"Anarchist group Antikapitalista Blokk has written to the British embassy to object to the inclusion of music groups Beatrice and Bikini in the Music Against Racism concert to be held ahead of the upcoming Sziget Festival.The recording studio owned by Bikini is used by explicitly racist far-right bands as Egészséges Fejbőr, Titkolt Ellenállás, and Romantikus Erőszak. In addition, Feró Nagy of Beatrice regularly performs at Jobbik events, the Antikapitalsita Blokk said.
The anti-racism event is initiated by the British embassy and anti-racist groups from the UK.
Sziget organiser Károly Gerendai wondered why he had not been approached, but will not change the plans, saying: “All of the groups condemn racism, otherwise why have they agreed to go on stage?”
Source: Hungary Around the Clock.
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13.07.2009