The 1975, the band consisting of Matthew Healy, George Daniel, Ross MacDonald, Adam Hann, will play solo at festivals that meet gender equality. This was announced by the singer via Twitter.It all began with the questioning of a Reporter journalist, Laura Snapes, for the Reading and Leeds Festival, in which artists such as Stormzy, Liam Gallagher and Rage Against the Machine will be presented, with little inclusion of women.
At the time, Healy replied: “I’ve already accepted some festivals that may not meet this and would never disappoint fans who already have tickets. But from now on I will, and I think that’s how male artists can be true allies.” Bright! I’m very interested in how to negotiate this with the reserve agents,” Snapes replied, to which he added, “Yes, I know (…) men often need to act and not talk.” The point is that Reading and Leeds with more women would honestly be the best festival in the world where the place is vibrant. Let’s not judge people and give the benefit of the doubt that people will start to hear I can feel the change!” he concluded.
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