Indie-pop band Cigarettes After Sex cancels show in Bengaluru over ‘tech issues’, fans disappointed

Bengaluru: Fans of the indie-pop band Cigarettes After Sex (CAS) were left disappointed after the band cancelled the show at a prominent mall in the northern part of the city on Tuesday evening. It was a last-minute development. 

The band shared a message on social media platforms, “We’re heartbroken to announce that due to technical difficulties at the venue and beyond our control, we’re unable to perform and unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show in Bengaluru. we’re so incredibly sorry we can’t see you all tonight and truly tried everything we could to make it happen. BookMyShow will reach out to you with information on refunds for the show as well. love you so much...’’

“Unfortunately the local production had technical difficulties they couldn’t fix. We tried everything we could to make the show happen, but the problems are with the local production & beyond our control. we waited months & months to see you and are heartbroken.”  

A senior police officer told DH that the crowd remained calm and caused no disturbances. The crowd was escorted out smoothly after the event was called off.