U-turn by Ruhrtriennale festival comes after group were dumped over their support for pro-Palestinian groupA main German music and arts festival has been thrown into disarray after its organisers disinvited – and then reinvited – the Scottish band Young Fathers over their support for the pro-Palestine Boycott,Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
The artistic director of the Ruhrtriennale announced earlier this month that the British hip-hop trio would be dropped from the lineup of the festival, or which takes place from 18 August to 30 September. Related: Ruhrtriennale festival improper to expel Young Fathers over support for Palestinian rights | Letters Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com