The organisers of the Bangalore Open Air Festival have released the following appeal to fans throught their Facebook page, following the news that Iced Earth had their visas declined and therefore cannot play the festival.
” Dear Metal brotherhood!!!
I think it is high time we raise our voice against the injustice that the live music industry is facing today in India!
Firstly, a ban on live events at palace grounds is a major setback to the ever supporting music fanatics and is causing a lot of inconvenience to loyal fans
As though this is not bad enough, the Indian embassy is on a rampage in declining visas to immensely talented musicians and artists for whom you guys have been eagerly waiting for.
We seek your support in voicing a collective pledge against the concerned authorities. A shout out to all fans/organisers and mainly music lovers, we need your support in participating in a 8,000+ signature campaign which will be at the B.O.A arena for your valuable pledge. This petition is made by BOA Team and you are the ones to get us what we need to fight further.
All metal heads from all corners of INDIA , we want you all to start your march towards this campaign and support us to bring this change.
Let’s roar for our music and get back what is being taken away from us. . Fight for music ,fight for the future.
UP THE METAL \m/ “
For more information about the festival follow the link: http://www.bangaloreopenair.com









