Green Day And Other Artists Cancel Russian Concerts

This includes artists who had to go to Russia.

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The rock band, full of punk, had to play at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium in May as part of their Hella Mega Tour.

On Sunday, the group announced in its confirmed Instagram account that it was canceling.

“We are aware that this moment is not for the rock shows at the stadium, it is much bigger than that,” they said in a statement. “But we also know that rock’n’roll is forever and we feel confident that there will be time and place to return to in the future. Refunds are available upon purchase. Be safe.

AJR

Indie pop trio AJR tweets on February 25, they canceled a show scheduled for October in Moscow, along with some wise words about disinformation.

“We are sorry to announce that we will be canceling our upcoming show in Russia,” tweeted the group of brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Matt. “I thank our Russian fans who oppose the unprovoked and criminal behavior of their country. Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine. At this point, the best thing you can do is share ACCURATE information. ”

Louis Tomlinson

The former member of One Direction had planned concerts in both Moscow and Stereo Plaza in Ukraine in July as part of his 2022 world tour.

On Monday, he tweeted that the concerts will not take place.

“Due to the recent events in Ukraine, I am sad to announce that my concerts in Moscow and Kyiv have been canceled until further notice,” he said in a note posted on Twitter. “The safety of my fans is my priority and my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and all those who are suffering from this unnecessary war.”

Health

The rock band Health announced on Monday that it will not perform its two planned concerts in Russia.

“Although we do not want to punish our fans for government decisions that are beyond their control, given the current state of affairs, we will no longer perform our pre-planned concerts in St. Petersburg and Moscow,” a statement said on Instagram. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine.”

Jungblud

The British artist said in statement on monday that he will not play in Russia this summer.

“My heart is broken to announce that I will cancel my Russian broadcasts scheduled for this summer,” the statement said. “With a broken heart, because I know that the vicious and brutal actions of the Russian regime in Ukraine over the past week do not reflect the attitudes and ideals of the beautiful people I have met in Russia in the past!”

He wrote to the Ukrainians, “My heart is with you – you have already shown such strength and determination in resisting this unnecessary invasion.”

“Everyone deserves to be the creator of their own destiny, instead of being forced by acts of war and aggression,” he wrote. “Ukraine, I promise I will be back as soon as possible!”