Bizzle Entertainment Replies Shatta Wale Over Cancellation Of UK Concert
A day after Shatta Wale, through his management team, released a statement elucidating the reasons behind his decision to not honour his concert at The Hangar in Wolverhampton on November 4, 2023, Bizzle Entertainment, the organizers of the show, has promptly responded.
According to Bizzle Entertainment, the statement issued by the Shatta Movement contained numerous factual inaccuracies which in their view ought to be corrected.
A specific section of their statement highlights the explicit agreement between Bizzle Entertainment and Shatta Movement Empire. This agreement clearly states that in the event of unforeseen circumstances or disputes, both parties are expected to engage in meaningful dialogue before making any public announcements or decisions regarding concert cancellations.
Bizzle Entertainment expressed their disappointment that Shatta Movement Empire chose to announce the cancellation of the event on social media without prior communication or notice to them regarding any concerns or demands. They emphasized their willingness and preparedness to address any issues that may have arisen, as they have consistently done throughout their working relationship.
Below is the full statement
Bizzle Entertainment Responds to Concert Cancellation by Shatta Wale Bizzle Entertainment, the organizer of the highly anticipated concert at Wolverhampton – Hangar 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 artist, their management and 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.
