Istanbul, April 1, 2025 (AFP) - Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig

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2025-04-01
British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the Turkish concert promoter lashed out at those involved in recent anti-government protests. In a post on X on Monday, the band announced plans to play Istanbul on June 11, with tickets going on sale on April 3. But there was immediate backlash, with fans and artists saying they would boycott the gig over remarks by Abdulkadir Ozk......
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