Cancelled: CDL 2020-2021 A ~MUSIC for LIFE~

[koumori]

I hope Ayu, her family, and all of her staff are safe and recover fully. This was the right decision given the circumstances.

[Katsuyuki012]

I hope she and her team don't even have to recover to begin with but if any of them have it, then I truly wish for them all to return to full health (and also that they have light process).

[pedronekoi]

Oh nooo! That's so terrifying. I, myself, have been in contact with someone that had the virus and didn't knew and waiting for the result of my test was pure torture. Hope she and all the staff will be safe and covid-free!

[RealLight]

Originally Posted by kotora

She can sing on Zoom meeting and broadcast by herself.

I think getting some rest would be better. Even if she is not infected, let's just be careful rn.

That's really unfortunate, I was counting the days for the show but everybody's health now is more important and I hope everything turns out fine.

[Katsuyuki012]

^Agreed. Plus, I don't think it would be a proper 'replacement' to begin with.

[kaled kalil]

Hope everyone involved in this is well or recovering, it's sad that the concert had to be cancelled even as a digital event.

It would be nice if avex could stream, or even just the fans could "get together" to watch, her CDL 2000-2001, in celebrations of (almost) 20 years of her CDLs.

[Aderianu]

I believe ayu was really careful. Hope she didn't catch virus and will not bring it home to small child and kinda old mother. She should be around 60 now?

[Katsuyuki012]

Yes, Mariko should be in her early 60s. I think she was around 20 when she had Ayu.

[Chris85]

I see no point in rescheduling the show. More likely it could be adapted into another tour later.

[Mikytaryan]

I hope everyone is safe!
There's been no social activity from her or staff/Ichiza since the announcement came, I really hope they don't feel isolated...

I think TA messages of encouragement should help.

These are really sad times and the symbolism that the CDL has to Ayu cannot be replaced by a concert done two weeks after. I will love any live from her, of course, but I feel that at this time it's more important for her to rest and stay safe.

This year continues to be sad and stressful to the very end it seems...

[Katsuyuki012]

^I suspect there is going to be a TA update from Ayu once they know the results.

[Krushnic]

Originally Posted by Mikytaryan

This year continues to be sad and stressful to the very end it seems...

Yesssss

[kendelle]

Damn that's such a disappointment for everyone, most of all for ayu herself She was clearly having a rough day on the Xmas concert but she persevered for the CDL as well. Maybe they can incorporate the plans into an anniversary concert or something?

I hope the staff are all safe, Covid is no joke and pregnant women already have to worry about a lower immune system for the pregnancy. Could be devastating if she contracts it or any of the staff's elderly family members get it.

I hope the insurance Avex has on these live events is sufficient to cover the losses of streaming and (presumably) the later DVD/BD sales.

[KPL]

I really hope that she doesn’t get sick

[DavidChaiLatte]

Praying that Ayu will come out of this alright.

[Katsuyuki012]

Regarding the PCR test results for ayumi hamasaki, Support Members, and Surrounding Staff


Thank you very much for your continual support for ayumi hamasaki

Regarding the no-audience countdown Livestream "ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2020-2021 A ～MUSIC for LIFE～" that was scheduled for December 31st, because a support member felt uncomfortable about their physical condition on December 28th (Mon). Upon undergoing a PCR test, it was determined that this member had been infected with the novel Coronavirus. For this reason, it has been decided that this performance will be canceled.

As announced yesterday, it was reported to the local juridictional health center that a support member had become infected, those participating in the rehearsal, ayumi hamasaki, support members and surrounding staff all underwent the PCR test and as of December 30th (Wed), although ayumi hamasaki tested negative, 5 amongst the support and surrounding staff tested positive.

Up to now, we have been rehearsing for this performance under the advice of experts undergoing daily temperature measurement for all people involved in the rehearsal, strict disinfection as well as ventilation, and also requiring all staff other than the performers to wear masks. As for the performers, they were asked to ensure that other than when the performance required them to be maskless, that masks were worn, and ensure that a distance was kept between members when possible as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare so as to exercise maximum caution to prevent infection with the Novel Coronavirus.
In addition, the same system was adopted for the venue of the "ayumi hamasaki Special SHOWCASE ~ Xmas Eve 2020 ~" that was held on December 24th (Thu) as well as at the rehearsal site, and all parties concerned made sure to follow infection prevention measures.

However, in the end, infections were detected as described above.
The specific details of the infection route are unknown, but we deeply apologize for this situation.

At the present time, the support member and surrounding staff who were found to be infected are showing mild symptoms, but we are keeping watch of developments as they recuperate and recover while following the instructions of health centers and medical institutions.

Also, ayumi hamasaki and others who tested negative in the PCR tests but were deemed by the health center to be in close contact with infected persons are self-isolating and refraining from going outside their homes.

Also, the rehearsal studio and venue for "ayumi hamasaki Special SHOWCASE ~ Xmas Eve 2020 ~" have also been disinfected at regular intervals and the disinfection has been completed again.



We sincerely apologize to all the people who have always supported us as well as to all those involved for the inconvenience and concern caused.



Avex Management Inc.

[kendelle]

So ayu herself is fine but 5 staff tested positive. Hope they recover completely.

And of the 5 only 1 "felt" ill, so 80% were possibly asymptomatic? That's terrifying...

[Katsuyuki012]

I'm relieved that Ayu (and thus, her baby) are fine but still, several members are infected. It could've ended a lot worse, though, so I'm glad they took immediate action. I truly hope that all of them will recover fully.

[Toniayu123]

Thanks God Ayu is negative. I still can’t understand how a person can be freaking asymptomatic and another can die, weirdest virus ever.

[Deep snow]

so so glad ayu tested negative and I hope the five staff members recover soon. from what I read, even these so-called "mild" symptoms are actually quite taxing for your body and mental state.

this virus is so so terrifying. even when you've done all these precautions, you could still catch it and infect others. this is why I get so furious whenever I see or read accounts of people not taking this disease seriously—they're a danger to themselves and others.