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CBC
13-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Winnipeg Folk Fest organizers warn of laced gel-cap mushrooms circulating festival grounds
Winnipeg Folk Fest organizers are warning concertgoers about a substance circulating the festival grounds after a dozen people experienced an "adverse reaction" and sought first-aid help after taking it on Thursday and Friday. In a Saturday press release, the festival's first-aid team urged attendees to avoid gel-cap mushrooms, as something that caused dizziness and fainting may have been added to them. Folk Fest's website said guests who plan to use substances at the festival should test them before they arrive, drug-checking services are not available on site. People that choose to drink or use drugs during Folk Fest are encouraged to stay hydrated and moderate consumption, the website said. Organizers said none of the affected festivalgoers were hospitalized.
Washington Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Bob Vylan rejects criticism and says it's being targeted for speaking up about Gaza at Glastonbury
LONDON — Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan on Tuesday rejected claims of antisemitism over onstage comments at the Glastonbury Festival that triggered a police investigation and sparked criticism from politicians, the BBC and festival organizers. The band said in a statement that it was being 'targeted for speaking up' about the war in Gaza.
