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Kanye West Russia ToursCancelled

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"The Ye concerts in St Petersburg will not be able to take place on the scheduled dates," the Moscow-based agency wrote.

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His first major concert in the US for more than five years was held in Los Angeles in April, and he has since played in countries including Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from BBC

Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova previously called the planned shows unacceptable and pointed out West’s “glorification” of Hitler.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from The Independent

Last year West started selling swastika T-shirts and released a song called Heil Hitler.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from The Independent

Two sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after weeks of confusion, organisers have confirmed.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from The Guardian

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BBC1 Oct

Kanye West's scheduled concerts at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on October 10 and 11 have been officially canceled due to ongoing controversy surrounding his recent antisemitic statements and support for Nazi ideologies. The Moscow-based event organizers Say Agency confirmed the cancellation with "sincere regret," citing unresolved issues with the venue that followed public complaints about West's planned…

Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty →

The Independent1 Oct

Kanye West’s scheduled concerts in St Petersburg, Russia, set for October 10th and 11th, have been cancelled by Moscow-based promoter Say Agency due to unresolved rental contracts. The agency will provide ticket refunds starting from October 12th. This cancellation follows criticism from Russian officials and concerns over West's past antisemitic statements and merchandise sales.

Kanye West’s Russia concerts cancelled after weeks of uncertainty →

The Guardian2 Oct

Organizers Say Agency have canceled Kanye West's sold-out concerts scheduled for October 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia. The agency announced on Telegram that due to ongoing issues, refunds will be available starting Monday, October 12. This decision comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the event and follows international controversy over West’s past antisemitic comments and support…

Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm →

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1 Oct
His first major concert in the US for more than five years was held in Los Angeles in April, and he has since played in countries including Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands.
3 outlets · BBC
2 Oct
“Friends, it is with sincere regret that we inform you that the Ye concerts in St Petersburg on the scheduled dates will not be able to take place,” the Moscow-based agency wrote.
3 outlets · The Guardian

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Where to start Kanye West’s Russia concerts cancelled after weeks of uncertainty The Independent

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2 Oct Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirmOrganizers Say Agency have canceled Kanye West's sold-out concerts scheduled for October 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia. The agency announced on Telegram that due to ongoing issues, refunds will be available starting Monday, October 12. This decision comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the event and follows international controversy over West’s past antisemitic comments and support…The Guardian
1 Oct Kanye West’s Russia concerts cancelled after weeks of uncertaintyKanye West’s scheduled concerts in St Petersburg, Russia, set for October 10th and 11th, have been cancelled by Moscow-based promoter Say Agency due to unresolved rental contracts. The agency will provide ticket refunds starting from October 12th. This cancellation follows criticism from Russian officials and concerns over West's past antisemitic statements and merchandise sales.The Independent
1 Oct Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertaintyKanye West's scheduled concerts at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on October 10 and 11 have been officially canceled due to ongoing controversy surrounding his recent antisemitic statements and support for Nazi ideologies. The Moscow-based event organizers Say Agency confirmed the cancellation with "sincere regret," citing unresolved issues with the venue that followed public complaints about West's planned…BBC

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