Marco Antonio Abreu, of Kiss FM, spoke out after the cancellation of a show the group would have performed on the occasion of the radio’s anniversary
Radio host Marco Antonio Abreu, of Kiss FM, caused a stir on social media when he celebrated the cancellation of a show by the band Ultraje a Rigor, led by Roger Moreira. Abreu called members of the group “fascists” in a post, which sparked outrage from the singer and the band.
Show deletion
The band were supposed to play at the Tokyo Marine Hall on July 13, as a 23rd anniversary attraction for Kiss FM, which also falls on Rock Day, but the event was canceled by the broadcaster.
In a post on his private profile, Abreu celebrated: “Thank God, Kiss thought better of it and decided to cancel the radio’s anniversary show with the scandalous shit of Ultraje a Rigor. An important radio like ours deserves a party of respect and not a group of bankrupt fascists.”
Radio pronunciation
The message was deleted soon after, but set social media ablaze. In light of the repercussions, the radio issued an official note, underlining its commitment to impartiality and respect for the public and underlining that the statements made by its communicators on social networks are of a personal nature.
The note reads: “Publications made by our communicators on their personal pages do not reflect the opinion of Kiss FM and do not necessarily represent the values and principles of the station. We treat with great care any problem that may arise due to isolated messages seriously and therefore we reiterate to listeners and partners that the information validated by Kiss FM is found on the station’s official channels”, reads the text.
Band reaction
The band Ultraje a Rigor, through their profile on very important) there are 36 days left until the event and this is the answer we have?”.
Guitarist Marcos Kleine also asked, “So @Kiss_FM, are you going to fire this guy? Or cut him?”
Apologies
After the controversy, Abreu received many messages of support on his profile, but also attacks from right-wing listeners who intend to organize a boycott against the radio. This Saturday (8/6), he returned to social media to apologize: “Friends, I would like to clarify that, in a moment of personal excitement, I made a mistake in criticizing a certain band and I felt that, without the slightest intention, I damaged the station I work for. Kiss FM is an impartial channel that respects the public and offers quality content. I apologize to the station, my directors and the public and does not reflect any of the vehicles I work for.
Threat of prosecution
Roger Moreira did not accept the apology: “You will learn responsibility. Of course the coward no longer talks about the band now. You will have to prove what you said, you scoundrel. In court. The trial is underway. You are a fascist,” wrote the musician on social media.
And there, @Kiss_FM? We are attacked by @marcokissfmthey cancel the show that was supposed to be held on World Rock Day (a very important date) with 36 days to go until the event ends and this is what we have in response?@roxmo @MarcosKleine @bacalhas pic.twitter.com/5tLX8eCEaB
— Absolutely outraged (@UltrajeOficial) June 8, 2024
And there @Kiss_FM Will they fire him? Or will they clean up? pic.twitter.com/DVW9QIGqlF
—Marcos Kleine (@MarcosKleine) June 8, 2024
Announcement: Friends, I would like to clarify that, in a moment of personal excitement, I made a mistake in criticizing a certain band and I felt that, without the slightest intention, I had done harm to the station I work for. *CONTINUE*⬇️⬇️⬇️
— uncle marco antonio (@marcokissfm) June 8, 2024
Kiss FM is an impartial vehicle, which respects the public and offers quality content. I apologize to the broadcaster, my directors and the public. The review I made (my opinion has not changed) is strictly personal and does not reflect any of the stores I work for
— uncle marco antonio (@marcokissfm) June 8, 2024
Source: Terra
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