The concert of the Russian group Slaughter to Prevail and the Polish group Behemoth in Türkiye was canceled due to the artists' image. This is reported by from the link to the administration of the Beshiktash district.
Both performances are scheduled to take place at the Zorlu PSM Art Center in Istanbul. Russian musicians were supposed to go on stage on February 10, Poles – the next day. The reason for this decision was due to negative reactions from local activists.
“They have caused a backlash because they are incompatible with our social values. Concerts, festivals and other events on the territory of Zorlu PSM are banned for a period of two days,” the council reported.
The website representative said that the ticket purchase money will be returned to the buyer within the framework of standard procedures and conditions.
Previously, the concert of the famous American band Limp Bizkit, scheduled to take place in Estonia on May 31, was canceled. The musicians were accused of supporting Crimea.
