Jun 12, 2024, 11:46 AM
Jun 11, 2024, 12:00 AM
Several artists withdraw from Latitude Festival due to sponsorship disagreement with Barclays
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- Several musicians and comedians are boycotting the Latitude Festival due to its association with Barclays.
- The festival, featuring headliners such as Keane, Kasabian, Duran Duran, and London Grammar, is facing backlash over its sponsorship.
- The event is marred by controversy as artists take a stand against the financial institution's involvement.
Comedians Sophie Duker, Grace Campbell, and Alexandra Haddow, along with musical acts like CMAT, have withdrawn from Latitude Festival due to Barclays' ties to the Israel-Hamas war. CMAT cited the bank's alleged profiting from weaponry production as her reason for pulling out. The Palestine Action group has accused Barclays of involvement in Israel's weapons trade and fossil fuels. Barclays defended its position, emphasizing its support for defense companies as crucial for national security. Other artists, including Pillow Queens, Mui Zyu, and Georgia Ruth, have also withdrawn from the festival in solidarity.