( ) –– “We’ll get this thorn out no matter what,” Juanes told this Friday, after a free concert he was offering on Wednesday in New York’s Central Park was canceled due to the large crowd of people who attended.
Juanes’ SummerStage concert — a series of free concerts on a stage inside the iconic park — had a capacity of 5,000 people, but according to event organizers, at least another 12,000 crowded outside the gates.
“Given the continued crowding at the doors, and as a precaution, the decision was made to stop the show during the performance of their second song, and fans were asked to leave the venue,” Latin Alternative Music detailed in a statement. Conference and City Parks Foundation SummerStage.
They added that this was the first time in 30 years that a concert had to be canceled for that reason.
“I take this opportunity to thank all the people who were there for having shown that affection,” Juanes told .
“I will return, obviously, with more enthusiasm,” he added.
“To all the fans, I love you so much. Thank you for the love, New York, and see you very soon,” Juanes emphasized, through .
Users of social networks regretted the cancellation and pointed out that the organization for more famous artists should be improved.
“It was to be expected, Juanes is a great rock star in ,” commented one user.
“Next time with pre-registration only,” posted another user.
With information from María Santana.