Andrea Bocelli's Indonesia concerts to proceed despite Muslim clerics' opposition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's two concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite the country's top Muslim clerical body demanding their cancellation.

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's two concerts in Indonesia will proceed as scheduled despite opposition from the Indonesian Ulema Council, the country's most influential body of Islamic scholars. The council demanded on 10 October that organisers cancel performances at the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple on 31 October and in Jakarta on 3 November. The council cited Bocelli's past support for Israel, including his participation in a 2010 fundraiser in Los Angeles for the Israel Defense Forces and a 2022 concert in Tel Aviv.

Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation and does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel. The country has long supported Palestinians.

Bocelli's concert promoter Shoemaker Live said the concerts would take place as planned. The company argued that the performances would support Indonesia's tourism and culture sectors and that the decision was made in consultation with government officials and other stakeholders. Shoemaker Live founder Prajna Murdaya said Bocelli 'stands on the side of humanity and wishes to share hope for peace, especially with those who are unable to experience it today'. Murdaya added that Bocelli is expected to dedicate a song during each performance to humanity and world peace, particularly for children and communities living amid conflict.

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Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clericsItalian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country's top Muslim clerical body.Clickorlando · 27 Oct, 10:40
Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clericsItalian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country's top Muslim clerical body.News4Jax · 27 Oct, 10:40

In this story: Andrea Bocelli · Indonesian Ulema Council · Indonesia · Shoemaker Live · Prajna Murdaya · Borobudur Temple

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