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Chumbawamba Slams Vox for Misusing 'Tubthumping' in Campaign

2/2/2026

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Chumbawamba, the British pop group, demanded Vox stop using their song "Tubthumping" to promote its anti-migration campaign.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal posted the song at a Caspe campaign event, claiming locals oppose migration.
Alice Nutter criticized Abascal's use as "vile and racist," aligning the band with Spain's decision to regularize undocumented migrants.
Chumbawamba has previously objected to political figures misusing their music, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Chumbawamba, the British pop group, demanded Vox stop using their song "Tubthumping" to promote its anti-migration campaign.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal posted the song at a Caspe campaign event, claiming locals oppose migration.
Alice Nutter criticized Abascal's use as "vile and racist," aligning the band with Spain's decision to regularize undocumented migrants.
Chumbawamba has previously objected to political figures misusing their music, including U.S. President Donald Trump.