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Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clerics
Promoter Shoemaker Live said the shows will support tourism and culture and include a pledge to donate 100,000 pairs of shoes.
- Two upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Indonesia will go ahead despite opposition from the Indonesian Ulema Council over his past support for Israel, the organizer said Tuesday.
- The Indonesian Ulema Council demanded cancellation on October 10, citing Bocelli's 2010 fundraiser for the Israel Defense Forces and a 2022 concert in Tel Aviv.
- Concert promoter Shoemaker Live said the performances will proceed as planned, arguing they support Indonesia's tourism and culture sectors after consultations with government officials.
- Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim, the council's chair for foreign affairs, reaffirmed opposition Tuesday, stating the concerts could "hurt the feelings of many Indonesians who strongly support Palestinians."
- Shoemaker Live founder Prajna Murdaya announced a pledge to donate 100,000 pairs of shoes to war-affected regions, adding that Bocelli will dedicate songs to world peace.
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Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clerics
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country's top Muslim clerical body.
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JAKARTA — Digital advertisements for ticket sales for Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who was scheduled to hold a concert in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, on Saturday (October 31, 2026), are still circulating. Ticket sales and concert flyers...
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