NEWS REPORT
Channel 8
August 8 | Manila, Philippines
 

[ Establishing shot of Baywalk Concert Grounds, as very hard wind and rain threaten to topple over some scaffolding bearing EG Project’s concert streamers ]

CAPTION: South Korean pop-rock band East Genesis Project’s Leap of Faith concerts cancelled due to typhoon

ELISE BONIFACIO: As the hard wind and rain from Typhoon Choleng continue to batter Metro Manila, Jump Productions, organizer and promoter of East Genesis Project’s Leap of Faith concerts, has announced that they are cancelling the shows for the safety of the band and its fans.

[ Video clip of Regina Jardeleza, PR head of Jump Productions ]

CAPTION: Regina Jardeleza, PR Head, Jump Productions

REGINA JARDELEZA: It’s been under discussion since yesterday, and since the weather really isn’t getting any better, we, together with Amethyst Entertainment, have decided to cancel the shows for now. It’s regrettable, yes, but we would rather cancel it now than have unfortunate incidents during the show. Since there is no new schedule for the concert yet, we will be refunding show tickets starting next week.

[ Video clip of Gabriel Park, PR manager of Amethyst Entertainment ]

CAPTION: Gabriel Park, PR Manager, Amethyst Entertainment

GABRIEL PARK: EG Project expresses their gratitude to the Philippine fans who have shown their support and warmth during this time. Unfortunately, the band will not be able to perform at the Baywalk Concert Grounds today and tomorrow as promised. Please be assured, however, that the band will be back for another concert, hopefully very soon!

[ Video footage of Elise Bonifacio in front of the concert grounds with EG Project fans gathered behind her, wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas. ]

ELISE BONIFACIO: These EG Project fans behind me have been waiting here since this morning, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols. Sadly, they’ll be going home without the concert experience they’ve been looking forward to for months.

Elise Bonifacio, Channel 8 News.