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Gil Ofarim Begins Post-Scandal Comeback with Bochum Concert

The musician performs live for the first time in nearly three years following his admission of fabricating antisemitism allegations, as public reactions remain divided.

Gil Ofarim sucht den Weg zurück in die Öffentlichkeit.
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Overview

  • Gil Ofarim is set to perform his first concert since the 2021 antisemitism scandal at Club Matrix in Bochum on April 17, 2025.
  • The performance coincides with the release of his new single, 'Korrektur der Zeit,' marking his attempt to rebuild his career.
  • Ofarim admitted in court in 2023 that he fabricated claims of antisemitism against a Leipzig hotel employee, settling the case with a €10,000 fine.
  • The concert promoter, Dirk Zimmer, defended the event, emphasizing the importance of second chances despite online criticism and boycott calls.
  • Police confirmed no specific threats to the concert but increased security presence, while public opinion remains polarized over Ofarim's return to the stage.