Post by uptowndragon on Mar 16, 2014 13:00:27 GMT 7
Future Music Festival Asia (Day 3) @ National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur (13/3/14)
RASH DECISION BY AUTHORITIES CONDEMNS FMFA 2014 TO A SAD CONCLUSION
Story & Photos: Dragon
What would have been a fabulous conclusion to the excellently well organised three day Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2014 at Bukit Jalil this evening, turned into unfathomable nightmare for all concerned, after local authorities instructed festival organisers Livescape Asia to cancel the last day of the festival this afternoon, after one patron allegedly died from overdose, the night before. Seen here reading the official statement to the members of the press at the festival venue's media centre, was a dejected and teary eyed Livescape Asia director Iqbal Ameer, who was accompanied by Future Entertainment director Brett Robinson from Australia. The official press statement has already been published on their Facebook page and is re-posted below:
FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ASIA – OFFICIAL STATEMENT – 15 MARCH 2014
This statement is in response to news reported in the media on the 5 alleged deaths associated with FMFA last night. As the health and safety of all festival goers are our primary concern, we have lodged an investigation into the media reports. As at 5.00PM on March 15, we can confirm that one death, and not five, took place on festival grounds on March 14. A police report has been filed and we are working very closely with all relevant authorities in examining and determining the cause of this very unfortunate incident.
FMFA underwent regular meetings with all agencies involved in the festival (including the Royal Malaysia Police, The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, Bukit Jalil National stadium, Millennium Patriot Security, Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA) and our certified on-site medical doctor and paramedics) prior to and during the event.
In the interest of public safety we have heeded the authority’s advice to not proceed with Day-3 of Future Music Festival Asia 2014. This is also to help in the on-going investigation. We appreciate the understanding of all parties and will share updates on this matter as soon as possible.
Details of refunds will be announced within one week. Ticket buyers are urged to logon to www.futuremusicfestival.asia for refund details.
Tags: #fmfa2104 #fmfasia #livescapeasia #iqbalameer #rentaksejuta #futureentertainment #brettrobinson
RASH DECISION BY AUTHORITIES CONDEMNS FMFA 2014 TO A SAD CONCLUSION
Story & Photos: Dragon
What would have been a fabulous conclusion to the excellently well organised three day Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2014 at Bukit Jalil this evening, turned into unfathomable nightmare for all concerned, after local authorities instructed festival organisers Livescape Asia to cancel the last day of the festival this afternoon, after one patron allegedly died from overdose, the night before. Seen here reading the official statement to the members of the press at the festival venue's media centre, was a dejected and teary eyed Livescape Asia director Iqbal Ameer, who was accompanied by Future Entertainment director Brett Robinson from Australia. The official press statement has already been published on their Facebook page and is re-posted below:
FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ASIA – OFFICIAL STATEMENT – 15 MARCH 2014
This statement is in response to news reported in the media on the 5 alleged deaths associated with FMFA last night. As the health and safety of all festival goers are our primary concern, we have lodged an investigation into the media reports. As at 5.00PM on March 15, we can confirm that one death, and not five, took place on festival grounds on March 14. A police report has been filed and we are working very closely with all relevant authorities in examining and determining the cause of this very unfortunate incident.
FMFA underwent regular meetings with all agencies involved in the festival (including the Royal Malaysia Police, The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, Bukit Jalil National stadium, Millennium Patriot Security, Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA) and our certified on-site medical doctor and paramedics) prior to and during the event.
In the interest of public safety we have heeded the authority’s advice to not proceed with Day-3 of Future Music Festival Asia 2014. This is also to help in the on-going investigation. We appreciate the understanding of all parties and will share updates on this matter as soon as possible.
Details of refunds will be announced within one week. Ticket buyers are urged to logon to www.futuremusicfestival.asia for refund details.
Tags: #fmfa2104 #fmfasia #livescapeasia #iqbalameer #rentaksejuta #futureentertainment #brettrobinson