Ben Folds has resigned from his position as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in response to recent events, specifically Donald Trump's controversial chairmanship. Folds expressed his stance through social media, stating, 'Not for me.' Trump aims to reshape the Kennedy Center with a new vision, dismissing previous performances as 'woke' and inadequate. The Kennedy Center has been known for its apolitical nature, presenting over 2,000 performances each year through diverse funding sources.
Given developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic advisor to the NSO. Not for me.
As chairman of Kennedy Center, Trump has promised a new 'Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture,' adding that, 'We don't need woke at the Kennedy Center.'
The Kennedy Center has traditionally been an apolitical institution, hosting more than 2,000 performances annually.
Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace that they were even put on.
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