Ariana Grande’s upcoming Hong Kong concert – unprecedented security measures to be in place
Following Manchester terrorist attack, concert organisers ban backpacks, bags, purses, bottles, cans, cameras, video and audio recording devices, selfie sticks and long umbrellas. Metal detectors will also be in place
The security measures, announced today by concert promoter Live Nation, state concert goers cannot bring backpacks, bags or purses of any size, bottles or cans, cameras, video or audio recording devices, or selfie sticks or long umbrellas into the venue.
The organiser also warned ticket holders that “all audiences will be searched and required to go through metal detectors before entering the hall” at AsiaWorld-Expo on September 21.
The security measures are unprecedented in Hong Kong’s live music industry. A spokeswoman for Live Nation said Grande’s touring team had issued the security directives to organisers of all concerts on the pop star’s ongoing Asia/Australia tour.
In response to the attack, Grande organised the One Love Manchester benefit concert in the northern city on June 4. The concert was held under tight security, with hundreds of police and a significant number of armed officers.
