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Sunday August 17, 2008

Avril concert definitely on, say organisers

By JO TEH


PETALING JAYA: Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne's show is definitely on.

Despite protests and an attempt to call for the singer to be banned from performing in Malaysia by PAS Youth earlier this month, organiser Galaxy Group said yesterday the show would go on.

Avril: Coming for ‘The Best Damn Tour — Live In Malaysia’

“Everything is moving very positively. We have spoken to the authorities involved and things look good,” a spokesman for the organiser told The Star.

He said the concert here would meet local rules and regulations.

“We've organised the show according to the rules. There is nothing wrong. We've received positive and assuring feedback from the authorities,” he said.

Earlier, the Federal Territory PAS Youth chief Kamaruzaman Mohamed had called for Avril’s concert to be banned on grounds that “rock and punk are not suitable for the young generation, especially so during the Merdeka month.”

The wing came under fire after it attempted to call for the ban which many sectors called ridiculous and narrow-minded.

Some of those who lashed out at PAS Youth included activist groups, local veteran artistes, Commercial Radio Malaysia (an association of local radio stations), Recording Industry Association of Malaysia, Malaysian Artistes Association and Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin.

“Avril Lavigne The Best Damn Tour - Live In Malaysia” will be held on Aug 29 at Stadium Merdeka at 8pm. For details, contact 03-7711 5000.

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