Shortly after Live Nation announced Travis Scott’s scheduled performance at the Pyramids of Giza had been canceled in a statement via social media, Scott declared on social media that the shows would still go on at some point:
Egypt at the pyramids will happen
But due to demand and detail logistics
They just need a bit a time to set lay on lands. I will keep u posted on a date which will be soon love you alllll
Scott also added that he was scheduling four more “of these type of experiences” in different locations. The Giza concert was slated to take place this Friday (July 28), but Live Nation said it had been called off due to “complex production issues,” adding that “despite highest efforts,” the show “could not be constructed in the desert.” Find the full announcement below.
Scott’s Egyptian concert was officially announced earlier this month, but it was met with backlash from Egypt’s Musicians’ Syndicate not long after. According to a report from Agence France-Presse, the syndicate said that it would revoke a permit for the show because it “contradict[s] the identity of the Egyptian culture.”
Around the same time, Live Nation shared a statement with Pitchfork that read: “There have been no changes to Travis Scott’s show in Egypt; any reports to the contrary are false. We can’t wait to celebrate ‘Utopia’ with you in Egypt!” Live Nation did not mention any of the previous backlash in its cancellation announcement.
Earlier this week, Scott announced a new movie called Circus Maximus, which hits theaters this week. The film will include new music that will be featured on his upcoming album Utopia, which he tweeted is coming on Friday.
Live Nation:
We regret to inform you that the UTOPIA show, originally scheduled for July 28th at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is cancelled. Unfortunately, despite highest efforts, complex production issues meant that the show could not be constructed in the desert.
We understand that this news is disappointing and not the outcome any of us desired.
Refunds will be issued to all ticket holders at their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We remain committed to bringing exceptional live performances to fans and hope to have the opportunity to do so in the future.
This article was originally published on Wednesday, July 26, at 12:35 p.m. Eastern. It was last updated on Friday, August 11, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
