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2023 is the year of concerts. With relaxed COVID-19 travel restrictions, well-known singers and bands are once again performing across different countries.
Unfortunately, for Malaysia, it seems like 2023 isn’t just a year of concerts.
It’s may be a year of cancelled concerts as well.
Lauv Suddenly Cancels Sold-Out Concerts in Malaysia, Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances”
Lauv is a beloved American singer-songwriter who earlier announced his “The Between Albums Tour” in Asia.
Stops include Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea and more.
He was originally supposed to perform for one day at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on 7 Sep 2023 but added one more day due to overwhelming demand.
Tickets to his performances for both days were sold out.
The sold out concerts, however, were later cancelled.
This was reflected on the Live Nation Malaysia’s website
And emails sent to ticket holders.
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#LAUVinKL officially canceled. Refund will be made only after I receive refund from GoLive. pic.twitter.com/lK6hIa3tQm
— jaja ???? | ???? (@_ZH4NGH40) July 30, 2023
According to the email, the reason for the cancellation was “unforeseen circumstances”.
Full refunds will be made to ticket holders automatically, excluding ticket fee and booking charges.
Announcement from GoLive
Will notify those affected once I receive the refunds. Your patience is greatly appreciated ???????? #LAUVinKL pic.twitter.com/Q853dv7F5H
— Think Tixs, Think Thicc ???? (@thiccshopMY) July 30, 2023
Speculations About “Unforeseen Circumstances”
Fans were, of course, unhappy, and some asked the parties involved for a proper explanation
Announcement from GoLive
Will notify those affected once I receive the refunds. Your patience is greatly appreciated ???????? #LAUVinKL pic.twitter.com/Q853dv7F5H
— Think Tixs, Think Thicc ???? (@thiccshopMY) July 30, 2023
Anyone cares to give a proper explanation or no on why the sudden cancellation cause what the fuck is this ???????????? IVE BEEN ANTICIPATING FOR SO MANY MONTHS AND I GET THIS?! THE FANS DONT DESERVE THIS ???????? and my seat….. I HAVE THE BEST SEAT wtf….. #LauvInKL
— wy⁷ (@jjhsrm) July 30, 2023
While not much is known about the reason behind the sudden cancellation, fans alluded it to Lauv’s recent confession to being bisexual.
@lauvsongsDoes it have to be that big of a deal? i havent done much aside from kiss so tbh don’t wannna jump the gun but tbh i feel things and i dont wanna pretend i dont. ????♬ original sound – Lauv
A female fan was happy to see Lauv come out of the closet but was worried if it’ll affect his upcoming performance in Malaysia.
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The video I saw few days ago, I was happy for him coming out but at the same time I hv a thought that I scare my country will see the vid and cancel him..
and here we go.. got cancelled ????#LAUVinKL pic.twitter.com/U9MlkYc7uo— Zoe ???????? (@SolarMaxx9) July 30, 2023
1975 Matty Healy Controversy
Another Twitter user speculated that this could be linked to the 1975 controversial performance at the Malaysia Good Vibes festival.
So, LAUV opened up about him being bisexual pretty recently and now his sold-out shows in Malaysia got cancelled instead…
Yep, fuck Matty Healy for creating a new stigma towards international acts who are ACTUALLY a part of LGBT group. #LAUVInKL
— Zara Kayangan⁷ ???? (@ZaraKayangan_) July 30, 2023
The band’s frontman, Matty Healy, gave a speech criticising the Malaysian government for its anti-LGBT laws.
He said that he could not understand the Malaysian authorities’ rationale behind “inviting The 1975 to a country and telling [them] who [they] can have sex with”.
Healy even goes to the extent of calling the Malaysian government “retards”.
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After he finished his speech, he kissed Ross MacDonald, the band’s male bassist.
The band was later banned from Malaysia and the entire festival was shut down by the Malaysian authorities.
Nonetheless, Healy Matty was unapologetic for his behaviour.
To understand the entire saga, you can watch the full video below:
