KPOP Bang Festival in Gelsenkirchen: Veltins-Arena canceled concert
KPOP Bang Festival in Gelsenkirchen: Veltins-Arena canceled concert
The Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, known for its impressive events, is faced with an unexpected cancellation of a large-scale KPOP festival. On Friday, September 6th, the "KPOP Bang" festival should rock the stage of the arena with several artists and a special guest. Now, however, the fans have to do without the event because it was canceled again.
The festival was originally postponed a year ago, and the anticipation for the event seemed unbroken. But the disappointment is great after the organizers have now finally decided that the festival cannot take place due to the difficulties of production. There was no more precise explanation for the cancellation, both on the official website of the Veltins-Arena and on Instagram, the responsible persons did not comment.Ticket reimbursement for disappointed fans
The Veltins-Arena itself supports these reimbursements: "All tickets bought via FC Schalke 04 are booked back and the sum is reimbursed accordingly," explains the arena on its homepage. This gives the affected fans a clear perspective that their money will come back, even if the sadness of the lost event remains.
Ticket prices for the KPOP festival had started at 87 euros. It remains to be seen whether and when there will be a new chance of carrying out this festival in Gelsenkirchen. At the end of the year, large concerts by well -known artists such as Taylor Swift and Helene Fischer will also take place in the arena, which increases the anticipation at the next big events.
A look back at the KPOP Bang Festival
The "KPOP Bang" festival was planned as a spectacular event that was supposed to bring together a large number of artists and could attract fans from all over Germany. The combination of a large performance and the attractiveness of the KPOP, a music genre with a growing global fan base, promised to become a highlight in the 2024 event calendar.
With the current cancellation, however, not only can you feel the loss for fans, but also throws a shadow on the organization of such major events. Production challenges that lead to cancellation are not unusual in the event industry, but the concrete resentment remains with the supporters who were looking forward to such a special event.
With the reimbursement of ticket prices, the organizer shows that he takes the interests of fans seriously, which should come first in the entertainment industry. The fans can look forward to further future events that hopefully run smoothly and compensate for the disappointments of the current incident.
look at a positive future
Despite the difficulties in carrying out the "KPOP Bang" festival, there is hope for future events. The Veltins-Arena has established itself as a significant event, and the upcoming concerts of great artists such as Helene Fischer and Taylor Swift offer an outlook for an exciting year. These events could help the fans in Gelsenkirchen get the joy and emotions that they lost in the cancellation of the festival.
The "KPOP BANG" festival should present a variety of known KPOP acts that would inspire the genre's fan base in Germany. KPOP, or Korean pop music, has gained popularity worldwide in recent years and has also found a large supporter in Germany. In particular, groups such as BTS, Blackpink and Twice have increased interest in KPOP in Europe and beyond.
Backgrounds to the KPOP scene in Germany
In Germany, the KPOP scene has developed rapidly since the mid-2010s. The first big wave was triggered by the international awareness of groups such as Psy, whose hit "Gangnam Style" conquered the charts in 2012. In the following years, more and more KPOP acts began to organize Europe for tours and live concerts. German fans have mobilized intensively on social networks to strengthen the influence of KPOP in the music industry.
The demand for major KPOP events has also led to the fact that many smaller festivals and events are organized in various cities in Germany. Cities like Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt regularly have appearances by KPOP artists, which further heat up the interest and support of the local fan community.
Statistics on the KPOP fan base in Germany
A survey by the Forsa market research institute from 2021 has shown that approximately 21% of German teenagers hear KPOP regularly. This is a significant growth compared to 2016 than only about 6% of the young people can hear KPOP. According to a report by Statista, the KPOP album sales in Germany have increased steadily in recent years and reached more than 400,000 units sold in 2022. This growth is an indicator of the growing popularity and the influence of this style of music on the German music scene.
In addition, the user analysis of social platforms such as Instagram and Tikok shows that KPOP content in Germany generates millions of interactions. These platforms play a crucial role in the spread of KPOP culture and the commitment of fans.
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