Organizers of American rapper Kanye West's concert in Saint Petersburg have promised to refund ticket holders if the planned music event is cancelled.
Promoter Say Agency stated that it continues to work on resolving the necessary issues required to stage the show featuring the hip-hop star in Russia's Northern capital.
The announcement by Say Agency was reported by the Russian Telegram channel Baza. Organizers noted that if the concert is ultimately called off, the full cost of purchased tickets will be returned to spectators through established procedures.
Whether the concert by the American artist will take place in Saint Petersburg remains uncertain.
Tour schedule controversy
The statement comes after Say Agency Chief Executive Officer Anna Subcheva commented on reports that West's Saint Petersburg concert dates had disappeared from his official tour schedule.
Subcheva said that West and the event organizers had encountered an unprecedented campaign of hate and chaos that had never occurred anywhere or at any time before.
Background on venue and artist
Kanye West is a prominent American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer who became one of the world's most successful music artists following the release of his 2004 debut album The College Dropout. Over his career, the artist has earned 24 Grammy Awards and sold millions of records globally.
Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city, situated on the Baltic Sea coast. The city is widely recognized as the nation's cultural capital and is frequently called the Northern capital, serving as a major venue for international concert tours and entertainment events.
Say Agency is a concert promotion and event management company that operates in Russia, handling logistics and production for high-profile music performances. Telegram is a popular instant messaging app in the region, where media channels such as Baza regularly publish breaking news and industry updates.
Ongoing event preparations
Representatives for Say Agency stated that the team remains focused on addressing the logistical and organizational requirements needed for the concert, while assuring fans that ticket costs will be fully refunded should the performance be cancelled.
