
of Montreal pull out of Israel's Meteor Festival
of Montreal are the latest band to pull out of Israel's Meteor Festival commencing today (6 September).
The cancellation comes after Lana Del Rey postponed her performance, alongside other musicians Shlohmo, Leon Vynehall, Volvox, DJ Python, and Mall Grab.
The indie-pop group announced their cancellation on Instagram, stating, "After exhausting all of the different possible ways of justifying playing an Israeli party festival, while the political and military leaders of the country continue their murderous and brutal policies against the Palestinian people, we came to the realization that there is no actual appropriate move other than to cancel the show."
They add, "This is in no way an indictment of the Israeli people in general. We simply cannot turn a blind eye to this crisis. To ignore the call to stand up in support of an oppressed group of humans is one of the worst things one can do. I want to extend a sincere apology to our Israeli fans for canceling the show."
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Schlomo also announced his cancellation last weekend through Twitter, stating, "I had said no to playing there for years and the only reason I could find to say yes was if I were to donate my fee to Gaza relief. But after much dialogue I found it to be a more important statement to say no all together than to donate. I hope you can understand this decision."
I had said no to playing there for years and the only reason I could find to say yes was if I were to donate my fee to Gaza relief.
— shlohmo (@shlohmo) September 1, 2018
But after much dialogue I found it to be a more important statement to say no all together than to donate.
I hope you can understand this decision
I know that just as in America there is a huge population of Israelis who protest the state policies + support Palestinians.
— shlohmo (@shlohmo) September 1, 2018
Those are the ppl I hoped to play for, but the more I dwell on the issue the more I can't justify going. I urge others to research the issue. Luv yall <3
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