Producer Live Nation has postponed ticket sales for singer Bruno Mars’ show that would take place in Rio de Janeiro on October 5th. There is still no information about a new date for the show, nor about the show scheduled for the 4th.
The decision came after the mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes (PSD), stated that he would not authorize shows on the dates originally announced, October 4th and 5th, on the eve of the first round of municipal elections, scheduled for October 6th. According to Paes, Live Nation would be selling “what it cannot deliver”.
“In response to the request of the City of Rio de Janeiro, Live Nation Brasil, aware of the need for change, announces that the pre-sale and general sale for Bruno Mars’ second show in the city, currently scheduled for the 5th of October at the Nilton Santos Stadium, will be postponed. We will work closely with the mayor’s office to find a solution for fans,” says the company in a press release.
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“The electoral process requires a very large mobilization of civil servants to take place. This occurs mainly in relation to the police forces and the Municipal Guard. To imagine that any major event will take place in Rio de Janeiro (I would even say in Brazil) on the eve of the elections is absurd due to the need to mobilize a large number of these same public agents”, said the mayor of Rio on the social network X.
Subsequently, Live Nation said in a statement that pre-sale and sale information will be released soon along with updates on the event dates.
Shows in São Paulo and Brasília
Pre-sales and general sales of extra dates in São Paulo, on October 12th and 13th, and Brasília, on October 18th, continue as previously announced.
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See the dates below:
São Paulo
Pre-sale: May 9th, starting at 9am for online sales and 11am at the official box office.
General public: May 10th, from 9am for online sales and 11am at the official box office.
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Brasilia
Pre-sale: May 9th, starting at 11am for online sales and 1pm at the official box office.
General public: May 10th, from 11am for online sales and 1pm at the official box office.
