21.07.2026 11:50
Elif Buse Doğan, who performed at the 28th International Culture, Art and Apricot Festival held in Malatya, was greatly surprised when she saw the sparse crowd before her. The truth behind the images, which caused comments on social media claiming she "received little attention," quickly emerged. It was learned that thousands of citizens were not allowed into the venue due to excessive security measures applied for items such as water, perfume, and lighters, and had to watch the concert from behind the barriers.
Famous artist Elif Buse Doğan, who took the stage on the opening day of the 28th International Culture, Arts and Apricot Festival organized by Malatya Metropolitan Municipality, could not hide her surprise upon seeing the emptiness in the square. After the images made a huge impact on the entertainment agenda, the truth quickly emerged. The reason for the emptiness at the concert was not audience disinterest, but excessive security measures and organizational disruption.
CROWD GATHERED BEHIND WIRE FENCES
Beloved artist Elif Buse Doğan, who performed at the opening concert of the Apricot Festival, experienced a moment of surprise when she did not see the expected enthusiastic crowd. Behind the scenes of the images, which were interpreted on social media as "no participation in the concert" and spread rapidly, it was understood that a serious organizational crisis had emerged. It was learned that thousands of citizens could not enter the concert area due to strict checks by security teams. The crowd, not allowed inside, had to watch the concert from behind the barriers.
"PERFUME AND WATER BOTTLE" BAN CAUSED CRISIS
After the concert, residents of Malatya, reacting to the situation on social media, shared details of the crisis at the venue gates. Citizens stated that even personal items such as lighters, water bottles, perfume, and makeup materials were not allowed inside, causing long queues and delays at the entrances. It was reported that thousands of music lovers were left outside due to strict security measures and disruptions in ticket/entry checks, and Elif Buse Doğan experienced surprise unaware of the situation due to the scene she saw from the stage.