Taiwan’s Mayday invites fans angered by axed Hong Kong show to free rehearsal

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny MokMarch 11, 2026 at 03:52 PM

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Taiwanese rock band Mayday is offering fans a free rehearsal after cancelling a Hong Kong concert scheduled for March 24th at Kai Tak Sports Park due to unspecified reasons. The cancellation has sparked complaints, with the Consumer Council receiving 111 grievances, mostly from mainland Chinese fans, totaling HK$296,194. These complaints cite a lack of compensation for travel and accommodation expenses, as well as the absence of priority purchase or ticket exchange options for other shows. Hong Kong's customs chief has warned of potential enforcement action if any laws were broken. Mayday's record company, B’in Music, has added an additional performance on March 29th as part of the "Mayday #5525+1 Live Tour" in Hong Kong.

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An additional performance on March 29 would be added as part of the “Mayday #5525+1 Live Tour” in Hong Kong.

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B’in Music announced the show at Kai Tak Sports Park scheduled for March 24 would be cancelled.

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Complaints involved a total of HK$296,194 (US$37,860).

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The Consumer Council received 111 complaints about the cancelled show.

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Mayday invites fans angered by axed Hong Kong show to free rehearsal.

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Kai Tak Sports Park 40% B’in Music 50% Consumer Council 60% mainland China 60% Taiwan 70% Hong Kong ×380% Mayday ×390%

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