Dozens of artists have pulled out of the South by Southwest festival in protest of the U.S. military’s sponsorship of the event and its ongoing support for Israel.
Over 80 bands have left the popular South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in protest of the U.S. Army's sponsorship, claiming that it has supplied weapons 'supporting their violent oppression of the Palestinian people.' The protest began in February when the organization Austin For Palestine Coalition called for a protest and boycott of
There are many ways . As well as the involvement of RTX , Collins Aerospace, and BAE Systems whom have direct ties to the manufacturing and supplying of weapons used against Palestinians.' The artist Okay Shalom responded, 'Thanks for the support and solidarity re dropping out of later released its own statement emphasizing that it 'does not agree with Governor Abbott' and 'welcomes diverse viewpoints' including performers choosing to withdraw from the event.
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