After the dancers released their statement, in response to MIRROR We Are Live Concert Incident , contracted stage engineering companies started to make public statements to clarify what they were responsible for in the project.
The companies in question are ArtDesign, Hip Hing Hong Stage Engineering, In Technical Production, and Engineering Impact. Famed Concert Executive Director Fran9 had yet to respond to the accident. His Instagram account also disappeared.
1. Art Design Ltd.
Art Design Ltd. took the lead in issuing a statement in the early morning of July 29, saying they did not participate in any mechanical engineering and/or any production and stage operations that led to accident-related projects and was only responsible for the stage designing engineering part.2. Hip Hing Loong Stage Engineering Co., Ltd.
The construction contractor-Hip Hing Loong Stage Engineering Co., Ltd., issued a statement on the evening of July 29, saying that the company was responsible for the manufacturing and installation of part of the stage projects for this concert.The rest of the mechanical stage parts have been manufactured and supplied by Art Design Ltd., including the sky screen lift and steel cables.
Both companies draw the boundary indicating the accident was unrelated to their engineering responsibility scope.
3. In Technical Production
In Technical Production Co. also stated on the evening of July 29, saying that they provide qualified video equipment and designated structures for installation. They didn’t participate in any structure related to placing giant suspended screens, any production of suspended steel cables, or the operation of mechanical engineering.4. Engineering Impact Ltd.
In the evening of July 30, the prime contractor, Engineering Impact Ltd., stated they will not issue any information during the ongoing investigation to avoid any public misunderstanding or speculation. They will provide a detailed explanation after the investigation by relevant departments.Complaints from the Public
As various contractors seemed to be disowning responsibility. Hongkongers, especially the Mirror fans, were furious. They were dissatisfied with the companies’ attempts to shed the burden.More To Follow: What We Know So Far About the Injured Dancers?
