Kölsch was yesterday (May 31st) due to play his second live stream for Cercle, but instead cancelled on the day.

Making the cancellation announcement via Facebook and Instagram the Danish DJ and producer, and explained his decision not to perform was due to the controversial location of the live stream.

The live stream was due to take place in Northern Cyprus on the Ruins of St. Hilarion, which is located in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

However, under international law, the status of Northern Cyprus is considered by many to be controversial, as not all believe that Turkey has any rightful ownership of the location to call it part of their republic.

Many argue that the Republic of Cyprus owns the Ruins of St. Hilarion, and it was unlawfully taken by force in 1974 when Turkish armed forces occupied the area.

Due to the political tension over who has rightful ownership of the location planned for the Cercle performance, it appears Kölsch felt a moral obligation to pull out of the performance, to not cause offence to those whom the ownership dispute affects.

Despite it being a location of natural beauty, it appears there is an ugly history that to the locals of Cyprus and Turkey still feel is controversial.

When Kölsch and Cercle announced the set, there were many comments from people who felt it insensitive to use this particular location, and this has lead to the eventual cancellation of the event.

It’s assumed that Kölsch speaks for both himself and Cercle when giving his statement about the cancellation, which reads: “My intention was never to appear ignorant, to insult or hurt anyone, but only to share a moment of beauty and music with the whole of Cyprus and the world. Since then, I have learned that the town of St. Hillarion and the history of Cyprus are very delicate, and I can only hope for a peaceful solution for the near future.”

H/T: Faze Mag