A bomb threat disrupted a night at a Bryansk venue when an unidentified caller contacted the Factory restaurant on Maiskaya Strike Street. The alert arrived as Telegram updates suggested that the venue had hosted a concert by musician and social media personality Xolidayboy, also known as Ivan Minaev.
Emergency crews and police quickly arrived, but by the time they reached the scene the concert had ended and patrons were already streaming out. Authorities sealed off nearby streets while investigators swept the area for danger. After a careful check, no suspicious devices or people were found. According to the artist’s management, Minaev had already left the Factory for a hotel by the time officers arrived on site, signaling a rapid escalation and a swift exit for the performer.
Earlier reporting had noted that Xolidayboy’s activities in Russia had drawn controversy, with some alleging that his pro-Ukrainian statements, tattoos, and nail art could influence concert decisions. The producer linked to Minaeva previously indicated plans to pursue action against Ekaterina Mizulina, arguing that her reputation had suffered from certain publications. These statements illustrate a tense media environment surrounding the artist and those connected to him.
In another incident linked to the artist, Xolidayboy reportedly fainted last November after receiving a call at an airport during a show in Stavropol, underscoring the unpredictable nature of public figures under intense touring schedules and media scrutiny.
Meanwhile, unrelated chatter echoed in some circles about British researchers weighing in on questions of Banksy’s true identity, a reminder of how rumors and reports can swirl around public figures and enigmatic personalities in the cultural sphere.