Dropkick Murphys, the renowned American Celtic punk band famous for their 2005 hit “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” announced on Wednesday their withdrawal from future Punk in the Park shows due to the festival organizer’s contributions to the Trump campaign. The band emphasized that “Punk Rock and Donald Trump just don’t belong together” in a caption accompanying an Instagram video. Frontman Ken Casey further declared, “The far right ain’t the new punk,” reaffirming the band’s stance against political affiliations they find contrary to their values.
Cameron Collins, the owner of Brew Ha Ha, the organization behind the festival, issued a statement clarifying his political stance. He emphasized living within a two-party system and made donations to the Trump National Committee, Never Surrender, and WinRed, which support Trump and conservative causes. Collins claimed that the festival does not allocate any proceeds to political parties and distanced himself from many of Trump’s viewpoints and policies.
Dropkick Murphys, known for their left-leaning ideology, have been vocal in their opposition to Trump. Earlier this year, Casey confronted a fan wearing a “Make America Great Again” shirt at a concert, leading to the fan changing into a band shirt instead. He later remarked that the band prioritizes standing with the people and workers over potential fan loss.
Punk in the Park is set to continue with various shows through the end of the year across California, Oregon, and Arizona. The band’s departure marks a significant stance against political affiliations they perceive as misaligned with their punk ethos.
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