Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhile it’s hardly top of mind given the tragedy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, pop act AJR have canceled their upcoming concert date in the country, scheduled for October.“We are sad to announce that we will be cancelling our upcoming show in Russia,” the band wrote on social media. “Thank you to our Russian fans who oppose their country’s unprovoked and criminal behavior.
Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine. At this point, the best thing you can do is share ACCURATE info.”We are sad to announce that we will be cancelling our upcoming show in Russia.
Thank you to our Russian fans who oppose their country’s unprovoked and criminal behavior. Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine.
At this point, the best thing you can do is share ACCURATE info.— AJR (@AJRBrothers) February 25, 2022Yet they’re hardly the only major Western act with tour dates scheduled in the country.
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