Barclays Halts Sponsorship of Major UK Festivals After Artist Boycott

Artists protest bank's ties to defense companies involved in Israel-Gaza conflict, leading to suspension of festival funding

Barclays has suspended its sponsorship of Latitude, Download, and Isle of Wight festivals for 2024.
Numerous artists withdrew from the festivals over Barclays' financial links to defense firms supplying Israel.
Live Nation confirmed the decision followed discussions with protesting artists.
Barclays stated the suspension does not affect ticket holders for the festivals.
Activists have targeted Barclays for its investments in both defense and fossil fuel sectors.