Ghost Offer Lengthy Explanation For Another Show Cancelation on Tour With Amon Amarth
Ghost Offer Lengthy Explanation For Another Show Cancelation on ... Loudwire
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Ghost Forced to Cancel South Carolina Show Due to Inclement Weather
After canceling two shows in Florida in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, Ghost were forced to cancel their Aug. 29 stop in South Carolina at the last minute, also due to inclement weather which damaged quite a lot of equipment.
With performances in the Florida cities of Jacksonville and Tampa off the books, Ghost headed to their next stop at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, South Carolina, where they battled weather conditions and a venue roof which was not large enough to cover the stage and equipment, unlike many other venues.
Apologies to Fans in South Carolina
In a lengthy statement, Ghost apologized to their fans in South Carolina, who were able to see an abbreviated three-song Amon Amarth set before heavy rains flooded the stage and made it impossible for the rest of the show to continue. Those in attendance endured gaps in communication and Ghost say they were entangled in “legalese” while working with the venue to get the word out.
Earlier that day, Ghost expressed concern about the incoming weather forecast “as the stage has a very small roof and nothing covering the sides.” However, after being “assured” that the weather wouldn’t be an issue, “so we pressed ahead with all the show setup/preparations.”
“Unlike CCNB, most outdoor concert venues have a large roof over the stage to safeguard all the sound and lighting equipment from inclement weather, as well as a roof over the audience to protect our fans. Yesterday we were all subject to no cover and the bad weather,” the statement continues.
During load-in, rain came in, which resulted in malfunctioning equipment. Despite this, Ghost’s capable crew worked with haste to repair the damage and get everything show-ready again.
Once the heavy rain rolled in during Amon Amarth’s set and rendered “key components” of Ghost’s production inoperable, a decision was made to cancel the remainder of the show.
“We insisted the venue/promoter explain IMMEDIATELY to all our fans that were patiently waiting to be let back into the venue but we were met with legalese,” the statement claims, noting that “it would take 2-3 days at a minimum for us to replace the electronic equipment to perform any show.”
Ghost lamented the fact that they would not be able to perform in Simpsonville today (Aug. 31) as a makeup date for what happened on Aug. 29.
Fan Perspective
A WYFF News 4 report out of Greenville, South Carolina captured the fan perspective of how the night unfolded, underscoring confusion as to whether or not Ghost were going to be able to perform that night.
At around 8PM, fans were informed the show had been canceled, and 45 minutes later a post on social media appeared, indicating that the night was “on hold” and would “likely open back up.” At 9:45PM, setup was reinitiated and it was another two hours before fans received official word that the concert was indeed canceled.
Next Tour Stop
The next tour stop is Sept. 2 in Texas, so hopefully Ghost’s equipment will be fully operational and the tour can continue through its Sept. 12 conclusion in Los Angeles. See the remaining dates here.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries | Inclement weather damaging equipment, heavy rains flooding the stage |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
The issues highlighted in the article are related to the challenges faced by Ghost during their concert in South Carolina. The inadequate venue infrastructure, including a small roof that couldn’t cover the stage and equipment, resulted in equipment damage and the cancellation of the show. This relates to SDG 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities that are resilient to disasters and provide adequate infrastructure.
SDG 13: Climate Action
The article mentions inclement weather conditions, such as heavy rains, which caused damage to Ghost’s equipment and forced the cancellation of their concert. This highlights the need for climate action to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters, as stated in SDG 13.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations.
The article does not provide specific information or data related to deaths, people affected, or economic losses caused by the disaster. However, the issues faced by Ghost during the concert highlight the importance of having adequate infrastructure and preparedness measures in place to minimize the impact of disasters on people and economic activities.
Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
The article mentions that Ghost’s concert was affected by inclement weather conditions, including heavy rains. This highlights the need to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters, as stated in Target 13.1.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
For SDG 11, there are no specific indicators mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards Target 11.5.
For SDG 13, the article mentions inclement weather damaging equipment and heavy rains flooding the stage. These can be considered as indicators of climate-related hazards that need to be addressed to achieve Target 13.1.
Overall, the article does not provide detailed information or data related to specific indicators for measuring progress towards the identified targets.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries | Inclement weather damaging equipment, heavy rains flooding the stage |
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Source: loudwire.com
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