The 2019 novel coronavirus, now
officially designated COVID-19, has been steadily wreaking havoc with the daily
lives of people all over the world ever since if first flared up in Wuhan,
China late last year. The disorder this disease has wrought during its outbreak
has affected many things, from major concerns such as national economies of
countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases, to the postponement or even outright
cancellation of sporting events and special occasions like concerts and the
like. This year would mark four decades in Philippine showbiz for “Mister Pure
Energy” Gary Valenciano, but now he must decide if an anniversary concert is
worth the risk of spreading COVID-19.
ABS-CBN News has it that the 40th Anniversary concert
extravaganza planned by legendary music idol Gary V is at the edge of a
precipice as he must determine if the scheduled date, two months from now, is
far enough in the future that the fear from the COVID-19 outbreak might have
died down a bit. Valenciano is fully aware that there are many fans of his long
and storied music career who would love for the concert to push through, regardless
of the potential danger of exposure to the infection.
“So now we have to weigh the pros
and cons because the virus is here,” says Gary in an interview. “But I really
would like to do it because my guests are already committed and besides, we
already have a concept for the concert which will be very special.” Mr. Pure
Energy does assure his fans that he feels in top shape and that he is careful
with choosing his live performances before the time period of the eagerly-anticipated
40th anniversary concert, which has been earmarked for April 18 and
19 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Trying to ensure the success of
the concert is a priority for Gary Valenciano, as he admits that he feels all
the preparations for a big performance night as the one celebrating his showbiz
career could turn out to be the last for him. “I might [be a] guest in other [artists’
concerts], but to have a solo concert where you know your body is already
getting heavy for being 55 years old.” In any case, Gary V is keeping up with
his exercise regimen to ensure his fit condition whether or not the concert
happens with the threat of COVID-19 hanging over everyone’s heads.
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