Palestinian Music Group Criticizes WOMADelaide for Removing Them from Festival Lineup

📆 3/8/2024 9:05 AM
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A Palestinian music group has slammed music festival WOMADelaide for removing it from its 2024 line up because the festival said it was unable to present “a suitably safe environment”. The group, 47Soul, described as “deeply problematic” and “disheartening” the rescinding of its invitation to perform at the annual Adelaide Botanic gardens event. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, WOMADelaide is a four-day music and dance festival beginning on March 8, drawing artists from across the world. This year, 71 acts will perform, including Ziggy Marley, the son of music legend, Bob Marley. The Australian Friends of Palestine Association has launched a campaign to have Marley removed from the festival for attending a 2018 dinner in support of families of the Israeli Defence force. WOMADelaide has declined to remove Marley and said he had a record of encouraging peace. In a social media post, 47Soul said WOMADelaide rescinded its invitation to perform over safety concerns related to recent community protests over the war in Gaza

A Palestinian music group has criticized WOMADelaide for removing them from the festival lineup due to safety concerns. The group, 47Soul, finds this decision deeply problematic and disheartening. WOMADelaide is a four-day music and dance festival that draws artists from around the world. The Australian Friends of Palestine Association has also called for the removal of Ziggy Marley, who is scheduled to perform at the festival, due to his support for the Israeli Defence Force.

WOMADelaide has defended Marley, stating that he promotes peace. 47Soul stated on social media that their invitation was rescinded due to safety concerns related to protests over the war in Gaza

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