Locals in Swansea have hastily organised a two-day festival in the city to counter a pair of appearances by controversial media figure Katie Hopkins. Wokefest will be staged along the High Street later this week in response to Hopkins' sold-out shows at nearby Cinema & Co.
The festival will take place at venues such as The Tangled Parrot, Elysium, Hippo and Jam Jar on Wednesday and Thursday (May 3 and 4) this week. Its organisers said they were all for free speech but would not tolerate "hate speech" or those that deliberately spread misinformation.
Co-organiser Jules Woodhell told Nation Cymru: "Wokefest is more than just an entertainment event. It is a statement of unity and a celebration of the strength of diversity. The festival will feature a range of talented performers, musicians, poets, and speakers from all walks of life, who will showcase their skills and spread their message of hope and positivity. We are proud that Swansea is a city of sanctuary - it is important for everyone to feel welcome and safe here.
