Kemal Palevi's Testimony Watching BMTH Live: Many People Fainted and Couldn't Breathe

Kapanlagi.com - For metalheads, Bring Me The Horizon's visit to Indonesia (Jakarta) is a very special gift. As is known, this British band last performed in Indonesia about 12 years ago. That was in Bali.

One of BMTH's biggest fans is Ahmad Kemal Palevi. This comedian, YouTuber, and rapper came directly to the day 1 concert held on Friday (10/11) at Beach City International Stadium Ancol, Jakarta, last night.

As known, the day 1 concert of BMTH in Jakarta ended poorly. Oli Sykes and his band suddenly stopped their performance in the middle of the set. The audience went wild, and many even climbed onto the stage to express their disappointment.

Throughout this morning, the name BMTH has become a trending topic on various social media platforms. Many narratives have emerged from netizens. The same goes for Kemal, who shared his testimony from the venue.

1. Many Fainted

Kemal Palevi's testimony at the BMTH concert location (Photo Credit: X/kemalpalevi)

The BMTH concert was held indoors at Beach City International Stadium Ancol, Jakarta. Kemal then described how hot it was inside the room. He even witnessed several audience members fainting.

"I've never been to a concert, in the middle I had to take a break. It was so hot. Many people even fainted. And because the audience was so crowded, the medics couldn't get in," wrote Kemal through the X platform.

2. Second Floor Feels Like It's About to Collapse

BMTH is known to have a very fanatical metalhead fanbase. It's no wonder that in every song they performed, the audience didn't stop singing, jumping, and even moshing. According to Kemal, the safety of the upper floor seats where he was located was shaking as if it was about to collapse.

"Then suddenly BMTH stopped in the middle of the show, because of security reasons. The venue was really shaking badly. Especially during the songs Can You Feel My Heart and Shadow Moses. The FOH was shaking so badly, it was really scary. And we were all on the second floor. It was really unsafe. So I understand why this show had to stop. I couldn't breathe at all. Hopefully, there will be good news about this incident," continued Kemal.

3. News about Birds Obtained by Kemal Palevi from FOH

Kemal Palevi's testimony at the BMTH concert location (Photo Credit: X/kemalpalevi)

Amidst the anger of the audience blaming the promoter, Kemal himself tries to remain neutral. Because he himself does not know what actually happened as there is no official clarification from the party concerned.

"Regarding the issue of bringing BMTH's song Parasite Eve and then the sequencer dies, I heard news from FOH, it was intentionally turned off because the venue situation was not conducive. That's why after DiE4u break and sharing water. And the audience didn't get angry at all, because they really needed oxygen," Kemal wrote in another tweet.

"I also think, for the EO that has organized Hammersonic many times, it seems that the technical issue regarding sound has been well taken care of. Moreover, they said that the equipment has been tested several times since H-7. Bang Oli must have been frustrated, suddenly the sequencer dies, the venue has become unconducive, very hot, the stage is very high and shaking, afraid it will collapse. So they pulled out. I don't know the exact reason yet, because there is no valid information. Just wait for the clarification, Wallahua'lam," Kemal concluded.

4. Statement from Ravel Entertainment

Statement from Ravel Entertainment (Photo Credit: instagram.com/ravelentertainment)

Ravel Entertainment itself has already written an official statement through its official Instagram account regarding this incident. In essence, they promise to take responsibility because BMTH couldn't finish their setlist that night.

"Ravel Entertainment will take responsibility for the main performer's setlist shortage on the first day of the show. Further information will be announced soon. We thank you for your support and attention," wrote the Ravel Entertainment account.

What form will their responsibility take? Until now, there has been no further clarification. Meanwhile, Bring Me The Horizon has also not been seen giving any statement regarding the reason they stopped performing in the middle of the set.

(kpl/gtr)