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Gil Ofarim Performs First Concert After Antisemitism Scandal

The singer's comeback show in Bochum drew 200 attendees, faced mixed reactions, and featured heightened security measures.

Gil Ofarim sucht den Weg zurück in die Öffentlichkeit.
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Overview

  • Gil Ofarim performed at the Matrix club in Bochum on April 17, marking his first concert since admitting to fabricating an antisemitic incident in 2021.
  • Around 200 fans attended the event, which featured songs from his career and his new single, 'Korrektur der Zeit.'
  • The concert was accompanied by significant security measures due to online criticism, though police reported no concrete threats.
  • Public reactions to his return were divided, with some calling for boycotts and others expressing support for his comeback.
  • Event organizer Dirk Zimmer defended Ofarim, stating that everyone deserves a second chance and emphasizing his accountability for past actions.