Reaction of Musicians to Cancellation of Zeytinli Rock Festival

The musicians protested that the Zeytinli Rock Festival was banned by the Burhaniye District Governor's Office on the pretext of 'public safety and health, public peace, protection of the environment'. In the post made on the official account of the rock music group Mor ve Ötesi, referring to the elections, "This summer is the last summer of prohibitionism. We will tear this straitjacket apart by singing songs together.”

Balıkesir Burhaniye District Governorate banned the Zeytinli Rock Festival, in which 70 artists and bands will take the stage, on the pretext of 'public safety and health, public peace, protection of the environment'.

Music groups and artists reacted to the ban decision.

In the post made on the official accounts of many artists and groups, referring to the elections, "This "bad, mediocre" mentality that has shadowed our youth for 20 years will end soon. We will have bigger festivals that day.” it was said.