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Kurdish concert banned in Şırnak

Kurdish concert banned in Şırnak

“We once again face prohibitive practices against Kurdish culture and language. The ban on language, culture, and traditional attire persists, contributing to denial,” said a group protesting the ban.

13 November 2023

Organizers cancel Bursa music festival after banning of alcohol sales, camping

Organizers cancel Bursa music festival after banning of alcohol sales, camping

The governor's ban forced the event organizers to cancel the festival, adding to the growing list of concert and festival cancellations over the past couple of years.

Pop singer Aleyna Tilki's concert canceled for opposing anti-LGBTI+ rally

Pop singer Aleyna Tilki's concert canceled for opposing anti-LGBTI+ rally

Tilki was going to perform in a festival in Çorum, northern Türkiye. The district municipality has canceled her concert.

19 September 2022

Culture minister plays down festival bans in Türkiye

Culture minister plays down festival bans in Türkiye

The authorities have banned several music festivals since May, sometimes after pressure from religious groups.

14 September 2022

Another music festival banned in Türkiye

Another music festival banned in Türkiye

Three music festivals have been banned in the country since May. The opposition-led Fethiye Municipality said it will take legal action against the ban.

Cancellation of Zeytinli Rock Festival has 'no legal basis,' says organizer

Cancellation of Zeytinli Rock Festival has 'no legal basis,' says organizer

One of the longest running rock festivals in Türkiye was canceled after pressure from a pro-government foundation, which had claimed the event would encourage "drug use and prostitution."

One of Türkiye's longest-running rock festivals banned 'to protect public security'

One of Türkiye's longest-running rock festivals banned 'to protect public security'

The Zeytinli Rock Festival has become the latest example of the increasing bans on concerts and festivals over the past couple of years. Days before the ban, a pro-government NGO had called for the cancellation of the festival.

Concert bans in Turkey 'unconstitutional and arbitrary,' says head of Turkish Bar Associations

Concert bans in Turkey 'unconstitutional and arbitrary,' says head of Turkish Bar Associations

The judiciary must take actions against the bans, Erinç Sağkan has said. "This is exactly why the judiciary exists."

6 June 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Bursa governor cancels 'all events' in city ahead of concerts of Aynur Doğan, Mem Ararat

Bursa governor cancels 'all events' in city ahead of concerts of Aynur Doğan, Mem Ararat

The Governor's Office also cited the protection of public order and security, as well as of "national security, the fundamental principles of the republic and the indivisible integrity of the state and the nation" for the ban.

More concerts of protest musicians banned by AKP municipalities

More concerts of protest musicians banned by AKP municipalities

The government's bans on cultural events continued with the cancellation of the concerts of musicians Niyazi Koyuncu and Apolas Lermi.

Aynur Doğan continues her Turkey tour

Aynur Doğan continues her Turkey tour

Despite the bans against her concerts, Kurdish-Alevi singer Aynur Doğan continues performing across Turkey.

Grup Yorum Not Given Permission for a Concert in İstanbul, Says Governor’s Office

Grup Yorum Not Given Permission for a Concert in İstanbul, Says Governor’s Office

After Grup Yorum music band announced that they received a permission to hold a concert in Yenikapı for the first time after years, the Governor’s Office of İstanbul has stated that no permission for concerts has been given to the group.

‘Revoke Statutory Decrees’ Concert Banned by Şişli District Governorship

‘Revoke Statutory Decrees’ Concert Banned by Şişli District Governorship

A concert to be held with the slogan “Revoke the Statutory Decrees, Close the State of Emergency Commission” has been banned by the Şişli District Governorship in İstanbul.

21 November 2019

Concert of Sabahat Akkiraz Cancelled by Governorship of Ankara

Concert of Sabahat Akkiraz Cancelled by Governorship of Ankara

The Governorship of Ankara has cancelled the concert to be held by Turkish Folk Music singer Sabahat Akkiraz in Ankara Batıkent on September 22 on the ground that “it is not deemed suitable for public welfare and public security”.

20 September 2019