Katy Perry's record label has responded to reports that claimed the singer did not secure the proper permits to film the “Lifetimes” video on an environmentally protected beach and sensitive sand dunes in the S'Espalmador region of Spain's Balearic Islands.
“The local video production company has assured us that all necessary permits for the video have been secured,” a Capitol Records spokesperson said. Variety following reports that an investigation has been launched into whether filming caused environmental damage to the dunes. “We have since learned that a permit was pending, although we were given verbal authorization to proceed.”
The backlash came after the Department of the Environment of the Balearic Islands in Spain said that while the shoot did not amount to “crime against the environment”, it was looking into whether full permission had been secured for filming promoting Perry's upcoming second single 143 album (Sept. 20); the department said filming “may be approved” for filming there when done through the proper channels.
In the clip for the bouncy dance song, Perry frolics in a thong bikini on a beach at a vacation destination, eats a meal on a boat in the ocean, parties at a club, and jumps off cliffs into the ocean. In a press release on Tuesday (August 14), the Balearic Islands Department of the Environment said the production company behind the shoot did not seek proper authorization before shooting the Stillz-directed video for the production track Dr. Luke.
The release from the department claimed that one of the scenes was shot on the sand dunes of S'Espalmador in a restricted area marked with ropes.
At press time, Perry's representatives had not returned calls Bulletin boardhis request for comment.
“Our local crew on July 22 submitted a permit application for this location to the Directorate General of Coastal and Coastal,” said the Capitol Records spokesperson. Variety. “Our crew received verbal approval on July 26 to proceed with filming on July 27. We have followed all regulations related to filming in this area and have the utmost respect for this location and the officials tasked with protecting her.”
“Lifetimes” is the second single from Perry's first new album in four years, following the lead track “Woman's World.”
Watch the “Lifetimes” video below.
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