Artist: KISS | Photographer: Enrico Dal Boni | Date: May 16, 2017 | Venue: Unipol Arena | City: Bologna
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As reported by the sandthe concert of KISS scheduled for 11 July 2022 at the Verona Arena is at risk due to the opposition of Vincenzo Tinè of the Superintendence of archeology, fine arts and landscape for the provinces of Verona, Rovigo and Vicenza the use of fireworks and smoke bombs inside the location, for presumed risks of damage to the structure.
The group’s management reiterated that in the event of a ban on the use of pyrotechnic effects, i KISS they will not ring.
The head of Live Nation Italiadate promoter, Roberto De Luca states the following about the position of the supervisor Vincenzo Tinè:
“In 2008 and 2015 i KISS they used the same effects, no more and no less. I’m surprised, the superintendent keep it does not bring technical arguments. He talks about preserving the stones and certainly not about the safety of the people “.
By Luca reiterated that i KISS they use theatrical stage effects that can also be used indoors.
The new mayor Damiano Tommasi he has declared:
“We are three days before the concert, I thought it was all resolved. We will meet with keep to understand what the real problems are. In the Arena there has always been an eye for the monumental aspect and for the protection of the amphitheater, I honestly don’t know how this concert was organized “.
If it were to cross the line of the pyrotechnic ban, it would not only skip the show of KISS but various other musical events and the closing ceremonies of the Milan-Cortina Olympics and the opening of the 2026 Paralympics would also be at risk.
Updates are awaited.
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