Lady Gaga has cancelled her upcoming concert in Indonesia amid security concerns after weeks of mounting protests from religious groups in the country.
The pop superstar was due to perform in the capital Jakarta on 3 June (12), but the concert was left hanging in the balance after local police recommended the singer be denied a performance permit due to pressure from conservative campaigners opposed to her saucy onstage antics.
However, the Poker Face hitmaker, who offered to tone down her act or even perform solo to avoid causing offence, has now axed the show after protesters threatened to intercept her upon arrival in Indonesia.
Minola Sebayang, a lawyer for promoters Big Daddy, says, "Lady Gaga's management has considered the situation minute to minute, and with threats if the concert goes ahead, Lady Gaga's side is calling off the concert. This is not only about Lady Gaga's security, but extends to those who will be watching her... Gaga's camp did not want this show to cause any harm to anybody."
Gaga added in a post on her Twitter.com page, "There is nothing Holy about hatred."
Around 52,000 tickets for the concert have been sold and the promoters will now issue refunds.
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A member of the Biblemode Youth Philippines stands beside a banner of US singer Lady Gaga during a vigil protesting against the concert of US singer Lady Gaga near the concert venue in Manila on May 21, 2012. The concert of Lady Gaga pushes through despite rallies by Christian groups calling for the controversial singer to be banned. AFP PHOTO/NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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A member of Biblemode Youth Philippines lights a candle during a vigil protesting against the concert of US singer Lady Gaga near the concert venue in Manila on May 21, 2012. The concert of Lady Gaga pushes through despite rallies by Christian groups calling for the controversial singer to be banned. AFP PHOTO/NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Fans of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga are pictured in outlandish costumes and placards as they gather to attend her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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US singer Lady Gaga arrives at a hotel in Makati, financial district of Manila on May 19, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to perform on May 21 and 22. The concert of Lady Gag in the Philippines is going to push through despite rallies by Christian groups calling for the controversial singer to be banned, organisers said. AFP PHOTO/STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Fans of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga are pictured in outlandish costumes and placards as they gather to attend her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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A fan of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga poses before her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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A fan of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga poses in outlandish costume before her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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A fan of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga poses in outlandish costume before her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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A fan of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga poses in outlandish costume before her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Fans of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga pose in outlandish costumes as they gather to attend her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Fans of US pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga are pictured in outlandish costumes as they arrive to attend her concert in Manila on May 21, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to rock the Philippines later May 21, amid planned street protests and with censors in the house on orders to stop blasphemy, devil worship, nudity and lewd conduct. Ignoring protests by conservative Christians, up to 40,000 fans in the Catholic-majority nation snapped up tickets of up to 15,840 pesos ($367) to watch the US pop icon bring her 'Born this Way' Asia tour Monday and Tuesday. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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US singer Lady Gaga arrives at a hotel in Makati, financial district of Manila on May 19, 2012. Lady Gaga is set to perform on May 21 and 22. The concert of Lady Gag in the Philippines is going to push through despite rallies by Christian groups calling for the controversial singer to be banned, organisers said. AFP PHOTO/STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Members of Biblemode Youth Philippines hold candles as they participate in a vigil protesting against the concert of US singer Lady Gaga in Manila on May 20, 2012. The concert of Lady Gaga in the Philippines is going to push through despite rallies by Christian groups calling for the controversial singer to be banned, organisers said. Almost 500 Christian protesters gathered near the site of concerts scheduled for Monday and Tuesday even as the organisers said they were ready to handle both the expected crowds and any attempt to disrupt the show. AFP PHOTO/NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Members of Biblemode Youth Philippines hold candles as they participate in a vigil protesting against the concert of US singer Lady Gaga in Manila on May 20, 2012. The concert of Lady Gaga in the Philippines is going to push through despite rallies by Christian groups calling for the controversial singer to be banned, organisers said. Almost 500 Christian protesters gathered near the site of concerts scheduled for Monday and Tuesday even as the organisers said they were ready to handle both the expected crowds and any attempt to disrupt the show. AFP PHOTO/NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)