Muse Postpones Istanbul Concert Amid Boycott and Protests Against Turkish Government Policies

April 2, 2025
Muse Postpones Istanbul Concert Amid Boycott and Protests Against Turkish Government Policies
  • Fans have shown strong support for Muse's decision, demonstrating solidarity with the protests in Turkey.

  • Despite the postponement, some fans remain dissatisfied, and both Muse and Robbie Williams have yet to publicly address the situation.

  • The band expressed gratitude for their fans' support and emphasized the importance of considering their concerns in the decision to postpone the show.

  • In response to the backlash, Abdulkadir Ozkan, the promoter from DBL Entertainment, announced that his company would withdraw from organizing the concerts, allowing another company to take over.

  • The postponement comes amid a nationwide consumer boycott declared on April 2, 2025, against President Erdoğan's policies, prompting investigations into calls for division by the Istanbul prosecutor's office.

  • Ane Brun has also supported the boycott, citing the imprisonment of university students advocating for democratic rights, which she attributes to DBL's connections to the government.

  • Muse has postponed their Istanbul concert originally set for June 11, 2025, due to a boycott of DBL Entertainment by Turkish fans and ongoing protests against the government's actions.

  • Ozkan later claimed his comments were taken out of context and did not intend to target peaceful protesters, but this did not quell the backlash against DBL Entertainment.

  • Recent protests have seen a significant crackdown by authorities, with reports of thousands detained and violent responses to demonstrators, marking a severe escalation in state repression.

  • Prominent Turkish singer Gaye Su Akyol has publicly urged artists to consider the pro-democracy movement's boycott of DBL, emphasizing solidarity with the protests.

  • Critics of the government have initiated boycotts against pro-government companies, leading to sharp criticism from the ruling administration.

  • In related news, Muse's frontman Matt Bellamy has unveiled a new guitar design influenced by classic American road movies, while bassist Chris Wolstenholme hinted at plans for a new album expected in 2026.

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