The Last Dinner Party leaves X/Twitter

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The British indie rock band leaves the platform in protest against political bias.

With hits like ““Nothing Matters” and his debut album Prelude to Ecstasy, The Last Dinner Party remains faithful to its values ​​in an increasingly polarized digital environment and leaves X/Twitter arguing that the platform has become a toxic space, full of misinformation and right-wing political tendencies, a situation that intensifies after the re-election of donald trump as president of the United States. This action is aligned with the band's ethics and they join a series of artists who have left the social network.

During his performance in Glastonbury this summer, Abigail Morristhe band's vocalist, expressed concern, urging to “Protect each other and show empathy.” This type of political statements has characterized The Last Dinner Partywho, since forming in 2021 in London, has used her voice not only for music, but also for activism.

Despite having canceled part of their recent European tour due to emotional and physical exhaustion, the band continues to achieve success. They have been confirmed as opening acts for Olivia Rodrigo in the long-awaited concert at BST Hyde Park from the United Kingdom in 2025, which consolidates its place in the current music scene with a critical voice on social issues.

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