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Italian Authorities Cancel Travis Scott and Ye Concert Over Public Safety 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 regarding the event's scale and structure, as the setup of consecutive headline performances at the large open-air venue raised logistical alarms.
- The festival faced sustained criticism from anti-fascist groups, trade unions, and members of the Jewish community, with many calling for Kanye West's appearance to be removed.
- Ticket holders are advised to follow official communications from Ticketmaster Italy for updates on refund procedures, as the decision halts the biggest selling point of the Gaia Festival.
- Early indications suggest that Travis Scott's 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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The concerts of Kanye West and Travis Scott will not be held on 17 and 18 July at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia. The decision for reasons of order and public security ...
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