Anoushka Shankar to perform impromptu show in Temple of Fine Arts, KL

Acclaimed British-American sitarist Anoushka Shankar has announced an impromptu show at the Temple of Fine Arts in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur after a scheduled performance at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre was cancelled at the last minute.

Anoushka said the new event, expected to take place at 8pm, is in no way connected to the promoter of the original show.

“Seats are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to valid ticket holders of the original performance only.

“It does not replace your ticket refund, which will be processed separately as previously communicated,” she said in a Facebook post.

She said her team had arranged the event at the Temple of Fine Arts, but warned that the venue is considerably smaller than the original one, urging attendees to arrive early to secure entry.

She also thanked the Temple of Fine Arts and local sitarist and composer Kumar Karthigesu for helping with the new arrangement, as well as her band and crew for “pulling out all the stops” saying, “It takes a village”.

Anoushka had announced yesterday that “due to circumstances beyond our control” the original show at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, tonight had been cancelled by the promoter, Shiraz Projects.

She also said her team has been assured that all ticket holders will receive full refunds, and advised fans to contact the promoter or their respective point of purchase directly regarding the process.

Netizens have expressed disappointment over the last-minute cancellation, with several asking for an explanation by the promoter.