Chartres: The mayor opposes the Patrick Bruel concert

This is completely unusual. This August 21, 42 days before the launch of his tour at the Colisée in Chartres, the poster of Patrick Bruel's concert disappeared from the venue's website. Its main shareholders are the city of Chartres and the agglomeration.

At the same time, Ladislas Vergne, mayor (DVD) of Chartres multiplies the declarations on the theme and announces: “Out of respect for the potential victims, I oppose this concert in my city.” At first glance, we think of a simple political announcement effect. Énarque, this elected official knows well that only prefects can ban a show. And the latter must prove that there is a risk of disturbance to public order. In the recent past, this has been the only way to ban Dieudonné shows.

The mayor of Chartres explains that there is no money paid between the concert hall of his city, nor a contract signed with Patrick Bruel. When a producer who is a good customer, as is the case with Patrick Bruel, reserves a room, this one…