Italian authorities have officially prohibited Kanye West and Travis Scott from performing their consecutive shows in Reggio Emilia scheduled for July 2026 due to concerns regarding public order and safety.

This decision, made on May 29, 2026, prevents their headline performances at the newly rebranded Pulse of Gaia Festival.

Prefect Salvatore Angieri mandated the cancellation after assessing joint security evaluations. The specific reasons for the government's intervention include:

Severe Protest Risks: There are evident threats of local counter-demonstrations and social unrest triggered by the bookings.

Massive Massing Concerns: It was anticipated that over 100,000 spectators would converge on the 103,000-capacity venue within a single 24-hour period.

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