Love of Lesbian “is not a group that makes impulsive decisions.” After a series of “internal debates”, the Catalan band announced this Friday that is disconnected from the festivals with funds from the KKR company. They have communicated it on their Instagram account. The decision includes canceling its participation in the Interstelar of Seville, which a few days ago announced the participation of the rock and indie pop band for the 2026 edition. This is part of the global response wave to Israel by the massacre perpetrated in the Gaza Strip: “In some past concerts we had already expressed our position on the genocide to the Palestinian people,” he published in his social network.
The American company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) is a Proisraelí fund related to the promotion of real estate investments in territories belonging to the Palestinian state. The link between KKR and the festivals is Superstruct Entertainment, owner of more than thirty Spanish competitions (including Sónar, Viña Rock or Resurrection Fest or Arenal Sound) and which was acquired by the American firm last year. The Catalan group, head of poster in the interstellar Sevilla 2025, clarified that “they have always felt well treated by these festivals”: “Actually that fantastic relationship forged over the years has made our decision even more difficult to take, because we know the human teams behind them and that they have nothing to do with all this situation,” says the group.
On the other hand, the interstellar communication team has indicated in a message on its social networks that laments the “unilateral” decision of the group “despite having confirmed its assistance” and with “full knowledge for a long Decision, ”said the festival.
In addition, he has indicated that they trust that Love of Lesbian “maintain coherence” with the reasons for their decision and that “act accordingly with the rest of the musical commitments” they have. Finally, he has reaffirmed that the celebration “continues with the same passion of always and with music as a true meeting point.”
It is not the first controversy around KKR, with numerous affected festivals so far this year. This year, the link between KKR and the festivals belonging to Supersruct Entertainment already meant that halfior hundred artists and groups canceled their presence in the Sonár, held from June 12 to 14 in Barcelona.