Severe weather conditions disrupted two Mayday concerts at Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space.

The Taiwanese rock band – comprising lead vocalist Ashin, bassist Masa, drummer Guan You and guitarists Stone and Monster – were scheduled to play seven shows in Hong Kong for their Mayday #5525 Live Tour, which kicked off on April 30 and was supposed to end on May 8.

On May 1, they had to call off the gig due to heavy rain. In addition, a gigantic LED sphere installation that was suspended above the stage caught fire, reported The Standard.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated, the Hong Kong news portal added. Their next show is scheduled for May 3.

In an Instagram post on May 1, Ashin apologised to concertgoers who held the May 1 tickets and said they can attend the replacement concert on May 9 or request for unconditional refunds.

“Due to heavy rain, wind and equipment safety, the original May 1 concert will be postponed to May 9,” the 48-year-old wrote, adding that “everyone’s safety is our utmost priority”.

Bad weather also affected the April 30 concert, which kicked off the Hong Kong leg of their world tour.

According to Hong Kong news platform Dimsum Daily, the quintet entertained the 20,000-strong crowd at the outdoor venue from 7.30pm. However, two hours into the concert, it started to rain heavily.

Despite the storm, Ashin continued to sing, and in videos shared online, he could be seen struggling to hold on to a bouquet of balloons due to the strong wind.

However, Mayday were told to call it a night due to the growing intensity of the storm. The Hong Kong Observatory had issued an amber rainstorm warning, which signalled heavy rain that could potentially cause significant disruptions and flooding.

In an unexpected move, Mayday announced they would continue their performance virtually via their social media platforms.

The band went live on their Facebook and Instagram pages at 10.30pm, where they delivered a heartfelt performance, singing and chatting with fans for more than 30 minutes.

Mayday will head to Beijing on May 18 for their 10-night concert at the Beijing National Stadium.