South African promoters downplay xenophobia row as gig cancellations continue

Following a recent surge in concert concert cancellations both in South Africa and for South African artists abroad, promoters in the country have downplayed the effects of an ongoing xenophobia row on their pan-African show bookings.

One figure in the national market says that recent concert cancellations by international acts have “not impacted” their ability to work with international touring acts.

It comes after a series of high-profile cancellations from African artists of shows in South Africa. Most notably, Malian…

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