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Connor Mycroft

Veteran rocker Rod Stewart has cancelled his Hong Kong show, along with a string of others on the Asia leg of his world tour, another blow to the city as it looks to regain its lustre as a magnet for major entertainment events.
The 79-year-old British star, known for hits such as “Maggie May” and “Sailing”, had been scheduled to perform at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 11 as part of his “Live in Concert, One Last Time” world tour.
Concert promoter Live Nation’s website on Thursday showed that dates in Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines had also been cancelled.
Tickets are still available for performances in Singapore and Tokyo.

The website for the tour gave no reason for the cancellation, or say whether the performance would be rescheduled.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce that Rod Stewart “Live in Concert, One Last Time” in Hong Kong … has been cancelled,” the Live Nation notice said.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.”
The notice said customers who had bought tickets through sales platform HK Ticketing could apply for a refund.
Ticket prices ranged from HK$899 (US$115) to HK$2,299.
Hong Kong leader John Lee says big effort needed to draw star performers to city
The Post has contacted Live Nation for comment.
The cancellation marks the latest in a string of international music acts that have bypassed the city.
The decision by American pop superstar Taylor Swift and British rockers Coldplay not to include Hong Kong on the Asia segments of their tours caused shock among their fans.
But other international acts are still slated to perform in the city this year.
American pop-rock act OneRepublic will perform at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Arena later this month.
Hong Kong to attract more top acts such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé: tourism chief
British veteran superstar Tom Jones, 83, is scheduled to perform at AsiaWorld-Expo in March.
April will see Dutch DJ Martin Garrix headline electronic music festival Creamfields Hong Kong 2024 on the Central Harbourfront.
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has promised to try to bring entertainment superstars such as singer Swift to the city to perform.
But he emphasised government success in attracting big names would depend on a combination of the right “time, place and people”.
Lee added the Tourism Board might be in a better position to offer one-stop shop support to concert organisers to streamline the process and make the city more attractive to promoters.


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Rod Stewart’s last concert tour to skip Hong Kong in fresh hit to city’s bid to regain top tier status for big events

Rod Stewart, seen performing in Hong Kong in 2009, has axed the city from the Asia leg of his farewell world tour. Photo: Sony Music

British rock star Rod Stewart performing at the Hong Kong Football Club Stadium in 1981.  Photo: Sam Chan

Hong Kong leader John Lee says concerted effort needed to woo top stars such as Taylor Swift and bring them to city for shows

Hong Kong leader John Lee says concerted effort is needed to bring superstars such as Taylor Swift to the city for performances. Photo: Associated Press

Chief Executive John Lee fields questions from lawmakers on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Why is Hong Kong missing out on Taylor Swift, Coldplay and other stars? Industry blames lack of large venues, slow reopening

Taylor Swift’s decision to stop at only two Asian countries has left fans disappointed across the continent, including in Hong Kong. Photo: TNS

British band Coldplay will perform in multiple places across the region, but not Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE

Kai Tak Sports Park is expected to be completed this year or next, boasting a capacity of 50,000 people. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom must be booked a year in advance, making it more practical for local acts than international ones. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

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79-year-old rocker also removes gigs in Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines from Asia leg of concert schedule
But another UK veteran performer, Tom Jones, 83, will appear at the city’s AsiaWorld-Arena in March


79-year-old rocker Rod Stewart removes Hong Kong, as well as Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, from Asia leg of concert schedule.


Rod Stewart’s last concert tour to skip Hong Kong in fresh hit to city’s bid to regain top tier status for big events

79-year-old rocker also removes gigs in Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines from Asia leg of concert schedule But another UK veteran performer, Tom Jones, 83, will appear at the city’s AsiaWorld-Arena in March

79-year-old rocker also removes gigs in Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines from Asia leg of concert schedule

But another UK veteran performer, Tom Jones, 83, will appear at the city’s AsiaWorld-Arena in March