Robbie Williams canceled his concert in Istanbul planned for this October 7 due to security risks and coincidence with the Second anniversary of Hamas’s attack to Israel. The decision was taken with the Turkish authorities and the organization of the event to protect the attendees and avoid any incident.
The cancellation of the concert was given after warnings of Turkish NGOs and social network users who asked to suspend the event, accusing To the singer of being “Zionist”. The Bubilet company, responsible for the sale of tickets, He announced the suspension at the request of the Istanbul Government.
In addition, they threatened with Reveal the personal data of the producer owner If it did not suspend the event. The concert had been organized by the producer DBL Entertainmentwhich last March was the object of a boycott promoted by youth groups of the opposition, who considered that their owner maintained A position too close to the Turkish government.
The details of the cancellation of the show
The cancellation of the Robbie Williams concert in Istanbul, occurred in a context of deep political and social tension in Türkiyedirectly influenced by the war in Gaza. The event was scheduled to coincide with the second anniversary of Hamas’s attack in Israela highly sensitive date that intensified the protests of Pro-Palestinian groups in Türkiye.
The Turkish government, led by President Rece Tayyip Erdoan, maintained a position firmly Anti-Israelí, qualifying Israel’s military operations of “genocide” and supporting the Palestinian cause. This polarized political climate prepared the scenario for controversy around the Williams concert. Boicot campaign against Robbie Williams FEU promoted by activists and pro-gaza organizations in social networkswho accused him of being “Zionist”.
These accusations were based on their Actions in Israel in 2015 and 2023as well as in The Jewish ancestry of his wife. Intense online pressure, added to physical protests planning, led the authorities to take action. The Governor of Istanbul cited “Security problems” To cancel the concert, a justification that reflects the weight of political considerations and public pressure at a time of great social sensitivity.
What Robbie Williams said after the cancellation of his show
The British artist expressed himself through his social networks, ensuring that the security of his fans “It’s the first” and that deeply laments the suspension, which was “Out of our control.” Williams stressed that he was excited to close the tour Britpop in Istanbulcity chosen by the connection of his family with Türkiye.
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The show was going to be held at the Atakoy sports port in the Turkish capital just the day The second anniversary of Hamas’s attack on communities in southern Israel is fulfilledfact that caused more than 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages in Gaza. The coincidence increased concern for possible incidents and motivated the decision to postpone the event.
Both the organization of the concert and Williams They agreed to prioritize the security of the attendees. The cancellation caused reactions in social networks, but the singer reaffirmed his desire to play again in Türkiye in safe conditions and keep the tour without compromising the integrity of his audience.
Source: Ambito
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