Kurt Darren, Wynand de Villiers clash over concert fees

THE Theuns Jordaan Tribute Concert in Amsterdam was meant to be an honourable tribute to one of South Africa’s greatest artists. Instead, it has been plagued by drama between the promoter Wynand de Villiers and artists, most notably Kurt Darren.

- OLUTHANDO KETEY!

De Villiers recently released a statement, hitting back at a report in Rapport detailing the behind-the-scenes drama that happened in Amsterdam.

At the Tribute, the promoter revealed that production costs reached R5.3 million against ticket revenues of R2.8 million.

De Villers went on to reveal that Darren demanded and received an exorbitant fee of R92 000 for singing only a handful of songs.

“While sacrifices were made at every level, Kurt Darren chose to place money above meaning for his friend. We were left with no choice but to pay it, because without each artist, the production could not take place.”

In a statement issued to JOL, Darren’s management, with deep disappointment, noted the unfounded and misleading claims being circulated.

Darren dismissed as “insulting and disingenuous” the allegation that his involvement in an overseas tribute performance was driven by greed.