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Controversial Croatian Singer Draws Massive Crowd in Zagreb
- On Saturday, July 5, 2025, a massive concert took place at Zagreb Hippodrome featuring Marko Perković Thompson, a well-known Croatian rock artist associated with nationalist themes.
- Thompson rose to fame during the 1990s post-Yugoslav war era amid controversy over his use of imagery linked to the World War II Ustashe regime.
- Police reported selling over 450,000 tickets, deployed more than 6,500 officers, closed central Zagreb streets, and tens of thousands gathered for the event.
- Concert-Goer Josip Gelenger said he expected "great fun" and "an unforgettable experience," while many fans, mostly young, displayed Croatian flags.
- Thompson denies glorifying fascism and insists his songs celebrate patriotism, but his imagery led to concert bans in several European countries, highlighting ongoing debate.
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A big concert by Marko Perković Thompson is taking place at the Hippodrome TODAY.
Thousands in Zagreb for Croatian nationalist singer's 'record breaking' concert
ZAGREB - Tens of thousands of people flocked to Zagreb of Saturday to attend a show by controversial Croatian nationalist rock singer Marko Perkovic Thompson, which was being billed as the world's largest-ever paid concert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Controversial Croatian Singer Draws Massive Crowd in Zagreb
Controversial Croatian singer Marko Perkovic Thompson performed to over 450,000 people in Zagreb. Known for nationalist themes and flak for Nazi-affiliated imagery, Thompson's concert drew attention for its record size. Despite bans in parts of Europe, fans view his music as patriotic.
Marko Perković Thompson has a past as a soldier and writes texts that take fascist slogans: tonight in Zagreb, Croatia, he will play in one of the biggest concerts ever
Zagreb is counting down the final hours to a concert by controversial Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson, which is expected to draw half a million people from Croatia and other countries today. According to officials, it is the largest public gathering of its kind and the most organizationally demanding event in the country's history. More than 14,000 people are involved in the organization.
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