12punto reveals the inside story of the Özcan Deniz incident
It was alleged that singer Özcan Deniz, who performed in Cyprus, did not celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic and was booed for leaving the stage without singing the "10th Year March." The truth behind the controversial Özcan Deniz incident has emerged.
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Singer Özcan Deniz gave a concert in Cyprus on October 28. It was alleged that Deniz did not celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
Arif Hür from 12punto.com.tr spoke with a music fan who went to listen to Özcan Deniz at the Elexus Hotel in Cyprus that night and explained what happened behind the scenes as follows:
"When Özcan Deniz took the stage, he gave his speech and celebrated Republic Day as required. He then went backstage. The citizens filling the venue called Deniz back for a celebration. However, the artist did not take the stage again. During this time, there was booing.
In other words, as we can understand, Özcan Deniz did not avoid celebrating Republic Day. It should also be remembered that Deniz, who performed his stage show within the pre-determined hours, was under no obligation to take the stage once more."
Singer Özcan Deniz gave a concert in Cyprus on October 28. Deniz made a statement following the allegation that he did not celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
Özcan Deniz used the following expressions:
"The claim that I did not celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic at my concert at the Cyprus Elexus Hotel on October 28 is a big lie and an assassination of character.
Although my set was starting on October 30, and despite the fact that I took the stage in mourning clothes due to what is happening in Palestine, I did not have this special night canceled. I wanted to be on stage and celebrate with enthusiasm during this special 100th-year celebration that I will never be able to experience again in my life.
Since the concert was not recorded, I cannot access the footage. However, if any of the nearly one thousand audience members who came to the concert recorded my long Republic speech and celebration, which I gave immediately after the first song and at the end of the program—a speech that was heartfelt and not just for show—I kindly ask them to publish it.
My inability to sing the 10th Year March in the finale was entirely due to an organizational confusion caused by my conductor and me misunderstanding each other."
However, it is not the case that I did not celebrate. On the contrary, all the audience members who attended are witnesses to my Republic speech and celebration, which I delivered sincerely and which was constantly interrupted by applause. I will share it when I reach the recording."