Seinfeld-Headlined Portugal Festival Sees Major Withdrawals
Several acts pulled out of Lisbon’s inaugural Lisbon International Humour Festival headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, with withdrawals including Inês Aires Pereira (Namastê), Cebola Mol, Tributo Pop, Conjunto Cuca Monga, Pedro Tochas and Vhils; organizers cited disagreements over ideas and expressions of Palestinian solidarity, against a backdrop of Seinfeld’s pro-Israel stance and past remarks. The festival runs Oct. 29–Nov. 1.