The Great Escape Festival

Joe & The Shitboys accuse The Great Escape of “ethnocentric bullying” for dropping the Faroe Islands as country partner

"Pro tip to anyone judging another country for something you're not accustomed to: do your research, ask a local. The internet is in your pocket 24/7"

The Great Escape withdraws The Faroe Islands as country partner over concerns on whaling practices 

“We believe the contributions of Faroese artists should not be overshadowed by this matter, which bears no relation to their artistic work or their significant achievements”

Kneecap explain their decision to play The Great Escape over boycott: “You can’t de-platform yourself”

The Irish rap trio did, however, boycott SXSW and have long expressed their support for Palestine

Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison has “huge respect” for artists in Great Escape boycott but “no shade on those that haven’t” as he shares advice

"It’s the abuse of power, the funding of weapons and the destruction of innocent lives that need to be stopped, not the music"

Brian Eno on The Great Escape boycott: “I want to salute the courageous artists who passed up a chance to play in support of...

"Follow your instincts. The 'responsible adults' have lost the plot. It's not complicated to understand," the musician wrote in support of the acts who have boycotted

Soft Play – FKA Slaves – drop out of The Great Escape 2024: “We do not support genocide”

They were due to play at The Paris House this weekend

Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”

Over 125 artists have now pulled out of the Brighton showcase festival over its ties with Barclays

Big Special explain why they’re playing The Great Escape amidst the boycott – and donating fee to Palestinian charity

"Capitalism is a stain on life and it has spread to it's furthest reaches, it's hard to do anything that does not support some hollow corporation devoid of morals," the duo wrote.

Picture Parlour join Great Escape boycott, promise fundraising gig for Palestinian relief

The band are the latest to join over 100 other artists in boycotting the festival

Over 100 acts have now dropped out of The Great Escape 2024 in Gaza boycott, with support from Massive Attack

"My morals cannot and will not align with the amalgamation of entertainment and human suffering," said Alfie Templeman
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