Inexperienced Day canceled an upcoming stadium live performance in Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the band introduced on Sunday (Feb. 27).
“With heavy hearts, in mild of present occasions we really feel it’s essential to cancel our upcoming present in Moscow at Spartak Stadium,” defined Inexperienced Day by way of an Instagram Story. “We’re conscious that this second will not be about stadium rock reveals, it’s a lot larger than that. However we additionally know that rock and roll is eternally and we really feel assured there might be a time and a spot for us to return sooner or later. Refunds accessible on the level of buy. Keep secure.”
Inexperienced Day had been scheduled to carry out on Could 29 at Spartak Stadium, which has a capability of greater than 45,000.
On Friday, AJR additionally canceled an upcoming live performance in Moscow, initially scheduled for October 22.
“We’re unhappy to announce that we’ll be cancelling our upcoming present in Russia,” the group tweeted on the time. “Thanks to our Russian followers who oppose their nation’s unprovoked and legal habits. Our hearts are with the folks of Ukraine. At this level, one of the best factor you are able to do is share ACCURATE information.”
Although few acts have formally canceled upcoming live shows in Russia thus far, on Friday, the Eurovision Music Contest banned Russia from competing in 2022 after President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale, devastating assault on Ukraine.
See Inexperienced Day’s assertion on the band’s Instagram Story and their up to date schedule of tour dates right here. They’re at present set for some U.S. festivals earlier than heading to Europe in June to play numerous reveals.