Posted March 29, 200817 yr Causing a respiratory tract infection which prevented him from singing, Celine Dion was forced to postpone the first three performances in Australia of his show Taking Chances and modify the schedule of eight shows scheduled on the continent. Celine is unable to go on stage. She caught a virus in Asia, during the tour, and the symptoms have surfaced in Australia. In fact, some fifty people from the team Celine have caught this virus seriously, René Angélil understood, on a smaller scale. Maman Dion and Rene-Charles has been spared. "It is better today" "Celine came here (in Sydney) a renowned specialist who has spent her tests," said René Angélil. His lungs are fine. She also saw an ENT, to be sure that his vocal cords are not attacked. Everything is beautiful. "However, she coughs and she received medicine for cough and antibiotics. It is better now and should be able to sing in 48 hours, "he says. Production has rescheduled the eight concerts in Australia. The new timetable has an impact as far as China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where dates are also changed. "We learnt that there were sand storms in Beijing in March and April. The promoter tried to find a room in the interior, that of the Olympic arena basketball, but it has not worked. Just when we learned the news, the doctor came to tell us that this was not a good idea to go sing there on the outside. It was therefore cancelled and will go on next year, "said Angélil. "A lot of pressure ... " Most fans of the singer have learned by radio, TV or coming to the theatre. There was nothing in the newspapers, the events having arrived too quickly. "It looks at the last minute, admits René Angélil, hoping that the artist will be correct. " The closest team René Angélil happening these days of a meeting to another to rearrange everything. "It's a lot of work, admits Angélil, and Céline is aware of that. It's a lot of pressure on his shoulders. " This is the first time Celine gets sick during the tour Taking Chances, which leads on all continents. After China and Kuala Lumpur, the tour will continue in Europe.
March 29, 200817 yr Author At least its not cancelled but I wonder how they will do this.The Tour ends in the US and I doubt it they will go back to Asia for just one concert. We'll have to wait and see I guess.
March 30, 200817 yr Author She migt do something special for them. She would if she could. Am sure of it.
April 3, 200817 yr Author Beijing Show Cancelled Due To Difficulties Securing Venue April 2 , 2008 Contrary to earlier reports, Celine Dion is not cancelling her Beijing concert because of sandstorms. Due to some difficulties in securing the appropriate venue, organizers for Celine's Beijing concert announced that the show originally scheduled to take place on April 13th, has now been cancelled. The original site for the concert was Worker's Stadium, however after further review it was decided that an indoor venue might be more suitable. A few sites were contemplated, however, nothing could be organized on such short notice. With time running out before the event date, a decision was made to re-schedule the show for another time in the future. Ms. Dion, who will still visit Beijing on Saturday April 12th to make an appearance on her friend, Yang Lan's TV show, issued the following statement. "I'm really sorry that things couldn't be worked out for the concert in Beijing. I was really looking forward to it. I'm excited about visiting the city and appearing on Lan's show. At least I will get a chance to visit Beijing and continue to make plans for a future concert". The April 11th Shanghai Stadium concert will be held as scheduled. Patrons holding tickets for the Beijing show may obtain a refund by calling the Emma Ticket National Hotline, 400-707-9999, or by visiting the Emma Ticket office at the North Gate of Workers Stadium. TeamCeline ticket holders will be contacted by email for ticket refund.
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