On August 14, the Central Stadium in Almaty will host a concert by Ye (Kanye West). City services have prepared for the event and organized convenient transport for spectators. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing the press service of the city akimat.
After the concert, 60 free shuttles will take guests to six destinations. They will be waiting near the stadium.
"In addition, the operation of public transport and the metro will be strengthened. The Baikonur metro station will close for passengers at 21:00. Concert visitors are recommended to use the Abai and Mukhtar Auezov Theater stations. Metro operation will be extended until at least 01:00, and if necessary, until 03:00," the statement said.
From 16:00, traffic near the stadium will begin to be gradually restricted. Sections of Baitursynov, Satpayev streets and Abai Avenue will be closed.
Police officers will regulate traffic on site. Citizens and guests are advised to plan their route in advance and use public transport.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that Kanye West (Ye) performed in Portugal at the Algarve Stadium and gathered about 34 thousand spectators. Prior to that, Kanye's tours were canceled in the UK, France, Poland, Italy, and the Czech Republic, and Australia refused to grant the artist an entry visa.
Preparation for the Concert
The Almaty akimat is preparing for the large-scale event in several directions. First of all, the safety and comfort of spectators. For this purpose, additional buses, extended metro hours, and traffic regulation are provided.
Shuttle Routes
60 free shuttles will operate on six routes. They will depart from the stadium after the concert ends. This will allow spectators to reach different parts of the city.
Metro Operations
The metro will also operate in a special mode. The Baikonur station will close at 21:00. This is due to the station's proximity to the stadium and security measures. Spectators are recommended to use the Abai and Mukhtar Auezov Theater stations. The metro will operate until at least 01:00, and if necessary, until 03:00.
Traffic Restrictions
From 16:00, traffic restrictions near the stadium will begin. Sections of Baitursynov, Satpayev streets and Abai Avenue will be closed. Police officers will regulate traffic and provide necessary assistance.
Kanye's Tour History
Kanye West is a world-famous rapper and producer. His tour schedule has recently undergone a number of changes. At a concert in Portugal, he gathered 34 thousand spectators. However, earlier tours were canceled in the UK, France, Poland, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Australia refused to grant the artist an entry visa.
Conclusion
The concert in Almaty will be Kanye's first performance in Kazakhstan. The city akimat has taken all necessary measures to create comfortable conditions for spectators. Free shuttles, extended metro hours, and traffic regulation will all contribute to the successful holding of the concert.