Lorde has cancelled her show in Israel after facing criticism.
Fans had demanded the Kiwi songstress join the Boycott Divestment Sanctions Movement which is making a stand against Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.
The Grammy award-winning star had announced her world tour on Twitter, confirming she’ll perform in Tel Aviv next year on June 5.
But Israeli media reported today that she had cancelledd the show.
“We regret to announce the cancellation of the Lorde concert in Israel planned for June. The tickets already bought will be reimbursed within 14 business days. As to the circumstances that led to the cancellation of the show, Lorde is expected to publish a statement via Twitter soon.”
Lorde has not yet tweeted herself.
Israel’s Culture Minister is calling on Lorde to reverse her decision.
Miri Regev has dubbed the cancellation ridiculous, and is urging the 21-year-old Aucklander to reconsider.
Lorde has joined a growing list of artists who now refuse to perform Israel, in protest of the country’s treatment of Palestinians.
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