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“Who do we really support, and what kind of ecosystem do we want for live music in Europe?”: New research shows the vice-like grip four companies have on Europe’s live music

Live Nation and co own 150 of Europe’s big festivals

MusicRadar · Feb 13

‘We’re ripping ourselves to shreds’: with dance music bitterly divided, how far should cultural boycotts go?

Some artists and audiences are boycotting Boiler Room and other events over its parent company’s links with Israel – creating fierce debate about the best way to protest and how to remain uncompromised

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

Why are more Spaniards quitting music festivals over Israeli ties?

More than 50 artists and collectives chose to boycott Sonar, one of Spain's biggest music and arts festivals as anger continues to rise over the economic ties between major events and Israel.

Euronews · Jun 25, 2025

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Sónar festival hit with artist boycott over alleged links to Israel

More than 70 artists inlcuding Kode9 and Lolo & Sosaku have signed a letter in opposition to the owner of the event’s business interests in the West Bank

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025

Brockwell Park music festivals to go ahead despite successful legal challenge

South London park will host events including Field Day and Mighty Hoopla despite last week’s high court ruling

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025

OPINION - Why I'm willing to compromise my morals and play at Mighty Hoopla, despite the boycott calls

If you feel incredibly passionately about the ongoing destruction of Gaza, firstly: I applaud you. The volume of suffering amongst Palestinians is abject, shocking and atrocious. It deserves the world’s attention. But secondly, I wonder if you can tell me truthfully that shutting down a queer festival in London will…

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Mighty Hoopla issues statement amid KKR 'unethical investments' controversy

Mighty Hoopla has released a strongly-worded statement on its ownership amid criticism of parent company investments in Israel.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

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Oscar winner Mark Rylance joins fight to stop music festivals turning London park into ‘prison camp’

Local campaigners argue summer festivals are causing long-term damage to Brockwell Park as they launch legal action against Lambeth Council

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

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