Overview

• Muse announced the postponement of their Istanbul concert, originally scheduled for June 2025, to 2026 due to backlash over DBL Entertainment's involvement.
• The boycott against DBL Entertainment stems from remarks by its head, Abdulkadir Ozkan, who labeled protesters 'traitors,' sparking widespread criticism.
• The controversy is tied to anti-government protests in Turkey following the March 19 arrest of opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent critic of President Erdogan.
• Other artists, including Robbie Williams and Trevor Noah, have also faced disruptions as fans and activists target events linked to DBL Entertainment.
• Abdulkadir Ozkan has attempted to clarify his remarks, claiming they were taken out of context, but public outrage and calls for boycotts persist.