Published 5 months ago

Judge rules: Roger Waters can still perform in Frankfurt

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Roger Waters will perform at Frankfurt Festhalle on May 29. City and state had argued for the show to be cancelled, calling Waters "one of the world's most influential antisemites" The court said that although Waters' show obviously borrows symbolism linked to National Socialism, it could not see that he was glorifying or qualifying Nazi deeds.

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The Guardian

Roger Waters wins legal battle to gig in Frankfurt amid antisemitism row

Court rules in favour of former Pink Floyd frontman despite ‘tasteless’ use of Nazi-inspired symbolismRoger Waters, the former Pink Floyd frontman, has won his legal battle to perform a concert in Frankfurt after attempts to ban the event amid accusations of antisemitism.Magistrates acting on behalf of the German city had instructed the venue two months ago to cancel the concert on 28 May, accusing Waters of being “one of the most widely known a…

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Roger Waters Frankfurt concert will go ahead after ban is overturned

Roger Waters, one of the founding members of Pink Floyd, has won a legal battle against the city of Frankfurt after a court overturned the decision to bar hi

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

Roger Waters darf in Frankfurt auftreten

Der Mitgründer von "Pink Floyd" hatte einen Eilantrag gegen die Stadt und das Land Hessen eingereicht. Das Verwaltungsgericht gab ihm am Montag recht.

5 months ago·Munich, Germany

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Deutsche Welle

Frankfurt must allow Roger Waters performance, court says – DW – 04/24/2023

City and state had argued for the show to be cancelled, calling Waters "one of the world's most influential antisemites." The co-founder of the British rock band Pink Floyd said he's fighting for free speech.

5 months ago·Germany

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Berliner Morgenpost

Gericht: Roger Waters darf in Frankfurt auftreten

Auch, weil sich der Sänger an Symbolen der nationalsozialistischen Herrschaft bedient, sollte ein Auftritt in der Festhalle verhindert werden. Das Gericht erlaubt das Konzert aber. Wieso?

5 months ago·Berlin, Germany

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Zeit Online

Allegations of anti-Semitism: Administrative Court allows Roger Waters' appearance in Frankfurt

Due to allegations of anti-Semitism, Frankfurt am Main wanted to cancel a Roger Waters concert. A court may see references to Nazi symbols, but allows the appearance.

5 months ago·Germany

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