Overview

• The 16 August Abandoibarra concert was called off after the contracted company failed to mount a safe stage, according to the artists’ account.
• The trio says Bilbao officials gave poor information throughout and pushed them to avoid public criticism, implying future bookings could be affected.
• The performers report that a production manager confirmed cancellation citing labor problems at the assembly firm after they threatened to call police and fire services to document the stage.
• The municipal website later carried a glowing ‘crónica’ of the nonexistent show with an archive photo before removing it the next day, citing technical reasons.
• El Correo reports the city has opened an expediente against the assembly company, while singer Rozalén publicly voiced support for the artists, who say they have not received an apology.