Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support


Muslims shout slogans during a rally against British band Coldplay outside the British embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Dozens of conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia's capital on Friday calling for cancellation of Coldplay's concert later this month, saying the British band's support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender will corrupt young people. - (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): Dozens of conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital on Friday, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s upcoming concert over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Coldplay is renowned for interlacing its values with its shows, such as the band's push for environmental sustainability. Lead singer Chris Martin has been known to wear rainbow colors and wave gay pride flags during performances.

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