Turkish Activists Threaten Singer Valery Meladze Concerts Over Israel Shows
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Turkish activists are considering demanding a ban on Russian singer Valery Meladze's concerts in Turkey because of his performances in Israel and appearances with comedian Maxim Galkin. Meladze performed in Caesarea, Israel, on October 28, and previously shared a stage with Galkin. This follows the cancellation of Galkin's Istanbul concert due to his pro-Israel statements. Meladze has a concert scheduled in Istanbul for October 1, 2027.
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- Turkish activists may seek to ban singer Valery Meladze's concerts due to his performances in Israel.
- Meladze performed in Caesarea, Israel, on October 28 as part of his world tour.
- Activists are also citing Meladze's appearances with comedian Maxim Galkin as a reason for the potential ban.
- Comedian Maxim Galkin's Istanbul concert was recently canceled over his pro-Israel statements.
- Meladze has a concert scheduled in Istanbul for October 1, 2027.
Turkish activists are reportedly considering calling on authorities to ban concerts by Russian singer Valery Meladze due to his recent performances in Israel. The activists are also citing his appearances with comedian Maxim Galkin as a reason for their potential action. Meladze performed in Caesarea, Israel, on October 28 as part of his world tour, singing hits from his 30-year career without making political statements. He and Galkin previously shared a stage in Balti, Moldova, on May 23, 2025.
This situation follows the recent cancellation of a Maxim Galkin concert in Istanbul. The Istanbul governor's office cited public order and safety concerns for the cancellation, which came after demands from a local group called "October 7" to ban the show due to Galkin's pro-Israel statements after the October 7, 2023 attacks. Meladze has a concert scheduled for October 1, 2027, at the Istanbul Congress Center, though Turkish media have not yet reported any active campaign against his performances.
Meladze's concert in Israel was held outdoors at the Caesarea amphitheater. The singer's world tour celebrates his three decades in music. The report notes that there are currently no publications in Turkish media about a real campaign against Meladze's upcoming shows.
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