Shakira’s India concert postponed: Decision due to Iran-Israel tension; Tickets worth up to ₹32 thousand were sold, now you will get refund

Global pop star Shakira’s ‘Feeding India Concert’ to be held in April has been postponed for the time being. Organizers have given this information on social media. He said that this decision has been taken in view of the increasing tension in the Middle East and the situation of Iran-Israel war. New dates for the concert have not been announced yet. Shakira was scheduled to perform in Mumbai on 10-11 April and in Delhi on 15 April. Earlier, American rapper Kanye West’s concert in India was also postponed by two months. The decision was taken due to security reasons. Concert organizer ‘District’ has shared a long post on Instagram. It reads, “Due to the current geopolitical situation and regional tensions, Shakira’s concert is being postponed until further notice. For us, the safety of fans, artists and the production team is paramount.” Organizers said that they are working on new dates with Shakira’s team and information will be given as soon as something is finalized. The ticket price was up to Rs 32 thousand. There was a huge craze among the fans for this concert of Shakira, because she was coming to India for the first time since 2007. Its tickets were sold very expensive. The most expensive ‘HSBC Starstruck Lounge Pass’ in Mumbai was priced at Rs 32,000. This included a ticket of Rs 28,500 plus GST and booking fees. At the same time, the platinum lounge ticket was priced at Rs 24,500 and the VIP section ticket was priced at Rs 14,500. Even in Delhi, the price of Starstruck Lounge was kept at around Rs 30,500. The entire money will be refunded. Those who had booked tickets, the organizers have assured them of a refund. It was told by the district that whoever had purchased the tickets will get the full money back. This refund will be credited in the same ‘original payment mode’. The organizers have also released an official email ID for any questions or problems. Impact of the Middle East Crisis The ongoing war situation between Iran and Israel in the Middle East has affected international travel and logistics. Many airlines have changed their routes and concerns have increased regarding the safety of foreign artists. The concerts are being postponed following the advice of security agencies.



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