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Tan Nai Lun

Tan Nai Lun

Published Fri, May 19, 2023 · 03:00 PM
    • Shares in Unusual have risen steadily since April, with a jump of over 10 per cent in May. The company has cited the overwhelming response for Jacky Cheung’s concerts as a reason for the rise.
    • Shares in Unusual have risen steadily since April, with a jump of over 10 per cent in May. The company has cited the overwhelming response for Jacky Cheung’s concerts as a reason for the rise. PHOTO: UNUSUAL

    CONCERTS have experienced a booming revival in Singapore, with demand surging past pre-pandemic levels since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted for large-scale live events and exhibitions, industry players said.

    K-pop megastars Blackpink last weekend held a two-day sold out concert for some 100,000 fans in Singapore.

    Earlier this month, Cantopop superstar Jacky Cheung also sold out all nine shows of his July concert in Singapore. This will be his first live performance here since the pandemic.

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