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

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

2 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, KneecapImage caption, Kneecap are a hip-hop trio from Belfast who use the stage names Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ PróvaíBy Riyah CollinsBBC NewsbeatBelfast band Kneecap have pulled out of South by Southwest (SXSW) in Texas over the arts festival's sponsorship with the US Army.

The group is the latest to cancel their sets at the event in protest against the military's support for Israel in the war in Gaza.

Other artists who've announced they won't be performing include Lambrini Girls, Scowl and Sprints.

BBC Newsbeat has contacted organisers of the festival for comment.

The festival, which runs until 16 March in the city of Austin, celebrates film, comedy and music and attracts more than 300,000 people each year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68533409

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