Published 2 months ago

SXSW: Bands pull out of festival over Israel-Gaza conflict

Kneecap cancelled their three festival sets to show solidarity with Palestine.
The trio objected to the festival's ties to the military, specifically the US Army's sponsorship.
Kneecap aimed to raise awareness about the "unacceptable" military connections of SXSW.

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BBC News

Kneecap pull out of SXSW over Israel-Gaza conflict

The Texas festival lists the US Army as one of its sponsors, which some artists have objected to.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Kneecap pull out of South by Southwest festival in US

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have announced that they will not play South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival as part of their stance in the on-going Israel/Palestine conflict.

2 months ago·Ireland

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Irish Examiner

SXSW: Irish artists pull out of major US festival over links to situation in Gaza

Kneecap, Gavin James, Sprints, and Soda Blonde have cancelled scheduled appearances at the Texas event due to sponsorships by the US military and related companies

2 months ago·Ireland

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