The Egyptian Musicians Syndicate just issued an official statement regarding the concert of American rapper Travis Scott following rumors about his affiliation with Freemasonry during his performances.
According to Egypt Today, after studying the matter and considering the public’s opinion, the Syndicate eventually decided not to grant permits for the concert, originally scheduled on July 27th at the Sound and Light area near the Pyramids.
The syndicate always aspires to maintain a balance between artistic expression and societal values by enforcing conditions and regulations.
This approach safeguards the rich traditions of the Egyptian people and contributes to the promotion of cultural identity.
The decision to cancel the license for Travis Scott’s concert reflects the Syndicate’s commitment to upholding these values and protecting the cultural fabric of Egypt.
In a statement on behalf of the Musicians Syndicate, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah stated: Regarding the concert scheduled to be held on 28th July at the Pyramids area in Giza by American rapper Travis Scott, the Musicians Syndicate, as the entity responsible for issuing licenses for music and singing concerts in Egypt, in coordination with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture represented by the Censorship Authority for Artistic Works and the Ministry of Labor, emphasizes the necessity of considering security aspects and obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities as a top priority when organizing concerts. This is to ensure the safety and protection of the audience.
He added: While the Musicians Syndicate has welcomed various art forms and concerts in recent months, it has set conditions and regulations to safeguard the customs and traditions inherited by the Egyptian people.
Abdullah further said: As the Musicians Syndicate is part of the fabric of our beloved country, it works towards its stability and security and rejects any tampering with the societal values, customs, and traditions of Egypt and the Arab world. After examining social media opinions and feedback, as well as the news circulating on search engines and social media platforms, which included authenticated images and information about peculiar rituals performed by the star during his performance, contradicting our authentic societal values and traditions, the Syndicate’s president and board of directors have decided to cancel the license issued for hosting this type of concert, which goes against the cultural identity of the Egyptian people.
It is worth mentioning that Egypt’s Musicians Syndicate plays a crucial role in regulating the music industry in Egypt and ensuring the preservation of cultural heritage.
