After careful consideration we have decided that we will no longer be performing at SXSW on Tuesday.

Despite some really constructive dialogue and action taking place to block the involvement (and the removal thereof) Palantir and Barclays in the conference programme, we’ve been made aware of new leaked information that indicates that the festival will be going forward with panel talks involving the likes of Tony Blair (a known war criminal) and David Cameron.

Not only is this highly deceptive, but indicative of the kinds of people/organisations SXSW are willing to platform. As a collective we can no longer in good conscience participate in this act of art washing marginalised & PoC artists, and will be boycotting in solidarity with the artists and allies who have boycotted so far.

We will be looking to raise £350 (the fee offered to us) to cover the loss of funds for the artists included on our lineup. Please donate if you can via the link in our bio