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British indie band Pulp agree to play Adelaide festival after boycott u-turn

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Martin FarrerJanuary 15, 2026 at 01:36 PM
British indie band Pulp agree to play Adelaide festival after boycott u-turn
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British indie band Pulp initially boycotted the Adelaide Festival in February due to the cancellation of Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from the related Adelaide Writers' Week. Abdel-Fattah was barred due to "cultural sensitivity" following the Bondi terror attack, prompting widespread boycotts. Pulp agreed to perform after festival organizers apologized to Abdel-Fattah, invited her to speak at the 2027 event, and replaced the board responsible for her initial exclusion. Pulp stated they oppose censorship and celebrate difference, and believe the festival programmers are now acting in good faith. The band hopes their free concert on February 27th will bring communities together peacefully.

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Bondi 30% Israel 40% Jarvis Cocker 50% Adelaide ×480% Adelaide Festival ×485% Pulp ×590% Randa Abdel-Fattah ×695%

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boycott 90% adelaide festival 80% pulp 80% randa abdel-fattah 70% censorship 60% freedom of speech 50% cultural sensitivity 50% writers' week 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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90%
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Adelaide

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