Bob Vylan will now not be part of Gogol Bordello on their upcoming European tour, each acts confirmed Monday (July 14), following the fallout from Bob Vylan’s controversial Glastonbury set final month.
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The London-based punk-rap duo first introduced their departure by way of Instagram, citing “logistical problems” because the official purpose. “Now we have determined to not be part of our buddies Gogol Bordello on their upcoming European tour,” they wrote.
“Nevertheless, we might be heading to Europe within the coming months for each festivals and headline exhibits. Hold posted for headline EU bulletins quickly.”
The transfer comes within the wake of a firestorm sparked by Bob Vylan’s West Holts Stage efficiency at Glastonbury in June, the place they expressed assist for Palestine, condemned Israel, and led the group in a chant calling for “loss of life to the Israel Defence Forces.” The second drew rapid backlash on-line and in worldwide media, with critics calling their feedback incendiary.
The duo took the pageant’s stage simply earlier than Kneecap, one other band that has been outspoken in its assist of Palestinians amid Israel’s struggle on Hamas.
The controversy shortly spilled over into their skilled relationships. A venue in Cologne, Germany, dropped Gogol Bordello’s present after Bob Vylan was initially introduced as assist. Gogol Bordello later shared their own statement, clarifying that the Cologne cancellation was “not our determination and past our management.”
The group added: “Within the aftermath, we wanted to guage the scenario, and we determined to take away BV from the tour till we may totally comprehend the scenario.”
Gogol Bordello famous that they reopened discussions with Bob Vylan after the duo posted an extended clarification of their Glastonbury remarks. Nevertheless, they concluded that it could be “logistically inconceivable … given the circumstances” to proceed with them as assist.
“We labored diligently with our buddies Bob Vylan to discover a resolution however ultimately it didn’t work out,” they stated. “Gogol Bordello is comprised of members from varied nationalities and celebrates worldwide understanding. We worth freedom of speech from all views.”
Within the weeks following the Glastonbury performance, Bob Vylan have confronted important fallout. The pair have been faraway from the Manchester Radar Festival lineup, had their U.S. visas revoked, and reportedly parted methods with their brokers. Damon Albarn weighed in on the controversy, calling it “one of the vital spectacular misfires I’ve seen in my life” throughout an interview final week.
Nevertheless, the duo has additionally discovered high-profile supporters: Public Enemy’s Chuck D voiced solidarity, and Large Assault issued an announcement urging the media to focus as an alternative on “what is going on every day to the folks of Gaza.”
In a prolonged assertion addressing the backlash, Bob Vylan clarified their place. “We aren’t for the loss of life of Jews, Arabs or some other race or group of individuals. We’re for the dismantling of a violent army machine … We, like these within the highlight earlier than us, usually are not the story. We’re a distraction from the story. And no matter sanctions we obtain might be a distraction.”
Bob Vylan performed their first U.Okay. present since Glastonbury at London’s 100 Membership last week, the place they requested followers to cease chanting “loss of life to the IDF” after a small group of attendees tried to revive the mantra.
In the meantime, Gogol Bordello’s European tour will kick off in September and features a run of U.Okay. dates, with a headlining present at London’s Electrical Ballroom set for Nov. 1.