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This talk will be held in English.

Since it became known that major festival investors also have interests in Israel and the West Bank, many artists are facing a difficult dilemma: can we still perform here?
Protest against the establishment runs deep in the DNA of musicians, but how free can you really be to resist when you depend on the very money flows you criticize?

During their performances at Glastonbury and Paradiso, Bob Vylan shouted “Death, death to the IDF” and “Free, free Palestine”, statements that cost them shows, bookings, and even their agent. Their story is not unique: more and more artists are refusing festival deals or calling for boycotts because of ties with the investment fund KKR.

In this conversation, we explore the tension between artistic freedom, economic dependence, and moral boundaries. Where do you draw the line between engagement and survival? And what does solidarity mean in an industry driven by capital?

FYI: that same evening, Bob Vylan will perform in our Main Hall, so check out the talk first, then get ready to mosh with Bob Vylan!