Anyma has publicly responded to the cancellation of his Istanbul show, defending the ÆDEN visual universe as storytelling — 'in my story, light ultimately prevails.' Anyma breaks silence after Istanbul show cancelled over alleged ‘satanic references’
ReleaseFirst reported 6 sept, 18:19 / 3 outlets
Anyma's Istanbul show cancelled after claims of satanic imagery in visuals
The September 12 ÆDEN tour date at Ataköy Marina Arena was blocked by the Istanbul Governor's Office following social media campaigns.
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The story
- The Italian producer issued a statement defending the show as a science-fiction narrative about darkness and light, and claiming images were manipulated with AI before being shared online.
- The Istanbul Governor's Office did not issue an official public statement but confirmed the cancellation to a fact-checking organisation, citing alleged satanic elements.
- Anyma said he and his team were not given warning or opportunity to explain the work or discuss adaptations before the show was cancelled.
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Coverage breakdown
3 sources
3 original reporting
0 ran the press release
How this story was covered
3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 6 Sept, 18:19. We Rave You published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 1d 9h. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 3 carried original reporting. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 6 Sept, 18:19We Rave YouFirstAnyma breaks silence after Istanbul show cancelled over alleged ‘satanic references’
- 8 Sept, 03:41EDMTunes+1d 9hAnyma Speaks Out After Istanbul ‘ÆDEN’ Tour Stop Canceled Over Alleged “Satanic” Visuals
- Filed 5 sept, 09:07 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagAnyma Istanbul show cancelled following "satanic" imagery claims
- Filed 8 sept, 09:43 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagAnyma issues statement after Istanbul show cancelled over “satanic” imagery claims
Sources, in order of reporting
3 outletsLocal authorities in Istanbul have reportedly revoked permission for the artist's ÆDEN tour stop in the city later this month
The A/V show was supposed to take place as part of his ÆDEN tour, but was cancelled after social media posts accused the artist of using Satanic imagery
Electronic music producer Matteo Milleri, best known as Anyma, has issued a detailed response following the cancellation of his September 12 “ÆDEN” tour show in Istanbul, Turkey. The Istanbul Governorate officially revoked permission for the performance at Ataköy Marina Arena fol…