The performances by the Omsk rapper group Grott faced an abrupt cancellation in Tyumen, as reported by the 72.ru portal. The abrupt change in schedule sparked questions among fans and local media about what prompted the decision and who was responsible for communicating it. Source: 72.ru
The planned event was slated for March 23 at the Hands Up club. The organizers and Grott’s team later explained that social media posts had caused a perceived pressure around the event, suggesting that some posts may have been used to influence viewership or attendance figures. The team noted that no direct notifications or formal cancellation orders were issued to them, and no one reached out to the artists or the organizers through official channels. They described a situation in which certain individuals had attempted to disrupt the concert by applying pressure to club owners and venue staff, creating a chaotic environment that made the event untenable. There was also a sense that some actors preferred to act covertly rather than engage in a straightforward dialogue with those involved. Source: 72.ru
In response, the event organizers confirmed the cancellation. They stated that, due to factors beyond the control of both the organizers and the artists, Grott’s concert at Hands Up would not proceed on March 23. The message stressed that the decision was not made lightly and was driven by circumstances that affected the ability to hold the show in a safe and orderly manner. Source: 72.ru
Earlier, a separate cancellation occurred in Perm on March 22, where the venue reportedly cut power to the building hosting the Grott show. The disruption prevented the performance from taking place, reinforcing a pattern of last-minute changes that have affected multiple dates in the region. Source: 72.ru
Additionally, prior coverage noted that the Basta concert, featuring the real name Vasily Vakulenko, was called off in Novokuznetsk for the weekend of March 26. The pattern of cancellations across cities underscores the need for clarity among organizers, artists, and ticket holders when unexpected external pressures arise. Source: 72.ru