Judeline cancels its performance at the FIB due to its links to the KKR fund, which has interests in the Israeli occupation.

Adding to the wave of artist cancellations at festivals linked to KKR , an investment fund with real estate interests in Palestine illegally occupied by Israel, is a prominent name. Judeline has just announced that she will not perform at the Benicassim International Festival (FIB) in "solidarity with the Palestinian people."

Although she's not yet widely known by the general public, she's one of the most promising singers on the Spanish music scene. For some time now, she's been compared to Rosalía; many foreign artists would give anything to collaborate with her. This past Tuesday, she rocked the crowds, performing before 12,000 enthusiastic fans at Puerta del Sol , during a tribute event for Camarón de la Isla on the 75th anniversary of his birth.

That's why his announcement this Thursday must have been a bombshell for the FIB organizers, which will be held on July 17, 18, and 19 in Castellón, Spain, with headliners including The Black Keys, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Bloc Party, and Residente . The latter has also been highly critical of the Israeli invasion of Gaza , to the point of delaying the release of his latest album for this reason, so we'd expect a similar move from him.

“I have decided not to participate in the FIB Festival this year due to its connection with the KKR fund,” Judeline stated on her X profile. “I know that many of the things we do have implications that do not align with our convictions and that most of what we consume has dire consequences for part of the population or the planet, even if we are not always aware of it. However, in this case, the relationship is direct and evident. I stand against genocide and in favor of the rights of Palestine today and always . As does my team, who support this decision. See you at the rest of the festivals.”

The FIB, like some twenty other national festivals, includes Superstruct among its investors. KKR, an investment fund that owns a real estate website that offers properties in territories illegally occupied by the Israeli army, also has a stake in the company.

Shortly after the controversy erupted following the release of this information, a multitude of artists and bands canceled their performances at these events. In response, Superstruct issued a statement stating that everyone at the company is "horrified" by the scale of the massacre in Gaza and calling for an "immediate end" to the conflict. "We are aware that there is significant debate and discussion surrounding our festivals and our property in relation to these events. We join those calling for an immediate end to the conflict and for humanitarian aid to reach those suffering in Gaza without delay," their public letter stated.

Furthermore, the company notes that "operationally, Superstruct is managed independently and makes its own decisions based on what is best for our fans, artists, partners, and colleagues. Festivals also have the autonomy to make their own commercial decisions to reflect the changing world in which they operate." It also explained, in statements to ABC, that KKR does not receive dividends from its stake in Spanish festivals through Superstruct: "This was established in its initial monetization plan for all of these festivals. KKR's line of business in this sector is the purchase of shares for subsequent resale when they have increased in value, so it will profit from this investment at the time it disposes of it."

But that hasn't stopped the cascade of cancellations or announcements of refusal to return to perform at festivals such as Viña Rock . Resurrection, Interestelar Sevilla or the FIB itself, which now sees one of its big draws fall with the announcement of Judeline. Other artists who have made the same decision are Reincidentes, Sons of Aguirre, Los de Marras, Fermín Muguruza, Kaotiko, Pink Socks, Desklate, Ergo Pro, Ill Pequeño, Dakidarria, Kaos Urbano, Sinkope, Porretas, Sarna, Maricarmen Free, Las Ninyas del Corro, Axo Rock, El Último Ke Zierre, No Konforme, El Niño de la Hipoteca, Free City and Kamikazes.

This week, in clear reference to this issue, the Madrid-based group Biznaga also stated in an interview that they have drawn up "a list of festivals" they do not plan to attend due to their ties to certain investment funds, otherwise they would not be able to "face each other."