Banksy to Launch "Bemusement Park" With Run the Jewels, Savages, Massive Attack, Pussy Riot, More

Banksy to Launch "Bemusement Park" With Run the Jewels, Savages, Massive Attack, Pussy Riot, More

Photo via Banksy Dismaland’s Facebook

Banksy will mark the launch of his very own “bemusement park” in Weston-super-Mare, England, with a series of live performances, NME reports. Dismaland’s musical entertainment begins on August 28, with DJ Yoda and Peanut Butter Wolf performing alongside Breakbeat Lou. On September 4, Run the Jewels will play live, followed by Savages and Sleaford Mods on September 18. The last night features Pussy Riot, Kate Tempest, and Massive Attack. The gigs will take place at the Tropicana venue, which is also hosting works by Banksy, Damien Hirst, and other artists. Dismaland runs for five weeks.

Banksy released a rare statement about the event:

I loved the Tropicana as a kid, so getting to throw these doors open again is a real honour. I hope everyone from Weston will take the opportunity to once more stand in a puddle of murky water eating cold chips to the sound of crying children.

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