discussion It is ethical for artists to perform in Saudia Arabia / other Gulf States?

[TiaTamera]

1 hour ago, Cheers said:

With that logic, no one should be performing in southern US states

I was about to say this. Like no one should be performing in most places, including the US, if we're talking about upholding moral values.

[byzantium]

Generally making an absolute rule will create absurd results.  
 

I think the big key is who you are performing to.  If you perform in front of a big crowd like any other county, it's fine.  It changes when you accept large sums of money to perform for a select crowd. 

[Into The Void]

I think it's fine as long as it's for fans. Fans shouldn't have to pay for acts of government. 

 

 

This is acceptable

 

Edited September 2 by Into The Void

[LittleStarmen]

2 hours ago, king_queen said:

Hey so Beyoncé didn't perform one song from Renaissance in Dubai  

Makes sense the Sheik said no gay songs and she oBEYed.

[family.guy123]

What exactly are "western values"? Genocide and slavery? 
 

Why are we putting western artists on a pedestal?

[dussel_06]

It's a win-lose situation. Fans get to enjoy to see their favorite artists. Meanwhile, in case of eras tour, the government will benefit for a big boost of the economy and tourism

[Sergi91]

The performative activist are very selective on where it's ok to perform and where they will have a tantrum. All countries are corrupt and have dirty politicians. In theory there should not be concerts anywhere anymore. 

[TouchinFree]

People want to live their lives. Who are we to judge and cast out based on beliefs and political agendas? It's not like we don't have these inequalities in the west here. One thing I'd learnt is that discrimination exists within every society regardless of how modern and open their political direction is.