Exclusive: Increasing return of Russian touring sparks industry anger
Recent months have seen an uptick in Western artists touring and performing in Russia as its war against Ukraine rages on
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 1 July 2026
Industry figures have reacted angrily to an increasing number of live music events returning to Russia, as a raft of high-profile Western artists have increasingly held performances in the country in recent months.
2026 has seen mainstream artists from Ukraine-allied countries play a growing number of shows in Russia, many of which were by DJs and across electronic genres.
Public event and ticket listings show performances including Markus Schulz and Terry Golden playing alongside Russian DJ Alexander Popov on April 11…
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