Berlin's Berghain cancels Arabian Panther gig over DJ's pro-Palestine views
The world-famous German nightclub Berghain, renowned on the global techno scene, has been accused of cancelling a gig by an artist for holding pro-Palestinian views.
The French-Lebanese DJ Arabian Panther was due to appear at Berghain in Berlin on Friday last week when he was told that the event would be cancelled.
The DJ took to Instagram to express his frustration at being silenced over his views.
"I was supposed to make my Berghain debut tonight for a Ritmo Fatale label’s night. Berghain decided to cancel my appearance as Arabian Panther due to my pro-Palestine stance," said the DJ.
"In order to avoid any negative publicity, Berghain has chosen to cancel the party & close the club this Friday, January 12, 2024 and provided ‘renovation work’ as the official reason to all the booking agencies.