Jared Leto Delivers Empowering Speech In Kiev During 30 Seconds To Mars Performance
Other bands may have cancelled shows in Ukraine due to the volatile political situation but not Jared Leto, not he.
By Melody Oei — 14 Mar 2014, 01:40 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
On Wednesday night, Oscar winner Jared Leto and his band 30 Seconds To Mars performed at Kiev's Independence Square
"I understand other bands have cancelled their shows but there was no f**king way 30 Seconds To Mars wasn't going to be here in this beautiful city in this great country here tonight", Jared Leto
The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman encouraged the Kiev crowd to stand up and fight for their dreams. "You guys are in the midst of something really beautiful and it may be difficult, but there's no price too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself," Leto said.
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"There's no price too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself," Leto told the crowd before performing hit song "The Kill"
Jared Leto wasn’t just talking the talk during his Oscars acceptance speech, but instead, he walked the walk in support of the Ukrainian people by playing a show with his band, 30 Seconds to Mars, in Kiev’s Independence Square.
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During his visit, Jared Leto also toured Kiev and paid tribute to dozens killed during clashes with police
With ongoing riots, international officials warn Kiev isn’t a safe place for visitors. By going forward with their scheduled concert and tour of the city, Jared and his 30 Seconds to Mars bandmates are effectively saying they are unafraid of standing by Ukranian citizens.
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