Apologizing to his fans on Saturday through social media following his abruptly ended concert in Dallas, USA, due to "a discrepancy between the local promoters and the production company", Badshah was performing at the Curtis Culwell Center in association with The Paagal Tour 2024 that aimed at promoting his third studio album, "Ek Tha Raja", in the US and Canada.
Broken-hearted," he said in a statement put up on his Instagram page, and credited his Dallas fans to be worthy of much better treatment. He explained that the show ended earlier than scheduled performance due to organizational issues between the local promoters and the production team.
"Dallas, I'm literally so heartbroken and bummed about what happened today. You guys are incredible and deserve better.
"I was really looking forward to performing in your city but due to a discrepancy between the local promoters and the production company I was forced to cut short the set and stop the show midway," he said.
They really need to be better equipped on a bigger scale, the 38-year-old musician said - this hell of an effort to plan a tour. Respect has to go both ways in the music industry between the fans and teams working behind the scenes.
"This isn't fair to the fans who spend their hard-earned money to purchase that ticket, and it definitely isn't fair to the whole crew who pours their hearts into putting on these tours. We rehearse for weeks, plan for months and travel tirelessly to bring you the best possible experience.
"The music industry is all about respect - respect for the fans as much as it is about respect for the artists and the support crew," he added.
Badshah thus, pointed out the pioneering effort of his management to salvage the situation and ensure a smoother performance, regretted any inconvenience to all the fans and crew de too because of what he termed as inadequate management by the promoters. He promised, in the next instance, to return, this time, with a more fantastic show. He promised his loyal supporters a "bigger, better, and bolder" experience in days to come.
"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience, disappointment and irritation caused due to this sheer lack of management from the promoter’s end. We will make sure things are better managed in future with a more competent promoter team that prioritises a quality experience and understands that music and touring is a serious business.
"I promise to return, and it's going to be bigger, better, and bolder! Thanks for always being there and having my back," he concluded his statement.
The Paagal Tour is the one that has been a helper of Badshah performances in city centers like Washington DC and Houston. He has been indulged in actively introducing his new album among his audience spread all over North America.
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