2023-06-29 22:58:00
The situation remained tense all Thursday evening near La Défense Arena in Paris, after the death of Nahel M., killed by a policeman in Nanterre. Maroon 5’s concert was maintained, but delayed and many fans missed the start of the show…
[Mis à jour le 29 juin 2023 à 22h58] The Maroon 5 concert was held at La Défense Arena on Thursday evening June 29. Two days after the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old boy killed by a policeman in Nanterre, a white march was organized in the city. This white march degenerated and a procession moved to the front of the concert hall, where fans were waiting to see the American pop rock band in concert.
Several videos posted on social networks showed the CRS facing the demonstrators towards the concert hall, casting doubt on a possible cancellation. But Paris La Défense Arena finally indicated at the start of the evening that the concert of the group Maroon 5, which was to start at 8 p.m., was well maintained.
The opening of the doors, which was scheduled for 6 p.m., has been postponed to 7 p.m. Spectators were invited to go to the concert with the RER A or metro line 1. On social networks, many fans of the group deplored the communication of La Défense Arena which, according to them, reacted too late by making this announcement at 7 p.m.
A packed crowd outside when the concert started
On site, several fans managed to enter, even if a long queue formed due to restricted access to La Défense Arena. Some people waited outside for several hours and were still outside when the concert started.
Fans who wanted to attend the concert also worried about how they would get home after the show. RER A traffic was disrupted throughout the afternoon due to the protests, while RATP buses and trams were suspended after 9 p.m. for safety reasons.
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