The Korean indie rock band Se So Neon has come under scrutiny for their decision to perform at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW hereon) Festival.
The band is set to perform at the festival on March 15 in Texas, United States. But their decision to participate in the event has been met with criticism in light of the ongoing devastation of Gaza, Palestine.
The criticism comes in the context of nearly 100 artists pulling out of the festival, citing that weapons manufacturers and the US Department of Defense are involved in this event. These organizations, the withdrawing artists have said, are connected directly to the ongoing onslaught of the Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Even a day before the festival, Se So Neon have posted about their appearance on their social media accounts, and the replies were flooded with fans calling for them to withdraw from the event and show solidarity with Gaza.
