On August 17, the Rostov group Kasta published an appeal to fans on social networks, in which they suggested that they organize secret concerts. The report said that the group was included in the list of artists whose public concerts in Russia were canceled by the authorities. Cast members invited fans to gather with friends, chip in, book a "small suitable" spot, and contact the band to come to the show.

On August 17, the Anacondaz group announced the postponement of all concerts in Russia scheduled for 2022. According to the statement of the musicians, the reason was the pressure of the authorities on the organizers and concert venues. The musicians emphasize that the purchased tickets will be valid and there is no need to change them.

The report of Anacondaz also refers to the beginning of a trial due to disrupted concerts in Yekaterinburg and Perm. The human rights group "Agora" helps the musicians with this.

In early July, an unofficial "list of banned artists" appeared in Russia, which is distributed in the chat rooms of concert promoters. It included DDT, Zemfira, Noize MC, Oksimiron, Time Machine, Aquarium, Caste, Bi-2, Accident, Valery Meladze and other performers.

Earlier, the soloist of the Aloe Vera group, whose performances in Russian cities were disrupted by the authorities, told Meduza that she held a secret concert in Moscow, after which FSB officers came to the owner of the venue. They tried to identify everyone who was at the event.