"Punk rock should unify us, not divide us, the Adicts wrote in a statement. We will not be performing at Punk In The Park. Viva la Revolution."
"We've become aware that the owner of Brew Ha Ha Productions, the company behind Punk Rock in the Park, made financial contributions in support of the Trump administration, the Dead Kennedys wrote in a statement. Our first reaction was to cancel our upcoming appearances. However, we do not feel that it would be fair to our supporters who have already purchased tickets and made plans to attend these shows."
"The current climate surrounding the events has created challenges that make it impossible for us to move forward in a way that delivers the experience our fans, artists, and partners deserve, the organizers' statement reads. Our goal has always been to bring people together through music, community, and shared passion."
Brew Ha Ha Productions canceled the Punk In The Park 2026 festival, which was scheduled to begin April 18 in Pittsburgh and include a May 23 date in Vallejo. The cancellation followed controversy over promoter Cameron Collins' donations to President Trump's campaign. The Adicts withdrew as headliners on Thursday night citing political reasons, stating punk rock should unify rather than divide. The Dead Kennedys, also headlining, announced they would perform scheduled dates but decline future festival participation due to the owner's political contributions. Organizers stated the current climate made it impossible to deliver the experience fans, artists, and partners deserve.
Read at www.timesheraldonline.com
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