Valery Meladze has completely withdrawn from concerts in Russia.… (меладзе · певец · валерий)
Valery Meladze has completely withdrawn from concerts in Russia. Earlier reports stated that Valery Meladze's brother, producer and composer Konstantin Meladze, earned over 100 million rubles on his label 'Meladze Music'.
Consensus
- Valeriy Meladze has completely stopped giving concerts in Russia.
- The decision follows a series of scandals involving investigations into funding the Ukrainian military.
- Meladze's concert in Kyrgyzstan was canceled.
- He continues to perform internationally, primarily for Russian-speaking audiences.
- His main international performance destination is Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Between tours, Meladze resides in Spain.
Points of divergence
- The cost of a private closed show is estimated at 130 thousand euros. — riamo
- Meladze's wife, Albina Janabaeva, periodically visits Moscow and stays at their family home in Novaya Riga, Moscow Oblast. — riamo
- Increased scrutiny of Meladze began in 2023 after a concert in Dubai where he responded to a Ukrainian nationalist slogan. — riamo
- His European tours were scrutinized due to organizers being linked to individuals openly supporting fighters of the Ukrainian military. — riamo
- Meladze's brother, Konstantin Meladze, earned over 100 million rubles from his label 'Meladze Music'. — vesti
- One of the most notable projects by Konstantin Meladze is the group 'VIA Gra'. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Meladze Stops Giving Corporate Events for Russian Clients — РИАМО
- Valery Meladze Completely Refuses Concerts in Russia — Вести