"This put the band and our own team in a difficult situation which never should have arisen. We would like to sincerely apologise to all concerned. We absolutely support the right of artists to freely express their views from the stage, within the law and the inclusive nature of the event. Our policy of not allowing flags of any kind, which has been in place for many years for wider event management and safety reasons, is not meant to compromise that right."
"Our video clearly shows a Victorious crew member coming on stage, interfering with our show, removing the flag from the stage and then the sound being cut following a chant of 'Free Palestine'," said The Mary Wallopers."
Victorious Festival cut The Mary Wallopers’ set after the Irish folk group displayed a Palestinian flag and a crowd chant of “Free Palestine”. Organizers initially claimed the band ended the set voluntarily, citing a long-standing no-flag policy and a discriminatory chant, and said sound was cut for safety reasons. The Mary Wallopers posted stage footage showing a crew member removing the flag and sound being cut after the chant. Organizers later apologized, accepted responsibility for poor communication, affirmed artists’ rights to lawful expression, announced a substantial humanitarian donation, and faced cancellations from multiple acts in solidarity.
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