Promoter Cancels Kanye West São Paulo Show After City Pulls Interlagos Permit

Overview

• The producer Holding Entretenimento & Networking announced on Nov. 20 that the Nov. 29 São Paulo concert is canceled after municipal authorities revoked authorization to use the Autódromo de Interlagos.
• The company said the artist’s fee, venue charges and other expenses had already been paid, and it blamed an unfavorable political climate for making the event unviable.
• Mayor Ricardo Nunes declared that performers who engage in apologia to Nazism will not be allowed to appear in municipal facilities.
• The São Paulo state prosecutor’s office opened a civil inquiry and directed Military Police to be ready to detain the artist and producers in flagrante if Nazi symbols, songs or speeches were presented.
• The promoter said it will seek another Brazilian city, will validate existing tickets for a new date, and will offer full refunds with instructions sent to buyers within 24 hours.