Band Pallet cancels Iran concerts after female member barred from stage

The band Pallet canceled planned concerts in Iran after organizers in some cities said one female member would not be allowed on stage, the group said. The band announced the decision on Tuesday, 13 October, in a statement posted to the Instagram accounts of Omid Nemati and two other members. They said they had planned performances in several Iranian cities after several years but would not hold a show that excluded any member. The seven-person group said music can only be performed by them with equal participation of all members and that they have no plans to return to the stage until that condition is met. The statement also referenced longstanding restrictions on women’s participation in music in Iran. (Source: Independent Farsi)

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