It would be recalled that On Monday, October 31, the management of Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale released a statement that the much-publicised concert which was scheduled to place in Wolverhampton on Saturday, November 4, 2023, had been cancelled due to the inability of the promoters to meet some of the artist’s luxurious demands.
The organizers of the concert Bizzle Entertainment have responded to the singer’s cancellation, alleging a breach of contract.
In a statement GhanaWeekend has sighted, Bizzle Entertainment said they were “taken aback” by the public announcement of the cancellation by Shatta Wale’s management.
“This news came as a surprise to us and our devoted followers,” the statement said.
They expedited that they had been working diligently to bring the ”Dancehall Commando” hitmaker’s electrifying performance to Wolverhampton, and were “disappointed” that the concert could not proceed.
They promised to provide a further update to fans in due course.
Below is the full statement
Bizzle Entertainment, the organizer of the highly anticipated concert at Wolverhampton – Hanga featuring Shatta Wale, wish to update our esteemed fans and supporters on the upcoming event.
We were shocked by the recent public announcement of the cancellation of the event by the management of the Shatta Movement Empire, this came as a surprise to us and to our dedicated audience.
Bizzle Entertainment and its partners take its commitments seriously and have always strived to maintain open and transparent communication with the artists, their management and the sponsors we work with.
Our agreement with Shatta Movement Empire explicitly states that in the event of unforeseen circumstances or disputes, both parties should engage in meaningful dialogue before making any public announcements or decisions regarding concert cancellations.
It is disheartening that Shatta Movement Empire chose to announce the cancellation of our event on social media without prior communication or notice to us regarding his concerns or demands. We have been and are ever ready and prepared to discuss any issues that may have arisen, as we have always been throughout our working relationship.
We would like to clarify that we have met all requirements of our contract with Shatta Movement Empire and paid an initial 50% down payment of what was agreed in good faith, demonstrating our commitment to this event. We were eagerly looking forward to hosting Shatta Wale in Wolverhampton and offering our audience an unforgettable experience.
Bizzle Entertainment is committed to the success of every event we undertake, and we want to express our displeasure to the Shatta Movement Empire for that act. This constitutes a breach of the signed contract.
We are currently evaluating all possible options to amicably resolve the issue, including a potential rescheduling of the event or offering refunds to ticket holders. We will keep the public informed of our decisions as soon as possible.
We believe in professionalism, open communication, and delivering top-notch entertainment experiences to our audience.
It is our hope that we can resolve this matter amicably with the Shatta Movement Empire in line with the terms of our agreement and continue to bring world-class entertainment to our community.
