'Twas a sombre announcement on Yunyintang's Facebook page that heralded the cancellation of the Shanghai Midi Festival -- the 'sad-face' emoticon affixed to the message could hardly do justice to the turmoil of feelings the news no doubt inspired. Although speculation about the bands that would be appearing was rampant, it seemed a little dubious from the get-go because of the po-po. Organizers have stated that they were unable to get the necessary performance permits to continue. Weak.