One of the early cultural institutions in Norway to take a stand was Kilden Theatre and Concert Hall, which cancelled a performance by an artist actively working in Putin's Russia. However, taking a principled stance through the boycott of music and musicians is not without challenges. Many musicians argue that such measures risk oversimplifying complex issues.
Participants in the debate:
- Harald Furre – CEO, Kilden Theatre and Concert Hall
- Astrid Kvalbein – Rector, Norwegian Academy of Music
- Sigurd Slåttebrekk – Pianist, producer, and professor
- Iselin Fjeld – Project manager, former journalist and presenter, ZERO (Moderator)
For more information, refer to the updated program on Arendalsuka's website.
