Jakarta –
Polda Metro Jaya officially revokes the permission of the music festivalSinging Sway ‘to Istora Senayan, Central Jakarta. The safety and security factors are the reasons behind the license revocation Festival that music.
“Yes, for the safety and mental safety of the public. Because what was on the pitch turned out to be the capacity of the venue, yes, with the number of spectators present in excess”, said the head of public relations. of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E Zulpan at detikcom, Sunday (10/30/2022).
Zulpan explains revocation of music festival licenses’Singing Swaying ‘was executed after considering the Central Jakarta Police Chief’s request. Permits were revoked after an incident in which the public exploded, knocking out a number of people.
“It is the Polda that issued the permit, right? Then with the events of yesterday, yes, since the police chief’s question also asked us, yes, to make a letter of request to the Polda to revoke it”, he said Zulpan.
“So there was a Podla meeting, yes. The regional police decided to revoke the permit for the song and dance concert tonight (Sunday),” he continued.
Additionally, Zulpan said the committee printed more tickets than the existing capacity. Polda Metro evaluates the move as a violation.
“And this is very dangerous. We don’t want to give permission again like tonight, we fear it could cause casualties,” Zulpan said.
Music Festival Event Organizer (EO)Singing Swaying ‘also provided an explanation via an Instagram account. Today’s event is officially canceled.
“It is with a heavy heart to inform that the festival event on the 3rd day of October 30, 2022, which will be held at the Istora Senayan and GBK South Parking, must be canceled for security reasons,” wrote a statement. in the Instagram upload Berdendang Bersyang seen by detikcom.
“We have received this declaration of cancellation directly from the authorities. We appreciate the enthusiasm of friends for the music festival, we also thank the public who attended the 1st and 2nd day. Regarding the information on refunds The ticket mechanism will be announced 4pm WIB today through our social media, “he said.
The organizers apologize widely for this. The organizers promise to evaluate and implement spectator safety procedures.
“We deeply apologize for this incident, in the future we will continue to evaluate and prepare carefully following procedures and prioritizing the safety and protection of the public,” he added.
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