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"Musicians Boycott SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship, Sparking Clash with Texas Governor"

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Source: Variety
"Musicians Boycott SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship, Sparking Clash with Texas Governor"
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Texas governor Greg Abbott criticizes artists boycotting SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship, prompting the festival to distance itself from his comments and express respect for the artists' decision to exercise their right to free speech. SXSW defends its collaboration with the military, citing the importance of understanding the impact of emerging technologies. The festival's Army sponsorship has sparked protests, including a pro-Palestine rally outside the Austin Convention Center.

Topics:entertainmentmusic-festival-controversy#boycott#free-speech#israel#music-festival-controversy#sxsw#us-army
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  1. SXSW ‘Fully Respects’ Artists Boycotting Festival Due to U.S. Army Sponsorship: ‘We Are Witnessing Unspeakable Tragedies’ and ‘Repressive Regimes’  Variety
  2. SXSW, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Spar About Bands Pulling Out in Protest of Military Sponsorship  Rolling Stone
  3. SXSW Responds To Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Drop Out Of Fest Protesting Military Ties  Deadline
  4. Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship, Gaza war  The Hill
  5. Greg Abbott Tells Musicians 'Don't Come Back' to Texas  Newsweek

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