02.09.2026 21:00
The event planned for September 12 in Istanbul by Anyma, one of the prominent names in the electronic music world, has been canceled. As discussions on social media grew after some visuals used in stage performances were associated with Satanic rituals, the Istanbul Governorship decided to cancel the organization.
An unexpected development occurred at the event organized for electronic music producer Matteo Milleri, known as "Anyma," to meet his fans in Istanbul.
The event planned for September 12 in Atakoy was canceled following the debates that escalated in recent days over the stage design and visuals used.
STAGE VISUALS BECAME THE FOCUS OF CONTROVERSY
At the center of the debates about the event was the visual world Anyma uses in his concerts.
Some symbols and images projected on the screen during stage shows were associated by some users on social media with satanic rituals.
The rapid spread of these claims to wide audiences led to an increase in reactions against the planned event in Istanbul.
CALLS FOR CANCELLATION SPREAD ON SOCIAL MEDIA
As the debates over the visuals grew, numerous posts began to be made on social media platforms calling for the event's cancellation.
Following the rapidly expanding reactions, the future of the event became a topic of debate, and the public sensitivity was also brought to the agenda of the authorities.
CANCELLATION DECISION FROM THE ISTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP
Following these developments, the Istanbul Governorship stepped in. With the decision taken by the Governorship, permission was not granted for the event Anyma had planned to hold in Atakoy.
Thus, the event scheduled for September 12 was officially canceled, and the debates that had begun over the stage concept before the event concluded with the cancellation decision.