SXSW Responds to Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Leave Festival in Protest of Military Ties

[ad_1] Texas Governor Greg Abbott and SXSW traded blows Tuesday on social media in response to a group of up to 60 bands pulling out of the Austin-based festival to protest its sponsorship ties to the U.S. military, as well as its inclusion of defense contractors participating in some of the festival’s conference programs. “Goodbye. … Read more