The popular boy group MIRROR had a series of accidents in the Red Pavilion concert. The night before (28th) a group of giant screens hung in the air suddenly fell down during the performance, hitting 2 dancers, and the concert was immediately suspended. Mo) is in serious condition. After 2 operations to repair the cervical vertebrae, there is no significant improvement, and he may become paralyzed below the neck. Yang Runxiong, director of the Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said on the radio program this morning (30th) that he went to the scene yesterday (29th) to understand that there were 2 steel cables on the large screen involved in the incident, and one of them was broken and the other was buckled. It is also suspected to have fallen off. The authorities will investigate the cause. Preliminary estimates may involve many aspects, including the use of materials and design. It cannot be ruled out that the screen can be rotated and lifted, and the operation is complicated and accidents are prone to occur.
Yang said that the team led by the Assistant Director of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will conduct an investigation together with experts from the Institution of Engineers, and the results are expected in a few weeks. He also pointed out that there will be other performances in the Red Pavilion in August, and the authorities will discuss with the organizer to adjust the stage arrangement to suit To ensure the safety of performers and audiences, all performances at LCSD venues will be reviewed to check whether mobile devices are involved. If similar devices are involved, a suspension may be requested. He agrees that it is impossible for the entire industry to stop and wait for the report, and believes that relatively static and simple stage performances can continue.
Yang reiterated that if there are problems with the regulatory system, improvements will be made. At present, he believes that requiring the organizers to hire professionals to inspect stage installations and issue certification is a reliable system, emphasizing that no conclusion can be reached until the investigation is completed. He said that he will review every detail one by one to find out the reasons, and different government departments will follow up according to legal requirements. If found to be involved in negligence or omissions, they will definitely be held accountable.
