Ye's Tbilisi Show Produced by Live Nation Israel

On June 12 2026, Ye (formerly Kanye West) will headline a concert at Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi, Georgia. The 70,000-seat venue sold out within a day. The event is organized by Starring Georgia, a government-backed initiative that seeks to bring “in-demand contemporary artists … who have never performed in our country before.” Production is handled by Live Nation Israel, whose regional arm operates as Live Nation Central Asia.

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Live Nation entered Israel in 2017 by acquiring a majority stake in Bluestone Entertainment, a joint venture that included manager Guy Oseary and promoter Shay Mor Yosef. Bluestone staged Tel Aviv concerts for Bon Jovi, Backstreet Boys, Enrique Iglesias, Major Lazer and OneRepublic. After the Oct 7 2023 Hamas attack halted most international tours to Israel, Live Nation moved its regional team to Tbilisi, rebranding as Live Nation Central Asia. The unit previously brought Justin Timberlake to Azerbaijan and Guns N’ Roses to Georgia in 2025.

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Since 2022, Ye has repeated antisemitic tropes, released a song titled “Heil Hitler,” and displayed a swastika publicly. Those actions prompted concert cancellations in at least four European countries, the loss of sponsorships from Adidas, Balenciaga and Gap, and a public apology in The Wall Street Journal in which he claimed he had “lost touch with reality.” Despite the apology, Jewish organizations and political leaders remain skeptical, yet recent Los Angeles shows generated “tens of millions of dollars” in ticket revenue.

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Polish Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska said hosting Ye would betray Poland’s Holocaust legacy. A spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated the artist’s remarks are “offensive and wrong” and clash with the city’s values. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly condemned the Tbilisi booking, and the UK government is reviewing Ye’s eligibility for entry. Poland cancelled a June 19 concert after public outcry, and London’s Wireless Festival revoked his visa, effectively canceling its 2026 edition.

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The partnership shows how commercial incentives can outweigh ethical concerns in the global live-music market. Live Nation’s move to Central Asia lets it monetize Ye’s fan base while avoiding the political fallout of staging shows in Israel. Israeli tourism to Georgia has risen steadily since the Oct 7 attacks, and the native Jewish population is estimated at 500-1,000 residents. The episode raises questions about promoter responsibility when statements clash with regional values.

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> “In a country scarred by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment,” — Marta Cienkowska, Polish Culture Minister

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> “We are clear that the past comments and actions of this artist are offensive and wrong, and not reflective of London’s values,” — Spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan

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> “Has manic episode, turns antisemitic, gets back on meds, walks his previous statements, and now a supporter of Israel Kanye just cant win honestly ?????.” — @4LeafOddity (Clover) on X

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