The punk band Idles was seen by an incredible crowd on the British pageant Glastonbury. Out of the blue, a rubber boat with dolls sporting life jackets handed over the viewers. One other stunt by the nameless artist Banksy.
Throughout a efficiency by British punk band Idles, an inflatable boat with dolls in it instantly appeared above the viewers. An apparent reference to the migrant boats that have been attempting to cross the Channel in the direction of Britain. That did not occur by probability by way of the tune ‘Danny Nedelko’. The tune is about migration and begins: “My buddy is an immigrant. A good looking immigrant.”
The band have been unaware of the exercise on the time, however later managed to inform the British media that it was a stunt by Banksy. The nameless artist later confirmed this through social media. (Learn extra under the submit)
So Glastonbury is a well-known space for Banksy. Simply ten years in the past, in 2014, the artist had a truck filled with screaming animals, apparently on the way in which to the slaughterhouse, driving by way of the pageant park. For Stormzy, Banksy designed a vest that was proof against bullets and spears with the British flag on it in 2019, referring to the numerous stabbings within the nation throughout that point.
Scorching subject
With or with out Banksy, politics can be current at Glastonbury, because the British go to the polls on July 4. The nameless artist is not the one one to make a political assertion throughout Idles’ set. For instance, the group itself devoted a tune towards the British populist politician Nigel Farage. Singer Joe Talbot then referred to as on the viewers to chant “Fuck the king”.
And migration is one specifically a scorching subject on the pageant. For instance, a particular a part of the pageant is devoted to the migration disaster, which emphasizes that “nobody is illegitimate”. To get to ‘Terminal 1’, guests should reply a British citizenship check query appropriately. If profitable, musicians will obtain music from artists and communities with a migrant background.
2024-07-01 19:25:44
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