Amid controversy surrounding I Killed the Prom Queen‘s appearance at the 2019 UNIFY Gathering festival, Triple J have announced that the metalcore outfit will no longer appear.
The band were slated to bring back their classic 2005 lineup for the first time in ten years for a festival-exclusive set.
UNIFY released the below statement regarding their decision.
— UNIFY Gathering (@UNIFYgathering) August 10, 2018
Fans and industry people have begun weighing in on the controversy since IKTPQ were confirmed to play, voicing their opinions on the the decision.
Huge decision by @UNIFYgathering especially when it's likely to have a massive financial impact. Hopefully it sends the right message to the wider industry https://t.co/t6sbpfizHz
— Alister Newstead (@AlNewstead) August 10, 2018
But the show must go on.
UNIFY Gathering is happening on Friday, January 11th – Monday, January 13th, 2019 inTarwin Meadows, Gippsland, VIC
Lineup
Friday, January 11th
Underøath (Exclusive Australian Performance)
Karnivool (First East Coast Show Since 2016)
In Hearts Wake
Ocean Grove
While She Sleeps (Exclusive Australian Performance)
Crossfaith (Exclusive Australian Performance)
Dream On Dreamer
The Plot In You (Exclusive Australian Performance)
Hand Of Mercy (Exclusive Reunion Show)
Dream State (Exclusive Australian Performance)
Ocean Sleeper
Better Half
Saturday, January 12th
Taking Back Sunday (Playing Tell All Your Friends In Full)
Trophy Eyes
State Champs (Exclusive Australian Performance)
Turnstile
Citizen
WAAX
Clowns
Endless Heights
Harms Way
Stand Atlantic
Thornhill
Pagan
Gravemind
After Touch
Yours Truly