Kneecap, a trio supporting Palestine, faces a ban from performing at Sziget Festival due to accusations of antisemitic hate speech by the Hungarian government. Government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs stated their actions pose a national security threat based on alleged support for terrorist groups. In response, Kneecap labeled the ban a political distraction, asserting their innocence and commitment to solidarity against injustice. The festival's spokeswoman condemned the decision as unnecessary. Kneecap emphasized their role in advocating for justice and called out the hypocrisy of the government's stance towards figures like Netanyahu.
"To the tens of thousands of fans who we were buzzing to see in person at Sziget, we're sorry we won't be with you. The authoritarian government of Viktor Orban say we 'pose a national security threat'. Which is f****** outrageous coming from a man who welcomed Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, like a hero just a few weeks ago."
"Cancel culture and cultural boycotts are not the solution," she added. "It's clear that this is political distraction and a further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people."
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