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Ella Langley Defends Tulsa Concert Cancellation After Security Threat
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In Short: The cancellation of the Tulsa concert was part of Langley's Dandelion Tour.
Country singer Ella Langley defended her decision to cancel her concert at Tulsa's BOK Center on Friday night, citing a serious security threat that raised concerns about the safety of everyone inside the venue. Langley addressed the cancellation during her October 10 concert in Lubbock, Texas, one day after the event was called off.
Langley, known for her hit song 'Choosin' Texas,' said she would have made the decision to cancel '10 billion times over,' emphasizing that performing a concert could never be more important than someone's life. She told her Lubbock audience, 'When it comes to keeping you safe and making sure that this show is a safe place for us to come and enjoy our music, then it will happen. But the second it feels like it will not, I’m not doing it.'
The cancellation came after authorities received a threatening call warning that people at the Tulsa event could be seriously harmed by gunfire and bombs. Langley's team made the decision to cancel the show, despite the disappointment surrounding the canceled event. Langley acknowledged that canceling a concert affects more than just the artist, and she previously apologized to fans who had made arrangements for the show.
Police described the incident as a false bomb threat, while reports indicated investigators were looking into the possibility that it was a swatting attempt. Officers said they found no credible threat and had initially cleared the venue for the concert to proceed. However, Langley's team decided to err on the side of caution, prioritizing the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
Langley's decision to cancel the concert was met with mixed reactions. Some fans expressed disappointment, while others praised her for putting safety first. In a statement on her Instagram page, Langley said, 'The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our absolute priority, and after careful consideration, we have determined that the show cannot proceed.'
The country star's team revealed that they had received a 'serious security threat involving the safety of fans, venue personnel, and the artist.' Langley told her Lubbock audience, 'I was put in charge of a decision for 15,000 people and I decided to make the decision that I could live with the rest of my life.'
The cancellation of the Tulsa concert was part of Langley's Dandelion Tour. The incident highlights the challenges artists face in balancing the excitement of live performances with the need to ensure the safety of their fans and staff. Langley's decision to prioritize safety over the performance underscores the importance of security measures in the entertainment industry.
Langley's team made the decision to cancel the show, and she revisited the difficult decision during her next show in Lubbock, telling fans she would make the same call again if faced with a similar situation. The incident has sparked discussions about the role of security in live events and the responsibilities of artists and promoters in ensuring the safety of their audiences.
Background
Country singer Ella Langley canceled her concert at Tulsa's BOK Center on Friday night due to a reported security threat.
Country singer Ella Langley canceled her concert at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s BOK Center on Friday night (Oct. 9) due to a 'serious security threat,' according to a statement on her Instagram page.
What's confirmed
- Ella Langley is standing by her decision to cancel her Tulsa, Oklahoma, concert at the last minute after a serious security threat raised concerns about the safety of everyone inside… Ella Langley is standing by her decision to cancel her Tulsa, Oklahoma, concert at the last minute after a serious security threat raised concerns about the safety of everyone inside the venue.
- The " Choosin' Texas " singer said she would have made the decision "10 billion times over," emphasizing that performing a concert could never be more important than someone's life.
- The country star addressed the cancellation during her October 10 concert in Lubbock, Texas, one day after she called off her scheduled performance at Tulsa's BOK Center.
- Police have described the incident as a false bomb threat, while reports indicated investigators were looking into the possibility that it was a swatting attempt.
- The cancellation came after authorities received a threatening call warning that people at the Tulsa event could be seriously harmed by gunfire and bombs.
- Langley made it clear that, despite the disappointment surrounding the canceled show, she has no regrets about putting safety ahead of the performance.
- Langley also acknowledged that canceling a concert affects more than just the artist.
- Langley previously apologized to fans who had made those arrangements but said their safety had to come first.
- At the time, the singer explained that the decision came after a "serious security threat" involving the safety of her fans, venue staff and touring team.
- During her next show in Lubbock, Langley revisited the difficult decision and told fans she would make the same call again.
- Officers said they found no credible threat and had initially cleared the venue for the concert to proceed.
- Authorities later said Langley's team made the decision to cancel the show.
What's still developing
- The series of concerts was interrupted by Thursday’s (Sept. 10) cancellation, just hours after it was announced that the singer would return to the Sphere next year.
- A weekend nor'easter bound for New England has prompted the cancellation of the English pop singer's concerts Friday and Saturday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about 22 miles (37 kilometers) southwest of Boston.
- Macklemore, born Benjamin Haggerty, was slated to join the “Perfect” crooner for eight of the 10 remaining US concerts.
- Sheeran’s September 25 and September 26 concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, have officially been scrapped due to severe weather forecasts across New England.