Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Hasidic music star's UK concert canceled over 'security concerns'
A highly anticipated UK concert by Jewish-American Hassidic singer Benzion "Benny" Friedman was canceled, with the venue citing "security concerns" as the reason. The "Am Yisrael Chai" tour, organized by ACM Events, had been in the works for months. Known for spreading messages of Jewish pride through his music, Friedman was scheduled to perform on January 6 in London under the banner of the "Jewish Solidarity Concert." However, the Clapham Grand, a historic Victorian music hall, pulled out of the event just one day after tickets went on sale.
"For several years, London has consistently topped the list of cities requesting Benny's performances," Friedman's production company told COLlive. "That's why two concerts were planned in England." Despite this enthusiasm, organizers faced significant challenges securing a venue for the London concert, encountering resistance from venues unwilling to host a public Jewish event or be associated with pro-Israel sentiments.
After overcoming these obstacles, the Clapham Grand was finally confirmed as the venue. On Sunday, Friedman's team announced two concerts: one in London on January 6 and another in Manchester on January 7. The response was electric, with organizers describing the excitement as "overwhelming" as fans eagerly purchased tickets.
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