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music-festival-controversy1 year ago

"Musicians Boycott SXSW Over US Army Sponsorship Controversy"

Over 80 bands have withdrawn from the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, due to the U.S. Army's sponsorship, with protesters claiming the military's support of "violent oppression of the Palestinian people." The boycott was initiated by the Austin For Palestine Coalition, urging SXSW to disinvite defense contractors like Raytheon and BAE Systems. While some artists defended their decision to withdraw in support of Palestinians, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the boycott, prompting SXSW to emphasize its commitment to diverse viewpoints and human rights.

via Fox News|
#music#music-festival-controversy#palestine
music-festival-controversy1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts as Bands Withdraw from SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship"

South by Southwest clashed with Texas Governor Greg Abbott after he demanded artists who pulled out of the festival due to US Army involvement not return to Texas, with the festival asserting its respect for the artists' right to free speech. Numerous bands and artists have dropped out in opposition to the US Army's sponsorship, citing protest against its support for Israel. Despite accepting the artists' decisions, SXSW has chosen to maintain its US Army sponsorship to explore emerging technologies and ideas in the defense space, leading to further backlash from artists and ongoing controversy.

via Business Insider|
#artists-boycott#military-sponsorship#music-festival-controversy
music-festival-controversy1 year ago

"Controversy at SXSW: Musicians Boycott Over U.S. Army Sponsorship"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and SXSW engage in a social media spat after as many as 60 bands drop out of the Austin-based festival to protest its ties to the U.S. Army and defense contractors. The governor told the bands not to come back, prompting SXSW to assert its support for diverse viewpoints and free speech. The band boycott stems from the festival's sponsorship by the U.S. Army and the participation of defense contractors and Department of Defense agencies in conference events, with some groups calling for the festival to disinvite these entities and raise awareness about humanitarian issues.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#band-boycott#military-ties#music-festival
music-festival-controversy1 year ago

"Musicians Boycott SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship, Sparking Clash with Texas Governor"

Texas governor Greg Abbott criticizes artists boycotting SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship, prompting the festival to distance itself from his comments and express respect for the artists' decision to exercise their right to free speech. SXSW defends its collaboration with the military, citing the importance of understanding the impact of emerging technologies. The festival's Army sponsorship has sparked protests, including a pro-Palestine rally outside the Austin Convention Center.

via Variety|
#boycott#free-speech#israel