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SXSW ‘Fully’ Respects Artist Boycotts But Defends Military Ties
“A music festival should not include war profiteers,” wrote Squirrel Flower.
“I will never put my name on or perform my labor for an event in service of the US war machine, and especially not now as they continue to fuel the ongoing violence against Palestinians,” McLamb wrote on Twitter. The Austin for Palestine Coalition previously called on the festival to cut ties with RTX and BAE Systems, a British defense contractor. “By taking decisive action, SXSW can set an example for other industry events and join other artists, musicians, creative organizations, and the majority of Americans in the fight for a world free from violence and oppression.”
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