Lana Del Rey Is Latest In Wave of Artists Cancelling Shows in Israel

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Lana Del Rey has postponed her first-ever concert in Israel due to tensions in the Gaza strip, Billboard reports. Del Rey was originally scheduled to perform at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds on Wednesday, Aug. 20. According to the Jeruselum Post , tickets for the event will be honored at a future performance that hasn't yet been scheduled.

Del Rey is the latest in a wave of musicians cancelling shows in Israel due to political strife surrounding Operation Protective Edge, Israel's campaign to eradicate tunnels between Gaza and their own boundaries. Neil Young, America, Kansas, Paul Anka, Cee Lo Green, Backstreet Boys, and Megadeth are among the artists who have recently cancelled shows in the area. Lady Gaga is still set to perform in Tel Aviv on September 13, however.

According to Billboard, the conflict in Gaza has cost millions of dollars in lost revenue from international musicians. CEO of 2b Vibes concert promotion Carmi D. Wurtman estimated the tally around $10 million as of last week. Indie music promoter Eran Arielli, meanwhile, suggests that industry losses could tally around $20 million by mid-August.

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