The Balearic group Fades interrupted their Vilassar de Mar concert after ice was thrown at them. The event was suspended following several incidents. The band links the aggression to rising hostility against queer artists.
A concert by the Balearic group Fades in Vilassar de Mar (Barcelona) was abruptly suspended after the band reported being targeted by homophobic aggression during their performance. According to a statement released on their social media, the group was forced to halt the show multiple times after ice cubes were thrown at them on stage, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the event.
Fades described the incident as the third such attack they have faced during their current tour, which has included only ten concerts so far. The group highlighted that these physical aggressions have been accompanied by threats and widespread hostility on social media, which they attribute to their identity as queer individuals and their public support for Catalan language and culture.
The band emphasized that the escalation of such incidents reflects a broader climate of intolerance, which they link to the rise of far-right sentiment. In their statement, Fades called for collective action, urging communities to transform hate into strength and to continue occupying public spaces despite adversity.
Vilassar de Mar, a coastal town near Barcelona, has not previously been associated with high-profile incidents of this nature. However, recent years have seen a documented increase in reports of hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals across Spain. According to official data, the Ministry of the Interior recorded a rise in such cases nationwide, prompting calls for stronger protections and public awareness campaigns. The situation faced by Fades underscores ongoing challenges for artists and public figures who openly express their identity or political views in the current social climate.
