Robbie Williams Concert in Istanbul on October 7th Cancelled - Robbie Williams' Istanbul Concert Cancelled Due to Online Gaza Protests
Robbie Williams' concert in Istanbul, scheduled for October 7th, has been cancelled due to online protests against the event. The cancellation comes amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict.
Protesters, who referred to Williams as a 'Zionist', called for the concert's cancellation. They argued that Williams' past performances in Israel made him an unsuitable candidate for a concert in Turkey. Williams, who is married to Jewish American actress Ayda Field and has children with her, has not made a direct statement regarding the Gaza conflict.
The cancellation was announced by the Istanbul Governor’s Office, citing safety concerns. Williams expressed disappointment about the cancellation, stating that he was looking forward to performing in Istanbul and that his wife's family has ties to Turkey. Turkish NGOs and pro-Gaza social media accounts were instrumental in organizing the protests that led to the cancellation.
Robbie Williams' concert in Istanbul has been cancelled due to online protests against the event. The cancellation highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict and the impact of online activism on event cancellations.
