In Moscow, the festival titled Brother-2: Live Soundtrack faced a notable update when two headlining bands were removed from the poster. The organizers, NCA, confirmed that the lineup had been revised, yet they did not disclose the specific reasons behind the change. The event remains a tribute to the film Brother-2 by director Alexei Balabanov and is scheduled for March 4 at the Music Media Dome. The four-hour program is planned to feature a range of performers, including Vyacheslav Butusov, Vadim Samoilov, Sergey Bobunets, Nastya Poleva, the ensemble Masha and the Bears, and Irina Saltykova, who appeared in the movie. Oleg Garkusha from Auktyon is slated to host the evening. [TASS]
The film Brother-2, released in 2000, centers on stories that highlight the collaboration between actors and creators of the era. Sergei Bodrov Jr. stars in both installments, with Viktor Sukhorukov delivering a memorable performance that remains closely associated with the film’s enduring legacy. [TASS]
Earlier announcements also noted scheduling adjustments for summer concerts by Splin in several Russian cities. In 2022, a planned Bi-2 concert in Omsk was canceled shortly before showtime. The earlier report suggested that the decision to cancel may have been influenced by an event involving a banner displaying a letter Z at one of the performances. Subsequently, concerts in Kazan, Ufa, Penza, and additional locations were also postponed or canceled, contributing to the broader pattern of changes affecting these groups’ touring calendars. [TASS]