Shillong: The Meghalaya government has announced a holiday for all schools in Shillong on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated Bryan Adams concert scheduled to take place at the Polo Grounds.
The Directorate of School Education & Literacy has issued a notification stating that all schools within the municipal limits of Shillong shall remain closed on December 10 for the Bryan Adams Concert, which is scheduled to be held at JN Stadium in Shillong.
The decision is also based on a request from the State Tourism Department to ensure public safety.
The Canadian rock legend, known for global hits like Summer of ’69, Everything I Do (I Do It For You), is performing in Shillong as part of his “So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024”.
The concert at the JN stadium is expected to draw thousands of fans from all over Meghalaya and neighbouring states of Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and others.
This will mark Adams’ sixth visit to India and his first concert in the northeastern city.
After Shillong, the Grammy award-winning artiste will perform in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru.
The nationwide tour kicked off in Kolkata on Sunday, where Adams delivered an unforgettable experience for the fans, marking a historic moment in the city’s live music scene.
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Bryan Adams, who has sold over 100 million records worldwide, had previously visited India in 1993-94, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2018.
