The lead singer of The Killers, aged 42, made a controversial comment during their show in Batumi, Georgia. He referred to the audience as “brothers and sisters”, which did not sit well with the crowd. This unexpected statement led to some fans walking out of the concert in protest.
Georgia and Russia have a complicated history. Georgia gained independence from Russia in 1991, but Moscow’s forces invaded in 2008 and continue to occupy two breakaway regions. Tensions have escalated due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the past year, leading to an influx of Russian emigrants to Georgia.
After the show, The Killers took to Twitter to offer an apology and clarify their intentions. They stated that it was never their intention to offend anyone and they have a tradition of inviting people on stage to play drums. They acknowledged that the comment about the audience being “brothers and sisters” could be misinterpreted and apologized for any upset caused. The band expressed their solidarity with the people of Georgia and expressed a desire to return in the future.
During the performance, The Killers invited a Russian fan on stage to help perform one of their songs. The lead singer asked the audience if they were okay with it, which was met with boos. He then questioned why someone’s nationality should prevent them from considering that person a brother. The lead singer later emphasized the band’s belief in music’s ability to bring people together and encouraged unity among the audience.
David Kezerashvili, Georgia’s former defense minister, commented on the incident, acknowledging the complexity of the issue for outsiders. He mentioned the divide between ordinary Georgians and the government regarding Russia. While the public sees their future aligned with the West, the government is leaning towards Moscow. Kezerashvili explained that many Georgians were upset when the government refused to impose sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, and there are concerns about the growing influence of the Kremlin. The events at the concert highlighted these concerns among the Georgian population.
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