Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze addressed the cancellation of the "Mgzavrebi" concert, which was initially planned for the opening of the Sea Suburb Park on October 20, and commented on the singer group's stance on Georgia's European future.
When asked about which singers would participate in the upcoming event organized by Tbilisi City Hall, Kaladze responded enthusiastically, saying, "I sing, I will sing!" He invited the public to attend the event, promising it would be a memorable experience.
Kaladze expressed understanding toward the decision of "Mgzavrebi" to cancel their performance, citing pressure and criticism the group had faced. He noted, however, that Georgia's future remains with Europe, emphasizing that any successes on the path to European integration have occurred under the governance of "Georgian Dream." He called out the perceived hypocrisy in the situation, pointing out that some individuals travel to Russia regularly and questioned their commitment to a European future: "If you go to Russia every week and take rubles, what European future are they talking about?"
When asked why the event coincides with the "Georgia Chooses the European Union" march on October 20, Kaladze dismissed the idea of being influenced by the plans of "radicals." He stated firmly, "Shall I be guided by what the radicals will do and when they will gather?"
Kaladze concluded by stating that supporters of "Georgian Dream" could not stand with opposition figures like Nika Gvaramia and Nika Melia, criticizing the radicalism on the other side of the political spectrum.
The "Mgzavrebi" concert was planned as part of the opening of the Sea Suburb Park. However, due to bullying and public pressure, the group decided to cancel their performance. "Mgzavrebi" later released a statement affirming that Georgia's future is in Europe.
