‘Safety the top priority’ at Hong Kong boy band Mirror’s first concert series since 2022 accident which left dancers injured
- With 16 sold-out performances from Monday, concert organisers aim to ensure safety of performers, audience
- Engineers to inspect stage, installations and venue, with tighter checks on all documents submitted
The organisers of Hong Kong boy band Mirror’s series of sold-out concerts starting on Monday say they have engaged independent engineering consultants and made safety their top priority.
MakerVille, the band’s management company, told the Post it had done everything possible to avoid a repeat of what happened at the group’s concert in July 2022, when a giant LED screen fell and hit two dancers, injuring one critically.
“The company has engaged reputable companies, contractors and producers with vast experience and a high standard of qualifications to take part in the production,” its spokeswoman said.
It brought in independent engineering consultants and worked closely with contractors to ensure that all work met industrial safety requirements and government regulations.
Venue provider Asia-World Expo said the organisers had to submit documents with details on the stage design, set-up and use of mechanical devices to authorities such as the departments for buildings, food and environmental hygiene and electrical and mechanical services.
A venue spokeswoman said thorough checks would be carried out, including a review of all necessary documents and licences, and an engineer would inspect all mechanical equipment and installations on stage before the concert series began.
The popular 12-member boy band kicks off its comeback concert series with 16 sold-out performances from January 15 to February 3 at the Asia-World Expo, which is managed by the Airport Authority.