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Massive Attack Cancel Nice Performance After Deadly Attack

They were scheduled to play as part of the Nice Jazz Festival.
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Following the truck attack on Nice, France yesterday (July 14) that killed 84 people and left dozens more injured, musicians are canceling their scheduled performances in the city.

Bristol trip-hop group Massive Attack, who were scheduled to perform on Tuesday, July 19 as part of this weekend's Nice Jazz Festival are among the acts canceling performances. "In light of the tragic and senseless events in Nice our show on Tuesday is cancelled," they wrote on social media, adding, "toutes nos pensees vont aux victimes" (All our thoughts are with the victims). The rest of their European summer tour will go on as planned.

Organizers of the Nice Jazz Festival have also cancelled their event. It was to host George Clinton, Gallant, Parov Stelar, Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, and more. The Jazz A Juan Festival has also cancelled their performances for July 15, 16, and 18. Rihanna has also cancelled her standalone show scheduled for tonight.

However, one musician is keen on keeping spirits high. Dillon Francis tweeted earlier today, "Tomorrow I will be in France with @djsnake and we will bring positivity happiness and love to our show for all of you…on vous aime."