Gusttavo Lima announces that he will no longer do shows in the town hall, despite the “special price”

Singer said on air that his city-funded presentations will be canceled after criticism over his multi-million dollar fees

Gusttavo Lima said during a live broadcast on Monday (30/9) that he should no longer accept invitations to shows promoted by municipalities, despite, according to him, charging a “special price” for these events. The statement comes amid accusations the singer has faced in court and controversy over the value of his performances in small towns.

On the same day he was the target of Operation Integration – an investigation investigating crimes related to gambling, money laundering and asset concealment -, Gusttavo was hired for 1.1 million R$ to perform at the Patron Saint Festival, in Petrolândia (FOOT). . The city, which has around 37 thousand inhabitants, was at the center of criticism that questioned the high cost of the presentation, financed with public money.

Justification and criticism

The country singer apologized to his fans in Pernambuco and said the ban on performances in town halls would be a response to the criticism. “For about two years now it has always been said: ‘Gusttavo Lima does a show in the town hall’. And, another thing, these are Gusttavo Lima’s cheapest shows. We make a special price to have access to our fans,” he said. declared the singer, when he mentions that these events generate savings for contractors. However, he declared that from now on his team will no longer accept these invitations. “If that’s what worries Gusttavo, then there won’t be any more,” he concluded.

History of investigations

In 2022, Gusttavo Lima found himself at the center of several investigations in several states, such as Minas Gerais, Bahia, Ceará and Rio de Janeiro, after being hired by municipalities with salaries in the millions. The Public Prosecutor tried to verify any irregularities in the contracts which, in many cases, exceeded the threshold of one million reais, especially in the smaller cities of the Northeast, North and Central-West.

These investigations have reignited debate over the use of public funds to finance large-scale arts events in places with fewer financial resources, raising questions about management priorities and resource allocation.

Source: Terra

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