Bruno Major skips Wanderland 2020, postpones Asia tour amid coronavirus outbreak

British singer Bruno Major will no longer be performing in the Wanderland Music and Arts Festival in March due concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Aside from the music festival in the Philippines, Major will be postponing his shows in Asia this month.

"Both I and my team feel that due to escalating health and travel concerns related to the Coronavirus, putting on shows in certain countries at this point would be irresponsible," the singer wrote on Instagram.

 

 

 

 

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???????????? It is with a heavy heart, and after lengthy deliberation that I am regretfully postponing my headline shows in Asia this month. Both I and my team feel that due to escalating health and travel concerns related to the Coronavirus, putting on shows in certain countries at this point would be irresponsible. I will still be performing at Java Jazz Festival, and Dubai Jazz festival. All other shows are in the process of being rescheduled to August ~ new dates will be announced soon! I will unfortunately no longer be performing at Wanderland Festival in The Philippines or VERY Festival in Bangkok. Ticket holders will be emailed new dates from their point of sale, refunds will of course be offered if you cannot make the new date. I am so sorry if you have already booked travel, or time off work. Please know that this is not a decision I have made lightly. ♥? In the two and a half years since I have been touring heavily, I haven’t missed a single show ~ despite losing my voice or being injured or logistical problems. The current situation however is out of my control. I know it sucks but I promise I will make it up to you all in August. In the mean time keep safe and strong. Lots of love, Bruno ???? xx

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Feb 24, 2020 at 3:58am PST

Bruno assured his fans that he did not make the decision lightly. He shared that in the past two and a half years since he's been touring, he hasn't missed a single show even if he lost his voice or got injured.

"The current situation however is out of my control. I know it sucks but I promise I will make it up to you all in August. In the mean time keep safe and strong," he said.

After Major's announcement, Wanderland said on Facebook that they will now be presenting for the very first time iconic homegrown singer Barbie Almalbis.

Before Major, musicians Novo Amour and Sabrina Claudio have also decided to skip this year's Wanderland due to the outbreak and schedule conflicts.

The music festival's current lineup includes Ben&Ben, IV of Spades, Joji, the Paper Kites among others.

Just this month, the Philippines confirmed its second case of COVID-19. —Kaela Malig/MGP, GMA News