Worst post ever! The Kinks headlined the first worthy farm festival and are considered a political band. Glasto has been political since it became a regular event in the 80's
What you are basically saying is you don't like THIS kind of politics...
I went to a Massive Attack gig last month which was a part music show part political rant stage show. They, and others, have been political for decades. Remember Portishead at Glasto with a giant lazer eyed background of Tony Blair firing into...
True enough, moral panics around pretty benign entertainment acts usually have the opposite effect of their intentions.
The life of Brian probably did better as a result
100%
It's grotesque when two performers who speak the truth about an ongoing genocide are vilified by politicians, the state broadcaster and are threatened with incarceration.
What a 'kin place this is now.
A hideous reptile like Starmer...
When your political stance garners more attention than your musical ability, your career prospects aren't very good long term. There's a reason Rage Against the Machine still has a worldwide audience.