Police detained musicians from the band «Restart» at Sennaya Square, the artists themselves told «Rotonda». They invited journalists to the concert, saying it was organized in support of «Stoptime» vocalist Diana Loginova (Naoko). However, they later asked not to associate their performance with the detentions of colleagues.
«Restart» sang Noize MC's song «The Universe is Infinite» and performed several tracks by rapper Morgenstern. «We didn't play anything forbidden. We were not explained why we were detained,» — one of the musicians told «Rotonda».
The detainees are under 18 years old. Police explained to journalists that the musicians were detained because they performed in a place not designated for this purpose.
As SOTAvision* correspondent found out, since all detainees are minors, their parents are going to pick them up from the police station.
One of the law enforcement officers stated that protocols would be drafted against the young people under the city legislation article «Violation of the order and requirements for conducting street performances in St. Petersburg». After this, they should be released.
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