Popular Punk Band Hang Youth Cancels Performance at Zwarte Cross Due to Owner's Ties to Israel

Private equity: The music festival was acquired last year by KKR, an American investment firm that invests in Israeli tech companies and…

Amsterdam rock bands Hang Youth and Claw Boys Claw were supposed to perform at Zwarte Cross this year, but are withdrawing due to a dubious investor. This financial backer is controversial, because it has projects running on the West Bank, occupied territory by Israel. Youp van 't Hek was also supposed to perform there, but is also not coming for the same reason. Zwarte Cross will be held from 17 to 20 July this year. Various DJs and bands will …