What Really Went On Behind The Scenes Of Ke$ha's Banned Concert
The banning of Ke$ha's concert in Malaysia has drawn international media coverage from CNN, TMZ, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone and more.
By Judith Yeoh — 28 Oct 2013, 12:16 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Puspal Decided To Cancel Ke$ha's Concert Because It "Touched On Religious Sensitivities And Malaysian Values."
Meanwhile, Communications and Multimedia Ministry spokesperson declined to comment on the Ke$ha's tweet but said that a Puspal board meeting unanimously decided to cancel the singer’s concert because it “touched on religious sensitivities and Malaysian values”.
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Organiser Livescape Asia Said They Worked With Ke$ha To "Modify The Show To Suit The Malaysian Culture And Sensitivities" But Were Denied "At The 11th Hour"
Promoters Livescape Asia said they tried to comply with Malaysian rules, "including having made adjustments to her song lyrics, wardrobe changes, and a set list that was modified to specifically adhere to the guidelines set forth by the authorities."
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Ke$ha Claimed She Was Threatened With Imprisonment If She Went Ahead With Her Concert
Ke$ha claimed she was threatened with imprisonment if she went ahead with her concert, via Twitter.
Image via imgur.comHead Of PR For Livescape Doesn't "Know Where The Imprisonment (Part) Came From"
According to head of PR for Livescape Jason Kong, Ke$ha did consult the organiser on what would happen if she went ahead with the show, “We advised her against it because the authorities would shut down the show.
thestar.com.my“I don’t know where the imprisonment (part) came from. I don’t think anyone from the Government was in touch with her. I think it was a tweet of frustration (from her),” Kong said.
thestar.com.myA Twitter User Responded To Ke$ha's Tweet And Urged The Artiste To Visit Singapore Instead
Tweets from users in response to Ke$ha's tweet about the cancellation of her concert in Malaysia.
Image via imgur.comMixed Reactions On Facebook From Ticket Holders, Some Blaming Government Officials, Others The Organisers
Livescape Asia Lost Over RM1.1 Million Overnight Because Of Concert Cancellation
"As one of the pioneers of live music entertainment in the country and having produced over 100 shows, Livescape would like to go on record to state that we have always adhered to all guidelines set forth by PUSPAL." - Press Statement By Livescape Asia On The Cancellation Of The Kesha Warrior Tour in Kuala Lumpur.
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Press Statement By Livescape Asia On The Cancellation Of The Kesha Warrior Tour In Kuala Lumpur.
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Livescape Asia, "We've Been Clear That Even If You Have Travelled To KL Specially For The Concert And Have Proof Of (Travel) Ticket, We Will Also Refund That."
Kong said the organiser is currently working on refunds to fans who have purchased tickets, “We have been clear that even if you have travelled to KL specially for the concert and have proof of (travel) ticket, we will also refund that," he said.
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