Noel Gallagher recently criticized the Glastonbury festival, accusing it of becoming too politically charged and “woke”. His comments were made during an interview with The Sun where he expressed his distaste for bands using the stage as a platform for political statements and urged them to focus on playing music instead. Gallagher also commented on the influx of virtue-signaling at the festival and suggested that attendees should take more tangible actions rather than just making statements.
Glastonbury festival, known for its history of left-wing activism and environmental causes, featured political statements this year, including a controversial stunt by artist Banksy involving an inflatable migrant boat. Other artists like Idles and 47Soul also made political statements during their performances, with strong support for Palestine evident in the audience.
The festival has a long-standing tradition of engaging with politics, with partnerships with organizations like the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Organizers have emphasized the importance of activism and political engagement at the event.
Gallagher’s comments come amidst a wider debate about the intersection of art and politics in the music industry. This year has seen numerous controversies surrounding political statements made by artists and actions taken by festival organizers in response to political issues. Gallagher also took the opportunity to respond to Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, who had previously criticized the Gallagher brothers for not reuniting Oasis.
Overall, Gallagher’s comments highlight the ongoing discussion surrounding the role of politics in music and art, particularly at major events like Glastonbury festival.
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