Fans furious at Toni Cetinski for canceled concert: “You’ve made so much money in Serbia, and now this” Croatian singer Toni Cetinski canceled his concert at Novi Sad’s Spens hall, claiming it evoked painful memories from the 1990s war. His decision, announced hours before the show, angered fans who had bought tickets and waited months. Fans accused Cetinski of fabricating the reason, suggesting it was a cover for poor ticket sales and exploiting nationalistic sentiments, especially after he had performed at Spens multiple times previously.

• Toni Cetinski canceled a concert in Novi Sad’s Spens hall on March 8.
• He cited “painful memories from the war-torn nineties” associated with the venue.
• Fans expressed deep disappointment and anger, accusing him of spreading misinformation and damaging his artistic integrity.
• Some fans speculated the cancellation was a cover for poor ticket sales, disguised as nationalism.
• The Spens management expressed regret, noting Cetinski had previously held successful concerts there and regretting that malice overshadowed a celebration.
• Cetinski had performed at Spens four times between 2012 and 2023.