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culture9 days ago•4 min saved

Ye's St. Petersburg concerts officially canceled after venue dispute and fraud probe

Russian promoter Say Agency confirmed on Sept. 30 that two sold-out concerts by rapper Ye in St. Petersburg have been canceled. The shows, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena, faced a venue dispute, political backlash over Ye's past antisemitic remarks, and a preliminary fraud investigation. Ticket holders are to be reimbursed, though a potential Moscow show for 2027 remains listed by a Turkish agency.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#culture #gazprom-arena #russia

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Gazprom Arena cancels Kanye West Russia gigs amid booking confusion

Saint Petersburg's Gazprom Arena says no rental agreement was signed for Kanye West's planned October concerts, effectively cancelling the two Russia gigs and making him the first major Western artist slated to perform there since the 2022 invasion. The Say Agency says the concerts were not canceled and they're seeking clarity, while there has been domestic backlash but no clear government intervention. West's antisemitic remarks in the past and his subsequent apology provide broader context for the controversy surrounding the booking.

via BBC|

#antisemitism #gazprom-arena #kanye-west