British Band Muse Delays Turkey Concert as Boycott Row Escalates

Following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the popular mayor of Istanbul, mass protests have broken out in Turkey, which are now also beginning to affect the cultural sector. International stars are cancelling performances, partly at the insistence of Turkish fans.

British rock band Muse has postponed a planned concert in Istanbul, saying it no longer wants to work with a Turkish concert organization whose leader has criticized recent anti-government protests.

British band Muse have pulled out of a concert in Istanbul after the concert promoter insulted anti-government protesters, sparking pressure from fans and local artists, according to the BBC.

Muse cancel show in Istanbul after call for boycott of concert promoter

Large-scale anti-government protests began last month after the jailing of the Turkish city’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu.

Students have also called for boycotting companies linked to President Erdogan's regime.

The rock band Muse temporarily cancels their concert in Istanbul. The British band reacts to boycott calls. But there is also criticism.