Valery Meladze’s January 22 concert was moved to February 7, a change announced through the Telegram channel iTicket.UZ, which operates as an online ticket seller. Ticket holders for the January date were informed that their purchases would remain valid for the new show date, and the message included an apology from the management.
In explaining the postponement, the channel cited family reasons. It was reported that the Meladze brothers’ father, Shota Meladze, had passed away, and subsequently Valery Meladze paused his touring schedule. The former plan to perform in Almaty on January 20 shifted, with new dates now scheduled for February 2, 4, and 6.
Earlier updates from the same channel noted a hospitalization: Shota Meladze was reported to be receiving intensive care near Moscow due to complications related to a coronavirus infection. The Telegram feed suggested that Valery Meladze canceled concerts and curtailed the tour in response to his parents’ serious health situation, emphasizing that he was by his father’s side during this difficult period.
There were also rumors about other public figures in the arts. At one point, a daughter of a known actress publicly denied hospitalization rumors regarding her mother, as reported by various followers on social media. This sequence of reports reflects how swiftly information about personal matters in the entertainment world can spread through online channels and fan communities. [citation: iTicket.UZ Telegram channel; social media reports]
Valery Meladze’s team has since prioritized family matters while coordinating the logistical aspects of the tour. Ticketing details were clarified to ensure fans know their seats remain valid for the rescheduled performances. The situation underscores the sensitivity involved when an artist’s private life intersects with public performance schedules, and it highlights how online platforms play a central role in disseminating timely updates to audiences across regions. [citation: iTicket.UZ Telegram channel; added context from related fan and media discussions]