In the early hours of this Friday, the organization of the Viña del Mar 2024 Festival announced the cancellation of the expected show of Featherweight, which generated a strong commotion among his followers and critics alike. Likewise, the Mexican singer will not do his concert in Assumption and Lime for “personal problems.”
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Why won't Peso Pluma do its concert in Viña del Mar?
Through a statement, the pageant production reported that the Mexican artist “will not be able to perform this March 1, as planned.”
In the same statement, the organizer of the Quinta Vergara Festival He assured: “We regret the situation of Peso Pluma, stating that the Viña Festival maintains a strong commitment to the health of all those who are part of the contest, placing the integrity of all people as the main axis.”
The visit of the singer of the corridos tumbados generated various reactions during the previous months among the authorities of the Government of Chile. The directory of National Television of Chile (TVN)one of the channels in charge of broadcasting the festival, had formally requested the organization to cancel the invitation to the Mexican singer.
On the other hand, the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Toháexpressed his concern and stated: “The Government does not censor in the slightest, but it is certainly concerned and does not like the promotion of drug culture and sexism and does everything possible to ensure that this does not happen.”
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Who will be the replacement for Featherweight in Viña 2024?
Regarding the replacement, the Argentine singer Thunder emerged as the ideal option to fill the vacant spot on the festival's lineup. After hours of negotiations and discussions, an agreement was reached with the team of the renowned Argentine rapper. This ensured the presence of an outstanding talent on the stage of Vineyard 2024.
In an exclusive interview with The Clinic, Daniel Merinogeneral producer of the festival, revealed the moments of uncertainty experienced in the team after the cancellation of the Mexican singer's show and the subsequent confirmation of Trueno as a replacement, who will finally perform at the Quinta Vergara On March 1.
“They referred to their decline as a personal reason (…). In the statement we take care of the artist's health,Whatever the reason, being health, it is understandable and we are not going to force him to act.”he sentenced.
“Many names were raised and we spoke with Trueno's manager to see the possibility of closing Viña,” Merino mentioned. With this he highlighted the importance of keeping the show going despite the setbacks.
The Viña del Mar Festival will take place from February 25 to March 1 and will feature the participation of Alejandro Sanz, Manuel Turizo, Andrea Bocelli, Miranda!, Maná, Men At Work, Anitta, Los Bunkers and María Becerra, among others .
