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Cape Town - A letter responding to accusations of racist crew hiring practices from U2's manager Paul Macguinnes has been posted on Facebook.
In the letter, posted by Big Concerts, McGuinness and Arthur Fogel of Live Nation state categorically that the allegations are unfounded.
The South African Roadies Association (SARA) had previously threatened to picket the Johannesburg show due to what it called racist hiring practices by the local tour promoters.
"This is simply not true," the statement reads, "in fact in Johannesburg, 97% of the crew are black, and in Cape Town, 100% of the local crew are black.
"This show production is contracted to the All Access Company - the highest rated and most skilled labour crew provider in South Africa, (which has a Black Economic Empowerment Rating of Level 3).
"In both Johannesburg and Cape Town - 250 local positions are filled by All Access, including stagehands, skilled and technical roles.
"In addition, through All Access, the tour has provided 50 Workshop Training positions for local black youths."
In the letter, posted by Big Concerts, McGuinness and Arthur Fogel of Live Nation state categorically that the allegations are unfounded.
The South African Roadies Association (SARA) had previously threatened to picket the Johannesburg show due to what it called racist hiring practices by the local tour promoters.
"This is simply not true," the statement reads, "in fact in Johannesburg, 97% of the crew are black, and in Cape Town, 100% of the local crew are black.
"This show production is contracted to the All Access Company - the highest rated and most skilled labour crew provider in South Africa, (which has a Black Economic Empowerment Rating of Level 3).
"In both Johannesburg and Cape Town - 250 local positions are filled by All Access, including stagehands, skilled and technical roles.
"In addition, through All Access, the tour has provided 50 Workshop Training positions for local black youths."
