Chris Minns and Jewish groups condemn ‘horrid rhetoric’ from DJ at opening night of Sydney Biennale

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kelly BurkeMarch 16, 2026 at 08:50 AM

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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has rejected calls to defund the Sydney Biennale after controversial remarks made by US artist DJ Haram at the festival's opening night. During her set at the White Bay Power Station, DJ Haram claimed a "Zio-Australian-Epstein empire" was silencing dissenters. Jewish groups condemned the statement, alleging it linked Israel to Jeffrey Epstein and promoted antisemitic tropes. The artist's comments sparked controversy due to perceived connections between Israel, the convicted sex offender, and alleged suppression of opposing viewpoints. Despite the criticism, Premier Minns affirmed the government's commitment to funding the Biennale.

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White Bay Power Station 40% Israel 50% United States 60% Jeffrey Epstein ×270% Jewish groups ×270% New South Wales 70% Biennale ×270% Sydney ×280% Chris Minns 80% Zubeyda Muzeyyen (DJ Haram) ×290%

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antisemitism 90% zio-australian-epstein empire 90% sydney biennale 80% controversy 70% dj haram 70% jewish groups 60% silencing dissenters 50% rhetoric 50% funding 40%

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