Hani Shaker punishes Ahmed Saad

After the artist Ahmed Saad penetrated the decisions of the Syndicate of Musical Professions in Egypt, the Syndicate announced the imposition of a fine on the artist for not complying with its previous decision regarding the prohibition of singing using flashes (playback), and the use of an eight-member band.

And a statement by the union, issued today, Saturday, said: “The union confirmed that it is firm regarding the application of the decision not to sing on the flashy (Playback), and the necessity for the band to accompany the singer or performer on the stage with a minimum of eight musicians, and the first to apply this decision was the singer Ahmed Saad on the occasion of He performed a concert on the North Coast on September 16 in a playback manner, accompanied by only four percussionists.

The syndicate added, “The performance was in a playback manner, and the ceremony was filmed and sent to the artist Hani Shaker, the captain of musicians, who contacted the board of directors and confirmed that there is no tolerance or exception in implementing the union’s decisions, and they decided to fine the singer Ahmed Saad only 20 thousand pounds, and warn him not to repeat singing on the flash. (Playback), and in the event of repetition, he will be referred to the Disciplinary Council, which has all powers according to the law.”

For his part, artist Hani Shaker confirmed that the decision is general and applies to all those who violate the union’s decisions without discrimination, noting that the union decided firmly to go on its way towards reforming the music and singing system as it is concerned with the employment of members and the development of its service systems for its members.

While an official source in the union confirmed that the decision to impose a fine on Ahmed Saad came after the union’s council meeting, noting that Hani Shaker was determined to apply it to Ahmed Saad, to convince everyone that the union was firm in implementing its decisions.

He added that if Ahmed Saad decided to sing using the "playback" method again, a decision would be issued to stop him from the Syndicate of Musical Professions.

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