Artists Boycott Belgian Music Festival over Franco-Israeli Singer’s Presence

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A few hours before the opening of the Francofolies de Spa, the Belgian festival's programming is disrupted by a heated controversy. According to CNews, the presence of Amir, a Franco-Israeli singer, is criticized by pro-Palestinian activists, who point to his military service in Israeli army intelligence and accuse him of supporting Benjamin Netanyahu's policy.Several artists have decided to withdraw. Franco-Swiss singer Yoa, as well as the Belg…

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Amir is on the poster at the Francofolies festival in Spa, Belgium, this weekend, but her presence on stage was denounced in a letter opened by a collective of artists. Yoa even cancelled her arrival, as well as the DJs RaQL.

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The Francofolies of Spa in Belgium begin this Friday 18 July and the programming of the Franco-Israeli singer Amir has triggered the controversy, accused by pro-Palestinian activists of supporting the policy of Benyamin Netanyahu. Several artists have decided to cancel their performance as a sign of protest. Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, European cultural scenes show their division on the issue.

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The Franco-Israeli singer must perform at the Francofolies, a Belgian festival. But artists protest against his presence. A call for boycotts far from being a first.

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One day after the start of the Francofolies de Spa, the tension is rising behind the scenes of the festival. In question: the presence of the Franco-Israeli singer Amir on the poster, which arouses criticism from some of the artists programmed. On Wednesday, three of them canceled their participation in the Spadois festival. ...