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Irish Band Removed from Festival Over Palestinian Flag

8/23/2025

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The Irish band The Mary Wallopers was removed from the Victorious Festival for displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting "Free Palestine."
Festival organizers cited a discriminatory chant as the reason for their removal, which the band contests, attributing it to the flag.
Supporters, including the rap group Kneecap, defended the band, noting a history of pro-Palestinian expressions at festivals.

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Story summary

The Irish band The Mary Wallopers was removed from the Victorious Festival for displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting "Free Palestine."
Festival organizers cited a discriminatory chant as the reason for their removal, which the band contests, attributing it to the flag.
Supporters, including the rap group Kneecap, defended the band, noting a history of pro-Palestinian expressions at festivals.