Opinion: A Lose-Lose Situation
The m4music festival clarified today what exactly happened regarding the booking and cancellation of Bernarda. There was no way out unscathed.
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„We immediately recognised that this commitment harboured potential for conflict“
Negative White could speak to Philipp Schnyder, head of the m4music festival, to clarify why they booked Bernarda and ultimately called off her show after awareness of connections to an anti-abortion movement was raised.
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Now is the time to resist and reclaim. Artists, labels, venues, media, and fans need to come together.