{"id":515738,"date":"2026-06-24T07:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/515738\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:46:13","slug":"a-statement-regarding-last-nights-show-at-paris-la-defense-arena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/515738\/","title":{"rendered":"A statement regarding last night\u2019s show at Paris La D\u00e9fense Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last night Maiden returned to\u00a0La\u00a0D\u00e9fense Arena in Paris. Having played two sold out nights there last year in the 37,000 capacity indoor stadium, home of Racing 92 rugby club, this return a year later was specifically to film the show for posterity and future release, and an indoor stadium and exuberant French fans were ideal for this. However, about fifty minutes into the set towards the end of \u20182 Minutes to Midnight\u2019, a total power cut brought everything to a stop. As stated by\u00a0Le Figaro, the French national newspaper, today \u2013 \u201cOfficials are investigating whether the outage was linked to the extreme heat. However, French electricity distributor\u00a0Enedis\u00a0said the problem did\u00a0not\u00a0appear to originate from the public power grid and was more likely related to the arena\u2019s own electrical installation. The exact cause remains under investigation\u201d.<\/p>\n

We will find out in the next few days exactly what happened with the power and why.<\/p>\n

The band were able to resume on stage about an hour after the cut occurred continuing the set with \u2018Rime of the Ancient Mariner\u2019. The concert was scheduled to\u00a0finish by 11pm\u00a0with a curfew at that time which the local police chief would only extend to\u00a011.35pm\u00a0after the cut off because, we were told, all local transport in the area stopped by 12.15 and they could not have over 30,000 fans on the streets unable to get home. This gave just enough time for the band to complete the set finishing with \u2018Iron Maiden\u2019 but unable to play any of the encores.<\/p>\n

Bruce comments, \u201cDespite everything the audience and atmosphere last night were fantastic and, like every other challenge Iron Maiden have faced over the years, we\u2019ll find a way to deal with and overcome the missing songs in the encore when it comes to the final film.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that many of you travelled long distances, waited patiently throughout the interruption, and were looking forward to experiencing the complete Run For Your Lives show. We share your disappointment. No one is more frustrated than the band and crew, who were eager to deliver the full performance you deserved.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we will remember most from last night is the incredible spirit inside the arena. Your patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us. The energy in the room was remarkable and is exactly what we have to come to expect from Paris, and a reminder of why we always love playing here.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, Paris.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manager Rod Smallwood adds, \u201cThe fans were magnificent and a huge thanks to them from the band for their patience and support. it just illustrates again what great fans we have. The temperature in Paris was as high as 44\u00b0C\u00a0that day and the hall AC went off with the cut\u00a0so of course, with so many people in there, it soon got hot while they were waiting for us to be able to resume playing. Naturally when we continued with the lights and pyro and excitement it got seriously hot for fans and band. Despite that the energy of the reaction was incredible!\u201d<\/p>\n

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