Antisemitism Watch

Vancouver Concert Cancellation Effort Included Online Threats Against Jewish Community
Security Measures Increased at Vancouver Show Amidst Campaign of Online Threats
Reports: Attempt to Cancel Boy George Concert in Vancouver Ultimately Failed Despite Threats

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You're listening to Antisemitism Watch, I'm Rachel Adler.

In Vancouver, a campaign attempting to cancel an upcoming Boy George concert reportedly involved online threats targeting the Jewish community. According to reporting reviewed for this episode, Vancouver police and private security personnel were deployed alongside the synagogue's own security in response to these alleged threats. The campaign, however, did not succeed in canceling the event.

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- thej.ca: https://thej.ca/2026/09/11/boy-george-honored-in-vancouver-after-anti-israel-campaign-fails-to-cancel-concert/