The band joins AJR as among the many few acts to have formally canceled upcoming concert events in Russia.
Inexperienced Day canceled an upcoming stadium live performance in Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the band introduced Sunday.
“With heavy hearts, in mild of present occasions we really feel it's essential to cancel our upcoming present in Moscow at Spartak Stadium,” defined Inexperienced Day by way of an Instagram Story. “We're conscious that this second will not be about stadium rock reveals, it’s a lot greater than that. However we additionally know that rock and roll is without end and we really feel assured there will likely be a time and a spot for us to return sooner or later. Refunds obtainable on the level of buy. Keep secure.”
Inexperienced Day had been scheduled to carry out Might 29 at Spartak Stadium, which has a capability of greater than 45,000.
On Friday, AJR additionally canceled an upcoming live performance in Moscow, initially scheduled for Oct. 22.
“We're unhappy to announce that we'll be cancelling our upcoming present in Russia,” the group tweeted on the time. “Thanks to our Russian followers who oppose their nation’s unprovoked and legal habits. Our hearts are with the folks of Ukraine. At this level, the most effective factor you are able to do is share ACCURATE information.”
Although few acts have formally canceled upcoming concert events in Russia to this point, the Eurovision Track Contest on Friday banned Russia from competing in 2022 after President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale, devastating assault on Ukraine.
Inexperienced Day is at present set for some U.S. festivals earlier than heading to Europe in June to play quite a few reveals.
This story first appeared on Billboard.com.