Nearly 100 conservative Muslims in Indonesia Protests call for cancellation of concert by famous band Coldplay, citing the band’s stance on supporting diversity and gender equality.
A famous band from England is scheduled to play a concert in Jakarta. Indonesia’s capital on November 15th as part of the tour in Asia. Under the big concert series “Music Of The Spheres World Tour”, 70,000 tickets at Gelora Bung Carneau Stadium were sold out in just two hours.
Coldplay is a band known for bringing the values of various beliefs into their music. And in the case of lead singer Chris Martin, he once dressed in the colors of the rainbow. which is the color that the LGBT group uses as a symbol when playing music and has even waved the Gay Pride flag during shows.
Jakarta is one of the most popular places to watch the band’s live streams. There are 1,600,000 fans in this city. Critics say Coldplay’s support of LGBT people risks eroding the moral fiber in Indonesia. and went to intoxicate youths in the country
Nearly a hundred demonstrators gathered on the main road after Friday prayers. Carrying signs with various messages and symbols, they marched to the British Embassy in Jakarta. that is heavily protected There was shouting along the way. “God is Great” and “We Don’t Want Coldplay”
Organizer Heri Susanto, one of the protesters from Bandung, said: “We are here to protect the young people of this country. from attempts to intoxicate them,” and said, “As an Indonesian Muslim We must not take Coldplay concerts.”
Novel Bamukmin, rally coordinator Speech criticizing the government for allowing Coldplay to hold concerts in the country with the most Muslim population in the world. And if the concert hasn’t been canceled yet Thousands of protesters will be there to face the famous bands as they leave the airport.
Last May Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has confirmed that Coldplay fans will not be affected traveling to concerts. And the concert will help revive the economy in the country. which has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak
Indonesia Ulema Council It is the most influential Islamic organization in the country. has asked the promoter company PK Entertainment Ensuring that Coldplay’s performances do not include LGBT expressions
Reuters stated that Peter Harjani, one of the founders of PK Entertainment, could not be reached. The company has been successful in bringing world-class artists to perform in Indonesia, such as Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, The Backstreet Boys and Justin Bieber.
As of Friday, the company’s website and social media channels still had only general information, such as ways to purchase tickets in advance.
Although Indonesia is a secular state and has many beliefs, But in the past few years There has been a growing backlash from smaller extremist groups, such as when Lady Gaga had to cancel a concert in Indonesia in 2012. after receiving threats of violence from hardline Muslim groups
