Governor tells protesting bands “Bye. Don’t come back.”
, South by Southwest has addressed the past week of musical artists dropping out of festival participation in support of Palestine. It only took a tweet from the governor to get them there.Many artists have cited the U.S. Army’s co-sponsorship of the festival and the presence of defense companies like Collins Aerospace for canceling their official shows. SXSW’s statement comes in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who took to X on Tuesday to disparage those artists.
Addressing the defense industry panels, the festival’s statement said: “These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives.””SXSW does not agree with Governor Abbott. Across the globe, we are witnessing unspeakable tragedies, the rise of repressive regimes, and the increasing spread of violent conflict. It’s more crucial than ever that we come together to solve these greater humanitarian issues.
The Army’s sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world. In regard to Collins Aerospace, they participated this year as a sponsor of two SXSW Pitch categories, giving entrepreneurs visibility and funding for potentially game-changing work.
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