, due to concerns over the evolving coronavirus outbreak. The sax star is slated to return, for the fourth time, to the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting; he previously performed at the same venue in 2012, 2015, and 2018.

Tickets are available here.

SEVENTEEN

Original date: February 22, 2020
Status: Canceled 

iME Malaysia announced on its Facebook that the Kuala Lumpur leg of the Seventeen World Tour has been canceled “in view on the seriousness of the current coronavirus infection”. Fans would be able to receive a full refund from TicketCharge, with details to be updated soon. 

THE WYNNERS

Original date: February 22, 2020
Status: Postponed to December 12, 2020

Popular Hong Kong pop group The Wynners, who rose to fame in the mid 70s, have postponed their Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting show to December. Tickets are still available here. 

JAY CHOU

Original date: February 29, 2020
Status: Postponed to August 22, 2020

Jay Chou’s Carnival World Tour stop in Kuala Lumpur has been postponed to August, due to coronavirus concerns. The tour, his eighth, celebrates 20 years of music-making. Tickets are available at TicketCharge. 

ALIA

Original date: March 1, 2020
Status: Postponed to June 12, 2020

AliA has postponed their Asia shows from their AliAliVe2020 Around the World -Re:AliVe- tour. Their concert at The Bee, Kuala Lumpur has been postponed to June, due to uncertainties relating to the current coronavirus epidemic in the region. Tickets are available here. 

SUPER JUNIOR

Original date: March 1, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely

Super Junior was slated to make a return to Malaysia in March in support of their ninth studio album, ‘Time_Slip’. The supergroup, one of the longest-running in K-pop, has announced that their Super Show 8 tour will not be rescheduled for China, Japan, France, and more. Details for a new Kuala Lumpur date have yet to be released.

GOT7

Original date: March 7, 2020
Status: Canceled 

GOT7 has canceled their Kuala Lumpur concert. In an official statement, concert promoter Star Planet announced that patrons who have purchased tickets to the show will receive a full refund. For refund enquiries, contact +603 9223 3667 or visit Star Planet.

RAVEENA

Original date: March 8, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely

Raveena has postponed her arrival in Asia this March. Aside from her Kuala Lumpur stop, she was slated to perform in Tokyo, Japan; Wanderland Music & Arts Festival in the Philippines; and Singapore. In a post on Instagram, she apologised to fans, assuring them that she "will be announcing the new dates soon", and that she remains "excited to play for [her] Asian fans”.

RUEL

Original date: March 10, 2020
Status: Postponed to September 9, 2020

Australian singer-songwriter Ruel's upcoming FREE TIME WORLD TOUR concert in Kuala Lumpur has been pushed back. The show, which was originally scheduled for March 10, is postponed to September 9. Tickets are available at prworldwidelive.com and livenation.asia. 

KIM JAE JOONG

Original date: March 14, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely 

Concert promoter iMe Malaysia announced the postponement of the 2020 Kim Jae Joong Asia Tour in Kuala Lumpur, stressing that “the health and safety of the artistes, staff and fans are [their] top priorities”. A new date will be announced soon. Jaefans who have purchased tickets to the March show will receive a full refund from TicketCharge; do note that tickets purchased for the March show cannot be used for the new date.

ROCKAWAY FESTIVAL

Original date: March 14 & 15, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely 

Malaysia’s largest rock festival has announced its postponement, a decision made amid health and safety concerns arising from the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the region. In an official statement posted on Instagram, the team shared that they “look forward to embracing the next Rockaway Festival alongside [their] loyal community of music lovers.” New dates for the festival will be announced soon. 

STORMZY

Original date: March 20, 2020
Status: Postponed to November 10, 2020

Due to the ongoing health and travel concerns surrounding the coronavirus, Stormzy has rescheduled the Asian leg of his H.I.T.H world tour. He plays Kuala Lumpur on November 10, along with stops in Shanghai on November 7 and Singapore on November 12. Tickets are sold out.

MIRIAM YEUNG

Original date: March 21, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely 

The singer-actress was set to return to Malaysia after a five-year hiatus with MY Beautiful Life tour. As announced by concert promoter Star Planet, the show has been postponed indefinitely, in view of the “circumstances surrounding the coronavirus proliferation”. All tickets previously purchased will remain valid for the new date, which has not been set. 

BABYMETAL

Original date: March 27, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely 

Out of concerns over the coronavirus, BABYMETAL’s concerts in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Taipei have been postponed. The Japanese kawaii metal band announced their apologies in a statement published on their website, sharing that they are “currently working” on postponement arrangements. Patrons are advised to hold on to their existing tickets purchased through Galactix, as they will remain valid for the rescheduled date. 

KHALID

Original date: April 4, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely 

Khalid's Free Spirit Asia Tour 2020 has been postponed “due to the recent advisories and travel restrictions in several Asian countries”. Aside from Kuala Lumpur, he was set to perform in Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai, and Bangalore. AEG Presents Asia announced that they are "actively working on rescheduled concert dates", with more information to follow.

TOM WALKER

Original date: April 4, 2020
Status: Postponed indefinitely 

Concert promoter Frisson 369 took to Instagram to announce the cancelation, explaining: “In light of recent events, Tom Walker ‘What A Time To Be Alive Tour 2020’ live in Malaysia on 27 March at The Bee has been cancelled.” All patrons who purchased tickets to the gig will receive an email with details on full refunds from Galactix. 

WeiBird

Original: 4 April 2020

Status: postponed to 20 March 2021

Taiwanese folk-rock singer Wei Li-an (韦礼安), also known as WeiBird, will postpone his Kuala Lumpur tour to 2021 due to ongoing safety and travel concerns surrounding COVID-19. WeiBird's 'At Thirty' World Tour has been rescheduled to 20 March, with the venues remaining at the Mega Star Arena Viva Mall from 7:30PM. 

All tickets purchased through authorised ticketing platforms will be valid for the new concert dates next year. For inquiries on ticket refunds, please contact the respective ticketing platforms by 27 July 2020 or direct your questions to ticketing.sg@imclive-global.com.