Sticky Fingers

The Melbourne band have pulled out of Bluesfest, citing a clash of values with the organisers.

[here](/link/follow-20170101-p59k0u). When do we forgive people with a mental health issue at attempting to move forward in life?” and this man is attempting to do that, so that’s why he’s on Bluesfest. “We are deeply disappointed to be in this position but sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values. [Martin Boulton](/by/martin-boulton-gxzx57)is a music writer and editor at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect via In a social media post on Monday, King Gizzard announced they were pulling out of Bluesfest.

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have canceled their show at the Byron Bay Bluesfest festival over the booking of Sticky Fingers.

The festival also claimed to be inclusive and urged followers to give Frost “a chance.” In response to this, artists Jaguar Jonze and Camp Cope’s Sarah Thompson expressed shock. I have now gotten to the point where I fail to understand why people make excuses for him.” Speaking about the verbal abuse his group faced during the performance, Dunn-Velasco said in the past: She revealed in a now-deleted Facebook post that she “never felt so unsafe,” after her run-in with Frost at a Sydney pub. The latter band has been met with racism, transphobia and violence allegations, leading to them losing a flurry of followers.

Melbourne band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has cited its stance against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence as it withdraws from Bluesfest.

Cancel anytime.

Psych-rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard withdraw from Bluesfest days after controversial band Sticky Fingers joined the lineup.

Frost and bassist Paddy Cornwall were also [caught in an alleged brawl](https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/sticky-fingers-singer-bassist-allegedly-fought-on-the-street-20190723-p529w2.html) with each other in 2019 which saw Cornwall [charged with affray](https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/sticky-fingers-bassist-paddy-cornwall-pleaded-guilty-to-affray/13207924). The band's decision comes five days after Bluesfest unveiled its sixth artist announcement which featured controversial band Sticky Fingers. "We are deeply disappointed to be in this position but sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values. The band's decision to withdraw from the festival has been kept reasonably vague but, in a statement, the Melbourne sextet have cited the festival's decision to book content that conflicts with their values as the reason they won't be appearing. This is, unfortunately, one of those moments." [Ben Hansen](https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/author/ben-hansen/)

"Sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values" the band said in a statement.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard were Double J Australian Artist of the Year in 2016. "Given this decision by the festival, we have decided to cancel our appearance at Bluesfest. It appears there have been no changes to those shows. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have withdrawn from this year's Bluesfest. The band are set to play theatre shows in Melbourne and Brisbane in the lead up to Bluesfest. "As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence," the band said in a statement.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have canceled their appearance at Bluesfest Byron Bay after the festival announced they had booked the Australian rock ...

[was accused](https://www.smh.com.au/link/follow-20170101-gt4n0b) of threatening the Indigenous musician Thelma Plum. and this man is attempting to do that, so that’s why he’s on Bluesfest,” Noble said. “Everybody has a right to be forgiven and to show who they can be … “Surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to these values.” “We are deeply disappointed to be in this position but sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values. “As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia, and violence,” they wrote in a statement.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard will no longer play this year's Byron Bay Bluesfest following the festival's decision to defend booking Sticky Fingers.

Earlier today on Instagram (20 February), King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard shared a statement announcing they will no longer play the festival. The band wrote: "As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence. [endoftheroadfestival.com](https://endoftheroadfestival.com/tickets/). This is, unfortunately, one of those moments." The band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016 after lead singer Dylan Frost was accused of physically threatening indigenous singer Thelma Plum at a Sydney pub. Bluesfest defended the booking of Sticky Fingers in an Instagram comment, writing that it's "time to forgive and let [Frost] get on with his life."

According to brroklynvegan.com Australian rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have allegedly dropped off of Australia's Bluesfest in alleged ...

Stop living in the past, live in the now and let [Frost] be who he is, which is a great artist.” The Bluesfest director adds: “Whatever happened in the past is in the past. When do we forgive people with a mental health issue at attempting to move forward in life?” and this man is attempting to do that, so that’s why he’s on Bluesfest. In 2018, the artist was allegedly ejected from a Sydney pub when he allegedly harassed transgender model and writer Alexandra V. Surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to these values.

The decision comes after festival organizers defended their decision to book Sticky Fingers, whose vocalist has been accused of violence and racism in the ...

"Whatever happened in the past is in the past," Noble added. Stop living in the past, live in the now and let [Frost] be who he is, which is a great artist." When do we forgive people with a mental health issue at attempting to move forward in life?" "At what point are we going to show compassion and forgiveness through his efforts at growth? and this man is attempting to do that, so that’s why he’s on Bluesfest. Surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to these values.

Following the announcement of Sticky Fingers as part of the lineup, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have decided to pull the plug on Bluesfest.

We are deeply disappointed to be in this position but sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values. Surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to these values.” “Given this decision by the festival, we have decided to cancel our appearance at Bluesfest. With Byron Bay Bluesfest set to go ahead this April 6 to 10, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard yesterday announced that they were dropping out of the festival’s lineup, citing the inclusion of controversial Australian band Sticky Fingers as the reason. Following the announcement that Sticky Fingers will appear on the lineup, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have decided to pull the plug on Bluesfest. [posted to the band’s Instagram,](https://www.instagram.com/kinggizzard/?hl=en) King Gizzard explain that: “As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence.

Peter Noble is defending the addition of Sticky Fingers to the Bluesfest lineup, which caused King Gizzard to abandon the event.

I was and remain proud to give the band a chance at rehabilitation. [sixth lineup announcement](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/sampa-the-great-sticky-fingers-and-more-artists-added-to-bluesfest-2023-lineup/) last week, alongside Sampa the Great and the Archie Roach tribute, A Heartfelt Tribute to Uncle Archie. They’ve done the work to try and make amends and took a long hiatus to fix things.” That suggestion is deplorable, untrue, and actionable as being defamatory. “Surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to those values.” Forgiveness is critical to helping people with mental health challenges continue functioning in society. This cruelty and lack of compassion are foreign to my values, as is the attempt to suppress the band’s artistic expression. Noble addresses the departure of King Gizzard in his statement, although he doesn’t use their name. [King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Cancel Bluesfest Performance](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/king-gizzard-cancel-bluesfest/) [Bluesfest Director Peter Noble Defends Booking Sticky Fingers for 2023 Event](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/bluesfest-director-peter-noble-defends-booking-sticky-fingers-for-2023-event/) [Sampa the Great, Sticky Fingers and More Artists Added to Bluesfest 2023 Lineup](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/sampa-the-great-sticky-fingers-and-more-artists-added-to-bluesfest-2023-lineup/) Noble has now released an official statement defending the decision. “I was and remain proud to give the band a chance at rehabilitation,” he says. [Peter Noble](https://musicfeeds.com.au/feeds/peter-noble/), the director of [Bluesfest](https://musicfeeds.com.au/feeds/bluesfest/), has been facing backlash over the decision to add controversial Sydney band [Sticky Fingers](https://musicfeeds.com.au/feeds/sticky-fingers/) to the 2023 Bluesfest lineup.

Bluesfest director Peter Noble has made a statement responding to the backlash the festival has received for booking the band Sticky Fingers.

“Stop living in the past,” he told the paper, “live in the now and let [Frost] be who he is, which is a great artist. They’ve done the work to try and make amends and took a long hiatus to fix things.” (The hiatus refers to the hiatus Sticky Fingers went on from December 2016 and March 2018.) I was and remain proud to give the band a chance at rehabilitation.” [added to the Bluesfest 2023 line-up](https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/sampa-the-great-uncle-archie-roach-tribute-bluesfest-2023-lineup-additions-3398128) last Tuesday (February 14), drawing criticism from commenters online as well as prominent figures in the Australian music industry. [Frost entered rehab again in 2021](https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/sticky-fingers-frontman-dylan-frost-has-entered-a-rehabilitation-facility-2903802) following an altercation between himself and bandmate Paddy Cornwall. Noble shared a comment on the controversy, which he said “well reflects my feelings”, that cites Frost’s Māori heritage and struggles with mental illness. [Frost apologised for his “unacceptable” behaviour](https://www.facebook.com/stickyfingersmusic/posts/pfbid028VsAH432iStKGzyUFkJwJ4icLZxMCszxSAthxdb5r62TZMtJioXQW4GJ8kC6wRuel?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUqSgbapHTOEkuKLYVdRy9Cmi_wuukyFjL5M1f7kY8pR_YVVZbz9p1oxhxsJviBHkKbvELSe-tSK6rAsQlmbWy9fNu1ECIDaY3OwT-RQg1Er4yT0AtLXMkufglDFro3uwWjFQMzp0IIHUN5HYi1LF4typie31WF0-4FuvKKc9h1wg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R) and said he would be entering rehab and therapy. That suggestion is deplorable, untrue, and actionable as being defamatory.” Just let this man be the artist that he is. Van Gogh had issues, but was he a great artist? Lots of great artists over the years have had issues. [Camp Cope](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/camp-cope) drummer Sarah Thompson and [Jaguar Jonze.](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/jaguar-jonze) [King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard](https://www.nme.com/en_au/artists/king-gizzard-the-lizard-wizard-3) also [removed themselves from the festival’s line-up](https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/king-gizzard-lizard-wizard-bluesfest-2023-cancelled-statement-3401182) yesterday (February 20), saying in a statement that they “stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence” and were “surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to these values”.

The Sydney indie rock band were announced as additions to the bill last week, joining previously announced artists such as Gang of Youths, Elvis Costello, and ...

I was and remain proud to give the band a chance at rehabilitation,” he adds. They’ve done the work to try and make amends and took a long hiatus to fix things.” That suggestion is deplorable, untrue, and actionable as being defamatory. [official website](http://www.bluesfest.com.au/tickets). Forgiveness is critical to helping people with mental health challenges continue functioning in society. “We are deeply disappointed to be in this position but sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values,” they wrote on Instagram.

Following the announcement of Sticky Fingers as part of the lineup, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have decided to pull the plug on Bluesfest.

We are deeply disappointed to be in this position but sometimes you need to be willing to make sacrifices to stand up for your values. Surprised and saddened to see Bluesfest commit to presenting content that is in complete opposition to these values.” “Given this decision by the festival, we have decided to cancel our appearance at Bluesfest. With Byron Bay Bluesfest set to go ahead this April 6 to 10, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard yesterday announced that they were dropping out of the festival’s lineup, citing the inclusion of controversial Australian band Sticky Fingers as the reason. Following the announcement that Sticky Fingers will appear on the lineup, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have decided to pull the plug on Bluesfest. [posted to the band’s Instagram,](https://www.instagram.com/kinggizzard/?hl=en) King Gizzard explain that: “As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled out of a popular upcoming music festival in a stand against its inclusion of controversial indie group Sticky ...

and (Frost) is attempting to do that, so that’s why he’s on Bluesfest,” Mr Noble told Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday. I’m ashamed I made a woman feel unsafe around me and I never want to put myself or anyone else in that position again,” he wrote. “I’m sorry that she felt threatened by my behaviour.

Bluesfest has lost King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, but festival director Peter Noble says more is at stake.

I was and remain proud to give the band a chance at rehabilitation. “This cruelty and lack of compassion are foreign to my values, as is the attempt to suppress the band’s artistic expression. That suggestion is deplorable, untrue, and actionable as being defamatory.” Forgiveness is critical to helping people with mental health challenges continue functioning in society. He has also spoken publicly about attending rehabilitation for alcohol addiction and therapy for mental health issues. was involved in an incident with another artist offstage a long time ago.”

Byron Bay Bluesfest's director has defended its inclusion of a band led by a man accused of threatening...

"In the course of doing so, Bluesfest has been proud to give prominence to Indigenous artists and to promote diversity in the music industry." "I was and remain proud to give the band a chance at rehabilitation." "I believe an attempt to victimise this man and his band in the circumstances is cruel and unforgiving," Mr Noble said in a statement.