Massive Attack have cancelled an upcoming Liverpool gig over the venue’s decision to host an arms fair.
The Bristol band were due to to play a “super-low carbon” show at Liverpool’s ACC Exhibition Centre to support the development of the band’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research project.
However, they have now announced the show’s cancellation due to arms exhibition AOC Europe 2021 being held at the venue next month
“Across two days, the show connects organisations and individuals from government, defence, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information, and review the latest advances in these fields,” a description on the exhibition’s website reads.
“Meet world-leading experts to discuss their understanding of the issues, technology and capabilities that underpin evolving electronic warfare abilities, both nationally and in collective defence. Alongside a technical conference programme, the event features an exhibition area for specialist suppliers to showcase their technologies, products and services.”
