Two more music festivals have just been added to the list of those that will not allow attendants to bring in Native American war bonnets. First, Montreal-based Île Soniq took to Facebook to voice their opinion on the cultural disrespect of such clothing items. An issue that was brought to the limelight earlier today with David Guetta‘s new, racially charged promotional video for his upcoming club residency.
Heavy Montreal and Osheaga has also decided to disallow headdresses from here on out.
Following the release, it seems that organizers have suddenly focused their cultural sensitivity toward Native Americans in an effort to cut down on outlandish and disrespectful festival attire. Hopefully, with time, we’ll see an era where people just show up to a show dressed in shorts and a t-shirt.