tonight’s Fifa Kick-off Concert, will apparently not be paid for performing at
the show.
that there was no money because the organisers had budgeted for artists who had
originally been part of the line-up.
Experience, Steadyrock, Tumi Molekane and 340ml.
more artists and that they did not have a budget to pay, so these artists will
perform without compensation.”
confirmed this to be the case.
artists City Press spoke to said they were willing to perform because of the
prestigious nature of the concert and the exposure they would get.
comment, citing confidentiality.
millions of people around the world, but these artists will only perform before
the prime time slot, which will not be broadcast.
artists, but believed that many musicians, if given the opportunity to perform
at the kickoff concert for no pay, would welcome the opportunity.
are not going to be paid while others will get paid, then this is
exploitation.”
respond to queries from City Press.
