DUBAI: Irish band The Mary Wallopers said their set at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, UK, on Friday was cut short because they flew a Palestinian flag onstage.
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The music festival has since apologized after the band had its microphones turned off and a staff member removed the flag.
Footage showed the group beginning their set by saying: “Free Palestine and f*** Israel.”
Festival organizers said: “We spoke to the artist before the performance regarding the festival’s long-standing policy of not allowing flags of any kind at the event, but that we respect their right to express their views during the show.”
