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11 artists pull out of Field Day line-up in boycott of KKR ownership

It follows the publishing of an open letter, signed by over 200 artists, asking the festival to distance itself from the investments of KKR

Dialled In release statement in response to Boiler Room's acquisition by Superstruct/KKR

The UK-based South Asian dance music organisation said it will complete its scheduled projects with the streaming platform, but condemned the investments of its new parent company

Brian Eno, Ben UFO and Jyoty sign open letter calling on Field Day to distance itself from KKR

Led by Sisu Crew and other leading electronic artists, the letter calls on the London-based day festival to uphold BDS guidelines and publicly condemn the investments of the parent company of its owner, Superstruct

Boiler Room issues statement concerning new owners Superstruct/KKR

Artists such as Ikonika and Beatrice M. have withdrawn participation in events run by the streaming platform due to concerns around the investment activity of KKR

Daytimers withdraw from Lost Village and Mighty Hoopla slots over Superstruct acquisition

The South Asian collective said it "sympathised with workers caught up in these acquisitions beyond their control" but wanted to stand by its "commitment to the Palestinian struggle"

Boiler Room acquired by European events giant Superstruct Entertainment

Former owners DICE will continue as Boiler Room's official ticketing partner, after selling the streaming platform for an undisclosed sum