Zartmann canceled concert in the metropoly: boycott against AfD connections!

Zartmann canceled concert in the metropoly: boycott against AfD connections!

Metropol, Berlin, Deutschland - Berlin musician Zartmann presented his new EP "Schönhauser" in the Neuköllner Club "Huxleys" on Monday evening after he had canceled his concert in the "Metropol" originally planned for April 5. This was done in the context of reports on the real estate owner Henning Conle, who was identified as a suspected major AfD donor. Zartmann's decision to cancel the concert found consent and criticism both on social media, which increased the discussion about the influence of the AfD on culture. rbb24 reports that other artists: inside of Kafvka and urge salaries have also been shown with the club "Metropol" and critical Question.

Thomas Spindler, managing director of the "Metropol", commented concern about the consequences of the boycott and explained that he hit the wrong people. He emphasized that there was no personal contact with Conle and that the rental agreement for property management was concluded. According to Zartmann's cancellation, there were further cancellations of artists: inside, which initiated the discussion about the effects on the traditional location. The Tagesspiegel reports that the "Metropol" since 1906 has been important in Berlin Culture life plays.

The argument about the "metropoly" is not detached from a larger social context. The taz refers to the far-reaching attacks at cultural institutions in Germany by right groups, and that such boycott measures also draw attention to the potential for danger. The debate not only plays a role in Berlin, but also affects numerous cultural actors nationwide who are campaigning against right -wing extremists.

Overall, the incident raises the question of whether the boycott of a traditional location of the Berlin music scene is rather harms or may be a necessary sign against the right.