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Boiler Room Protest Turns Violent; Artists Demand KKR Cut

7/14/2026

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On July 10, 2026 in New York, activists protesting Boiler Room’s KKR ties were trampled.
Boycott Room organized a die-in to protest Boiler Room’s links to Israeli weapons.
Boiler Room said it reviewed footage, condemned the behavior, and urged victims to contact police.
More than 50 artists signed a letter urging Field Day to cut KKR ties.
Artists, including eleven who announced a boycott, and two festivals opposed KKR investments.

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Story summary

On July 10, 2026 in New York, activists protesting Boiler Room’s KKR ties were trampled.
Boycott Room organized a die-in to protest Boiler Room’s links to Israeli weapons.
Boiler Room said it reviewed footage, condemned the behavior, and urged victims to contact police.
More than 50 artists signed a letter urging Field Day to cut KKR ties.
Artists, including eleven who announced a boycott, and two festivals opposed KKR investments.