A local publication reports that Kazan officials allocated 2.75 million rubles for the Hatters’ performance titled “Real time.” The event is planned as part of a broader festival program, scheduled for September 8–9, and will unfold within the Creation festival framework. In Kazan, the concert by the St. Petersburg-based rock ensemble The Hatters is expected to run for no less than 45 minutes, delivering a set that blends sharp energy with melodic hooks and a distinctive stage presence.
The article notes that the Kazan Cultural Department commits to settling the full agreed payment with the artists within ten days of contract signing. The financial arrangement reflects the group’s touring costs and musicians’ wages, ensuring that the performance schedule remains solid and that the artists can coordinate travel, accommodation, and production needs without delay.
Approximately 30 artists are slated to participate in the Creation festival, highlighting a diverse lineup that goes beyond local performers. Organizers are actively seeking participants from across the globe, including Africa, the BRICS nations—India and China among them—and Turkey. This international dimension aims to foster cultural exchange and broaden the festival’s audience reach, aligning with a growing trend toward global collaboration in contemporary music scenes.
The Hatters trace their origins to St. Petersburg, where the band formed and established a reputation for a distinctive sound. The ensemble features Yuri Muzychenko, Pavel Lichadeev, Alexander “Kikir” Anisimov, Dmitry Vecherinin, and Anna Muzychenko. Their music self-identifies as “hardcore Russian-gypsy street folklore,” a fusion that centers on emotional performances and a raw, kinetic energy that resonates with wide audiences while staying rooted in storytelling and tradition.
Earlier this year, on June 23, bloggers Eldar Dzharakhov and The Hatters released a new track titled “In St. Petersburg.” The release signaled the team’s ongoing creative momentum, followed by plans to shoot and premiere a companion video that would extend the single’s impact and help connect fans with the band’s evolving artistic narrative. This move reflects a broader pattern of bands leveraging digital platforms to widen their footprint and engage new listeners through visually driven storytelling.
In other news tied to the region’s cultural landscape, Sofia Rotaru has reportedly acquired new housing in Italy. This development underscores the continued mobility and international connections that frequently shape artists’ lives and careers, underscoring how diplomacy, travel, and cross-border experiences influence music culture today.