The Field Day music festival in London is facing significant backlash as more than 15 acts have pulled out in protest against its parent company KKR, which has been accused of increasing its investment in Israel amid ongoing violence. An open letter signed by over 200 artists, including notable names, demands the festival sever ties with KKR due to its association with companies linked to Israeli settlements. The festival, set to take place in Brockwell Park this year, has a history of hosting major acts and significant attendance but now grapples with accusations surrounding its business relationships amid a complex geopolitical situation.
The backlash stems from KKR's investments in Israeli companies associated with settlements on the West Bank, prompting over 200 artists to call for disassociation.
As Field Day relocates to Brockwell Park, over 15 acts, including prominent artists, withdraw to protest KKR's investments and actions related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
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