Also keep in mind that without a record deal, the Bon Jovi budget took a big blow because they are also without an advance payment from the label. Add the lost China gigs, and regardless of insurance, they probably couldn't afford to cancel!

In a related story, Chris Brown (the one who beat up Rihanna) was stopped from leaving the Philippines because he hadn't returned the money he was paid for a Philippines gig he didn't show up for six months earlier. Serves him right if he was forced to reimburse the first promoter with what he was paid by the second one! And in a related related story, the governments of Canada and Australia have not permitted Chris to perform in their countries because he beat up Rihanna!