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Nato takes down Arcade Fire gig

'Security concerns' force Canadian band forced to cancel Portugal concert that coincided with Lisbon summitEurope's most important military alliance has come between Arcade Fire and their Portuguese fans. The Canadians were forced to cancel an upcoming concert in Lisbon after officials intervened, citing "security concerns". The band's Atlantic Pavilion gig was due to take place during the same weekend as a Nato summit."The band are disappointed to be forced into this situation but there's nothi...

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17:14 on November 1 2010

Arcade Fire gig cancelled by NATO

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17:54 on November 1 2010

Arcade Fire cancel Lisbon gig due to NATO summit

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Canadian rockers Arcade Fire have canceled their concert in Lisbon on November 18 due to what they called "security concerns" surrounding a NATO summit... more info
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14:21 on November 1 2010

Arcade Fire Cancel Gig Over NATO 'Security Concerns'

Gigwise — Their manager confirms... more info
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21:00 on November 1 2010

NATO Nixes Arcade Fire Concert

Stereogum — Because of a NATO summit scheduled to take place in the city November 19 and 20, Arcade Fire’s November 18 show at Lisbon’s Atlantic Pavilion has been canceled. Billb... more info
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21:06 on November 1 2010

Arcade Fire - Arcade Fire Pull Show Over Nato Security Fears

ContactMusic — Cult Canadian group ARCADE FIRE have been forced to scrap an upcoming show in Portugal - because their visit coincides with a NATO summit.The band was billed to perform..... more info
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11:59 on November 2 2010

Nato takes down Arcade Fire gig

Guardian Music — 'Security concerns' force Canadian band forced to cancel Portugal concert that coincided with Lisbon summitEurope's most important military alliance has come between Arca... more info
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12:12 on November 2 2010

NATO Defeat Arcade Fire

The Quietus — 20,000 devastated by military alliance more info
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