LOS ANGELES—Three bands have withdrawn from the upcoming CY Fest. Iron Lung, Tørsö, and Apartment 213 announced their departures Tuesday. This follows boycott calls against promoter Ignacio Rodriguera. These calls cited allegations of sexual misconduct. The cancellations cast doubt on the festival’s future. CY Fest was scheduled for later this month.
Band Exodus Continues
Rodriguera, who goes by Nacho Corrupted, has denied the allegations. He stated the festival would continue as planned. “We have a deep bench of talented musicians,” Rodriguera said in a statement. “This is just a minor speed bump.” He claimed that enthusiastic replacement bands were already being scouted. He did not name any potential replacements. The list of bands dropping off CY Fest continues to grow. This latest exodus highlights the festival’s precarious position.
Promoter Remains Defiant
Feminist groups circulated the allegations online. They urged other bands to withdraw from CY Fest. The initial lineup featured numerous underground punk and metal acts. Many were excited about the reunion. “It’s a shame when things get complicated,” said Brenda ‘The Bass’ Johnson. She is the president of the Los Angeles Chapter of Disgruntled Roadies. “People just want to hear loud music, not read bad press.” The allegations have put a damper on the event. This boycott call has significantly impacted the festival’s momentum. Many attendees expressed confusion online.
At press time, Rodriguera announced that CY Fest would proceed as a solo performance by himself. He promised a “visceral, cathartic, and deeply personal” set.
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