Neil Young cancels planned free concert in Ukraine

Neil Young has canceled his planned free concert in Ukraine, citing concerns for his crew and equipment amid the ongoing war with Russia. The rocker initially announced plans to kick off his Love Earth world tour in Ukraine but has now confirmed the event will not proceed. "Our concert in Ukraine is canceled," Young wrote in a statement on his Neil Young Archives website. "We had a good venue, close to a shelter, but the changing situation on the ground was too much. I could not in good conscience take my crew and instruments into that area. My apologies to all. Ukraine is a great country with a good leader. Slava Ukraini."