ONE OK ROCK Concerts in Hong Kong Cancelled Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK has had two concerts in Hong Kong cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances,' following a trend of Japanese artists' events being axed across China amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions.

9 Apr, 08:00 — 9 Apr, 09:01

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The cancellation of ONE OK ROCK's Hong Kong concerts, attributed to "unforeseen circumstances," occurs amidst a backdrop of other Japanese artists facing concert cancellations in mainland China. This pattern suggests potential diplomatic tensions between Japan and China may be impacting cultural exchanges and performances in the region.

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SCMPMostly Factual2d ago

Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May, no specific reason given

Japanese rock band One OK Rock has abruptly cancelled the Hong Kong leg of its Asian tour in early May due to “unforeseen circumstances”, leaving local fans disappointed. The announcement on Thursday followed a similar move in early March, when the band cancelled its May 9 concert in Shanghai. Led by frontman Taka, the band, which has 3 million Instagram followers, was originally slated to perform at the Central Harbourfront Event Space on May 2 and 3 as part of its “Detox” Asia Tour 2026. “T...

By Oscar Liu

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual2d ago

ONE OK ROCK’s Hong Kong gigs axed, after a string of Japanese artists see Chinese concerts cancelled

Two concerts by Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK have been cancelled in Hong Kong due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The cancellation comes as Japanese artists find their events axed across China amid diplomatic tensions, yet coincides with the local government’s push to sell Hong Kong as an events capital. According to a post on the […]

By Tom Grundy

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First report: hk-free-press · 9 Apr, 08:00|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h

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ONE OK ROCK’s Hong Kong gigs axed, after a string of Japanese artists see Chinese concerts cancelled

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Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May, no specific reason given

ONE OK ROCK’s Hong Kong gigs axed, after a string of Japanese artists see Chinese concerts cancelled

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ONE OK ROCK’s Hong Kong gigs axed, after a string of Japanese artists see Chinese concerts cancelled

Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May, no specific reason given

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