Singer Hamasaki Ayumi announced on May 19th that she will be canceling her “ayumi hamasaki TROUBLE TOUR 2020” which includes all 36 performances.
Hamasaki and many other music artists/bands have had to cancel their tour and live performances due to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
To all of you who are looking forward to the TROUBLE TOUR, this time, we will discuss with all the concerned parties considering the safety of all the performers on the stage, all tour staff, and everyone who was planning on attending.
As a result of postponements, it was decided that it would be difficult to take complete infection prevention measures at this moment, and while the tour would be starting in the next two days in Saitama, I decided to cancel all the remaining 36 performances.
We are really sorry for the inconvenience caused to everyone who has been waiting. We sincerely apologize. It was a self-restraint request that started at the beginning of the emergency declaration and after a long and difficult preparation period, it was a difficult situation for members, all staff and everyone.
Even though it is a difficult day, I can only ask you to please wait. In addition, the feeling that I have to make a report like this, my heart really hurts.
Actually, we planned to hold an arena tour after the TROUBLE TOUR of 38 performances. Although it may change little by little from the usual, we never gave up due to the power of entertainment and believe that holding an arena tour exists as a dream full of positive energy for all of us. Will continue to plan on the live stage, so we’ll be sure to see you again! !