The secret artist scheduled to perform at the bandy finals in Västerås did not appear, according to officials. The organizer tried to find a replacement within the artist's team but was unsuccessful, and the audience was not informed on-site that the performance was canceled. The identity of the secret artist has not been disclosed, with officials stating they are keeping that private.
The Last Man Standing event on March 7 is postponed to a new date, officials confirmed. Artist 1.Cuz was originally planned to perform but canceled earlier in the week, with no reason given for the sudden cancellation. The municipality previously offered a financial solution linked to canceling the booking of 1.Cuz but later withdrew this offer, and officials considered 1.Cuz problematic. It is too late to find a replacement for 1.Cuz at Last Man Standing, but all purchased tickets will be valid for the new date, and refunds will also be offered. The specific reason for 1.Cuz's cancellation and the new event date have not been announced.
Internationally, Lady Gaga canceled her concert in Montreal three hours before she was set to take the stage, according to major media reports. She cited a respiratory infection that worsened, with her doctor strongly advising against performing. At the time of publication, she did not share information about rescheduling or refunds.
At Coachella, DJ Anyma canceled his performance due to safety concerns from strong winds affecting the stage build, major media reported. The cancellation decision was made jointly by Coachella and Anyma, prioritizing safety. Anyma will still perform at the second week of Coachella.
In Sweden, the concert by Fröken Snusk and Rasmus Gozzi at Galej in Gothenburg on April 25 is canceled, according to major media. The cancellation is due to injury, causing Fröken Snusk and Rasmus Gozzi to cancel their tour. Separately, the planned concert by The Ark in Södra Hamnplan, Luleå, on August 14 is canceled, with weak ticket sales cited as part of the reason, major media reported.
Despite the cancellations, the festival area at the bandy finals weekend in Västerås was a successful test that attracted a couple thousand visitors, officials said.