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Backstreet Boys, Paul Anka and America Backstreet Boys, Paul Anka and America have cancelled and postponed their upcoming concerts in Israel. Much like Neil Young, these acts cited security problems, not politics, indicating that they would like to return to Israel when the current violence has abated.
have cancelled and postponed their upcoming concerts in Israel. Anka, who is 72, was due to perform in Tel Aviv on 24 and 26 July. The gigs were postponed because of "the current situation in the Middle East", his spokesperson told the Hollywood Reporter. "Once the local situation is resolved, he will be there with the latest version of his fantastic performance."
Much like Neil Young, these acts cited security problems, not politics, indicating that Backstreet Boys' three sold-out shows in Tel Aviv were to be the band's first appearances in the country. "This is a major disappointment for the band and fans," they said in a statement. "To assure the safety of [our] audience", the reunited boy band are hoping to reschedule the gigs in March and April 2015.
they would like to return to Israel when the current violence has In addition to America's cancelled gig on 7 August, organisers of Jerusalem's Season of Culture announced that they are postponing the city's summer-long festival. Government officials have also decided to scale down a public celebration for the inauguration of Reuven Rivlin, Israel's new president. "We support the [Israel Defence Forces] in its holy mission to bring quiet and calm to all residents of Israel, as soon as possible," wrote Rivlin and Yuli Edelstein, the Knesset's speaker, in a joint statement.
abated. As combat between Israel and Gaza enters its second week, the Palestinian death toll has soared past 350. Megadeth, Lana Del Rey and Lady Gaga are among the musical artists scheduled to play in Israel over the next two months.
Anka, who is 72, was due to perform in
Tel Aviv on 24 and 26 July. The gigs were postponed because of "the
current situation in the Middle East", his spokesperson told the
Hollywood Reporter. "Once the local situation is resolved, he will be there with
the latest version of his fantastic performance."
Backstreet Boys' three sold-out
shows in Tel Aviv were to be the band's first appearances in the country.
"This is a major disappointment for the band and fans,"
they said in a statement. "To assure the safety of [our]
audience", the reunited boy band are hoping to reschedule the
gigs in March and April 2015.
In addition to America's cancelled gig on 7
August, organisers of Jerusalem's Season of Culture announced that
they are postponing the city's summer-long festival. Government
officials have also decided to scale down a public celebration for
the inauguration of Reuven Rivlin, Israel's new president. "We
support the [Israel Defence Forces] in its holy mission to bring
quiet and calm to all residents of Israel, as soon as possible,"
wrote Rivlin and Yuli Edelstein, the Knesset's speaker, in a joint
statement.
As combat between Israel and Gaza
enters its second week, the Palestinian death toll has soared past
350. Megadeth, Lana Del Rey and Lady Gaga are among the musical artists scheduled to play in Israel over the next two months.