Joe Mulhall expressed concern over the cancellation of events related to his book, Rebel Sounds, noting the alarming trend of venues pulling out under pressure from far-right threats.
Mulhall remarked on the irony of having to host a secret event for a book about historical clandestine resistance against oppressive regimes, highlighting the unsettling atmosphere surrounded by fear.
He pointed out the responsibility of larger organizations like the BFI London film festival in standing up against such pressures, suggesting they should have the resources to protect free speech.
The recent cancellations have caused a backlash in the cultural community, as respected figures like Hanif Kureishi and Billy Bragg voice alarm at the growing influence of far-right extremism.
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