Thye Texas governor defends U.S. Army sponsorship of SXSW festival by telling musicians 'don't come back' after they pulled out of the festival.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hit out at musicians on Tuesday who are pulling out of the South by Southwest festival over the U.S. Army's sponsorship of the event, telling them 'Don't come back' to the state.The internationally recognized event brings thousands of visitors to Austin each March, showcasing music, film and interactive media. This year's festival is running from March 8-16 and includes live panels and special events.
Across the globe, we are witnessing unspeakable tragedies, the rise of repressive regimes, and the increasing spread of violent conflict. It's more crucial than ever that we come together to solve these greater humanitarian issues,' SXSW said.'The Army's sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world. We have and will continue to support human rights for all.
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