Dropkick Murphys Quit Multi-City Punk in the Park Over Founder’s Trump Donations

The American Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys announced they will no longer perform at any future Punk in the Park festivals after discovering that the event's organizer, Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions, donated to President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. The band stated that "Punk Rock and Donald Trump just don't belong together," with frontman Ken Casey condemning far-right ideologies as incompatible with punk values. Several other bands, including Destiny Bond and Time Heist, also withdrew from the festival following the revelation. Collins responded by explaining his political donations were based on specific issues such as ending wars and lowering taxes, emphasizing that the festival itself has not donated proceeds to any political party and that he personally disagrees with many of President Trump's recent policies. A petition calling for the cancellation of Punk in the Park events has garnered significant support, reflecting broader community backlash against the association with Trump's campaign. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within the punk community regarding political affiliations and the values they represent.