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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.

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

Governor says banned Fethiye music festival over ecological concerns, motives questioned

Governor says banned Fethiye music festival over ecological concerns, motives questioned

While an environmental group supported the decision not to allow a festival in a protected area, it questioned the governor's sincerity, pointing to a hotel and a highway project in other protected areas in the city.

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.

Ankara Governorship Shortens METU Spring Festival

Ankara Governorship Shortens METU Spring Festival

32nd International Spring Festival of the Middle East Technical University will be held this year on a single day due to a ban imposed by the Ankara Governorship.