International group stands against boycotts – 120 entertainment identities and leaders – among them Kiss bassist Gene Simmons – have backed the Sydney Festival in light of boycotts due to Israeli funding. | Australianjewishnews

A GROUP of more than 120 entertainment identities and leaders – among them Kiss bassist Gene Simmons – have backed the Sydney Festival in light of boycotts due to Israeli funding.
Comedians Tom Ballard and Nazeem Hussein, dance ensemble Bindi Bosses, First Nations dance company Marrugeku and Melbourne band Karate Boogaloo are among those who have pulled out of the festival due to the Israeli Embassy providing $20,000 in sponsorship for the dance performance Decadance, created by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin.