TORONTO — Sum 41 has canceled planned concerts in Russia and Ukraine this summer.
The rock act founded by Ajax, Ontario informed fans via social media that they had canceled the show amid the ongoing “horror” in the region.
The band dated at music festivals in Moscow on June 17 and Kyiv on June 19.
Sum 41 is the latest in a growing number of players to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by canceling show plans.
Green Day, Iggy Pop, Bjork and Franz Ferdinand are among the artists who have canceled their set dates for the coming months.
Sum 41 told fans that over the years they were “lucky to play for so many amazing people in both countries.”
“Our hearts are with all those wishing for peace in these difficult times,” they added.
“We are saddened by the horrors perpetrated by the Russian leadership and feel that there is no other action we must take, we must support those we support.”
In Canada, a fundraising concert in support of Ukraine will take place at the Opera House in Toronto on March 11.
Organizers of the concert dubbed “With Ukraine” said the show would feature Ukrainian and Eastern European groups with all the benefits of supporting humanitarian aid in the country.
This Canadian Press report was first published on March 4, 2022.
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