Madonna's Moscow gig moves venue and date over safety concerns

The venue and the date of Madonna's upcoming (and very first) Moscow gig has been changed, following those previously reported concerns that the original venue, outside a Moscow university, would lead to students packing out local college buildings in order to get a free glimpse of the star, and in doing so endangering themselves in a falling-out-of- windows kind of way. After officials expressed those concerns it was pointed out the only other suitably sized venue - the local football stadium - was being used for a football match that night - hence the change of date. By moving to 12 Sep, Madonna will now be able to play at the home of the Spartak Moscow football team where, it is hoped, less freeloading students will tumble to their death. Which is good news.