Wael Jassar Baghdad Concert Exit – Controversy Explained
- Lebanese artist Wael Jassar has addressed recent speculation regarding his departure from a New Year's eve concert in Baghdad,Iraq,emphatically denying claims that it was due to a scheduling...
- Jassar stressed his unwavering commitment to all his artistic engagements.
- The artist explained that his abruptness during the Baghdad concert stemmed from a technical malfunction that significantly impacted the musical performance.
Wael Jassar Clarifies Baghdad Concert Departure,Cites Technical Issues
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Updated January 2,2026,at 06:20 AM EST
Controversy and Clarification
Lebanese artist Wael Jassar has addressed recent speculation regarding his departure from a New Year’s eve concert in Baghdad,Iraq,emphatically denying claims that it was due to a scheduling conflict with another performance. Jassar stated that a two-hour gap existed between the two concerts, effectively dismissing the allegations as untrue.The clarification was provided in a statement to the Saudi Arabian newspaper *Okaz*.
Commitment to Professionalism
Jassar stressed his unwavering commitment to all his artistic engagements. He explained that he meticulously plans his concert schedule, ensuring each performance receives its full allotted time and is treated with the utmost respect.”I prepare a well-thought-out schedule in advance that ensures each concert gets its full time and rights without any shortcomings,” Jassar said, as reported by *okaz*. This dedication extends to providing organizers with complete technical riders and requirements to guarantee high-quality productions.
Technical Difficulties in Baghdad
The artist explained that his abruptness during the Baghdad concert stemmed from a technical malfunction that significantly impacted the musical performance. He indicated that his team had proactively supplied the event organizers with all necessary technical specifications beforehand to prevent such issues. While details of the specific malfunction were not disclosed, Jassar emphasized it affected the “essence of the musical performance.”
Positive Reception from the Iraqi Audience
Jassar expressed gratitude for the understanding and support he received from the Iraqi public.He stated that the audience demonstrated fairness in recognizing the circumstances surrounding his departure, providing him with a sense of reassurance. he hopes that future events in Iraq will benefit from improved and more professional association. “The Iraqi public was fair to my position and what actually happened,” Jassar stated to *Okaz*, “their standing by my side gave me a feeling of reassurance.”