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Moby Delivers Energetic Performance and Inspiring Message in Belgrade
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Moby Delivers Energetic Performance and Inspiring Message in Belgrade

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • American musician Moby performed for over 10,000 fans at Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress, delivering a high-energy show lasting more than 90 minutes.
  • The concert featured hits like "Bodyrock," "Lift Me Up," and "Natural Blues," with the audience enthusiastically engaging with every song.
  • Moby shared personal anecdotes, including his admiration for David Bowie and his apologies for U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, receiving applause for his activism.

Thousands of fans gathered at Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress for a memorable concert by American artist Moby. The musician delivered a powerful performance, playing for over 10,000 attendees and keeping the energy high for more than an hour and a half.

The concert kicked off with the energetic track "Bodyrock" and continued with a string of Moby's well-known hits, including "Lift Me Up," "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?", "Feeling So Real," "Natural Blues," and "Go." The crowd responded with enthusiasm, dancing and singing along to each song throughout the duration of the show.

I received an email from him one day even though we didn't know each other, in which he greeted me and said he had moved to New York and heard we were neighbors.

โ€” MobyRecounting how David Bowie initiated their friendship.

During the performance, Moby, also known as Richard Melville Hall, shared personal stories with the audience. He spoke about David Bowie being an inspiration and recounted how Bowie once reached out to him via email, leading to a friendship where they spent considerable time together, played music, and collaborated. In tribute to Bowie, Moby performed the iconic song "Heroes," which deeply resonated with the audience.

Known for his activism, Moby also used the stage to advocate against animal cruelty. He further addressed his identity as a U.S. citizen, offering an apology for his country's actions and specifically for the policies of then-President Donald Trump. This statement was met with applause, highlighting his engagement with social and political issues during the concert.

As a citizen of the USA, I apologize for my country and for the actions of President Donald Trump.

โ€” MobyAddressing the audience as an activist and U.S. citizen.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.