Anyma Concert Cancellation in Istanbul Appealed by Promoter Over Satanic Content Claims
Permits were revoked by Turkish authorities after, the artist says, "selected darker moments from our story and show were taken out of context."
Anyma, the Turkish artist, had his concert in Istanbul canceled after a promoter appealed the decision made by local authorities. The performance, originally scheduled for September 12 at Ataköy Marina Arena, was halted following concerns over visual content manipulated with AI. Anyma, whose real name is Matteo Milleri, vehemently denied the portrayal of his work as satanic, stating that such accusations were taken out of context and used to create a false narrative.
The Turkish Ministry of Culture ultimately revoked the show permits based on the religious claims. The promoter has now resubmitted a permit application, including Anyma's statement, requesting a reconsideration of the decision. Despite the cancellation, the event was expected to attract approximately 12,000 international attendees, potentially generating millions in marketing, media, and tourism value.
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