Borlänge municipality has decided to reinstate financial support for Alive Festival following last year's withdrawal. The 150,000 kronor support was pulled when the festival booked artist Yasin for 2025. The decision follows an intense debate.
Borlänge municipality has announced it will reinstate financial market support for Alive Festival. Last year, the council withdrew 150,000 kronor in funding after the festival announced artist Yasin for its 2025 edition. The move sparked an intense local debate.
The festival went without support at the time, but politicians have now reversed course. As reported by borlangetidning.se, the funding has been approved again. Dala-Demokraten covers the decision as the debate having subsided.
The withdrawal stemmed from controversy over booking Yasin. The municipality initially deemed it unfit for the festival's image, but following discussions, it has dropped the requirement.