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Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Officials cited public order and safety concerns as tens of thousands of attendees were expected for back-to-back shows at the venue.
- Yesterday, Reggio Emilia officials canceled the back-to-back concerts featuring Kanye West and Travis Scott at RCF Arena, ending speculation surrounding the high-profile European festival booking.
- Officials cited "public order and safety" concerns, as the setup of consecutive headline performances at the venue raised logistical alarms about managing crowds and infrastructure strain.
- The festival faced sustained criticism from anti-fascist groups, trade unions, and members of the Jewish community, many of whom called for Kanye West's appearance to be removed.
- Ticket holders are advised to follow official communications from Ticketmaster Italy for refund updates, as the decision halts the biggest selling point of the Gaia Festival.
- Early indications suggest that the Travis Scott performance may be postponed significantly, with some reports pointing to a potential rescheduling as far out as 2027.
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Decision of the Prefect. The live of the two rappers were expected July 17 and 18 at the RCF Arena (ANSA)
·Italy
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The decision of the prefect for reasons of public order and security
·Turin, Italy
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The prefect blocks the two dates at the RCF Arena after the exhibitions of Codacons and Jewish Community. They weigh the risk of counter-manifestations, previous cancellations and the expected arrival of more than 100,000 spectators
·Italy
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