CEBU CITY, Philippines — American pop-rock band LANY was forced to cancel its second Cebu concert just hours before showtime on Thursday, November 12, following the discovery of significant structural safety issues involving the venue’s roof.
In a personal statement shared on social media, frontman Paul Klein explained that he received word of the hazard just as he was leaving his hotel.
“I was in the elevator of my hotel heading down to get in the car and go to the venue to play our show when I received the news about 4-foot steel debris falling from the roof of the venue,” he wrote.
Klein expressed profound disappointment over the abrupt cancellation of the sold-out performance, acknowledging the effort and financial investment made by his supporters.
“I am super upset to not be playing our sold out show tonight and my heart breaks for everyone that took their time and spent their hard-earned money to be with us,” he added.
Despite the setback, Klein emphasized that the priority remained the safety of everyone in attendance.
“I couldn’t live with myself if someone got seriously injured at one of our shows,” Klein stated, before concluding his message with, “Mahal Kita forever.”
Last-Minute Cancellation and Promoters’ Response
The unexpected announcement caught many fans off guard, leaving concertgoers at the venue surprised. While some voiced their disappointment and called for a rescheduling, others chanted the band’s name outside the grounds.
Concert promoter Live Nation Philippines issued a separate statement confirming that the decision came after inspections following the band’s soundcheck revealed “significant safety issues regarding the roofing of the venue.”
The organization apologized for the short notice and assured ticket holders that refunds would be processed through the official ticketing portal.
Following the incident, the Cebu City government deployed personnel from the Office of the Building Official to inspect the property. As of press time, no replacement date has been announced for the canceled performance.
The band had previously wrapped up a successful first night in Cebu on November 6 at the same venue, following a series of major performances at the Philippine Arena.