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Four top SA celebrities lose out on overseas gigs due to coronavirus

The bank balance of these local celebs has taken a serious beating as the world attempts to contain the infectious coronavirus.

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DJ Black Coffee just met a super fan. Image: Twitter/Black Coffee

As air travel restrictions are enforced in countries severely affected by COVID-19, the local entertainment industry has taken a knock as overseas gigs have been cancelled.

Electronic band Goodluck Live, DJs Prince Kaybee, Black Coffee and veteran broadcaster and author Redi Tlhabi have all had to contend with events they were booked at being revoked. On Twitter, Tlhabi who has a thriving career as an MC and guest speaker revealed that six of her appointments which were all US-based had been cancelled.

“My bank balance is suddenly empty. Had 6 US events between March and May, all cancelled. I’m glad. Broke but healthy. On a serious and broader note, recession, global markets plus Coronaviruses, makes for a gloomy time. Tough times.”

Coronavirus postpones Black Coffee’s Coachella dream

DJ Black Coffee was scheduled to perform for the first time at Coachella but has had his booking moved to October 9 to 11 and October 16 to 18 as the US bans travel from the European Union, China and several other countries. The festival usually draws crowds numbering in the thousands over two weekends as musicians, bands, singers and dancers entertain.

Cape Town band Goodluck Live is reeling after six of their gigs were cancelled. The electronic outfit were booked at SXSW festival, Ultra Miami and Tomorrowland Winter. They were also set to perform at two events in Vietnam and one in the country.

Vocalist Juliet Harding took to Instagram to call on fans to stream their music so that they could attempt to recoup the loss in income.

“I imagine the organizers are concerned about people not wanting to be in a public social space with others and to a certain extent I understand, however I also think that it’s SO important for the media to not inflate this disease to be more than it is.

“As musicians rely on live gigs and festivals as our main source of income and the way things are going looks extremely worrying for what our future could be like, and we are just one of the many many industries that will be affected,” she wrote.

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Again, I'm taking a bit of a risk here as this is a sensitive subject but I really have to speak my mind. Like most people I have been following the news over the last few days and have also been watching the global fear spreading around the Coronavirus. It wasn't until till this morning that I realised what it truly meant for me as a musician… I just found out that SXSW festival, Ultra Miami and Tomorrowland Winter have all been cancelled and they are talking about canceling Coachella. My band has also had 3 gigs cancelled (2 in Vietnam and 1 in South Africa) due to COVID-19. I imagine the organizers are concerned about people not wanting to be in a public social spaces with others and to a certain extent I understand, however I also think that it's SO important for the media to not inflate this disease to be more than it is. To present the facts around how life threatening the virus ACTUALLY is, especially to those under the age of 50. It's around 0.3%, which is in fact far less than the regular flu. I am not trying to disrespect those who have sadly succumbed to this virus in any way but it is also important not to hype this into a place of extreme fear and panic. As musicians rely on live gigs and festivals as our main source of income and the way things are going looks extremely worrying for what our future could be like, and we are just one of the many many industries that will be affected. Imagine… If no one will gather publicly anymore to celebrate fun and freedom, what hope do entertainers actually have? So all I'm asking is that before you cancel your flights, or sell your festival tickets just make sure you understand what the risks actually are… Maybe weigh that up and if you are still terrified and wanting to stay home. Please stream the crap out of our music! Big hugs ❤️ . . . #coronavirus #covid19 #dontpanic #coachella #sxsw #tomorrowland #tomorrowlandwinter #thoughts #music @coachella

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House music DJ and producer, Prince Kaybee has cancelled a show in Turkey. He was booked to perform this week. The DJ has been taking precautions by wearing a mask as he travels around the country for his bookings.

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See you guys soon #Turkey

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