Wild Youth, the Dublin band representing Ireland in next month's Eurovision Song Contest, said in a tweet that they are cutting all ties with their former creative director Ian Banham
WILD YOUTH, THE Dublin band representing Ireland in next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, have said in a tweet that they are cutting all ties with their former creative director Ian Banham.The band’s statement today follows a number of tweets by Banham commenting on trans issues in recent weeks.The tweets were initially highlighted by a Eurovision fan account shortly after 10am this morning.“Wild Youth is a band that stands for unity and kindness.
A number of Banham’s tweets, including one referring to the trans community as a cult, have been deleted since Wild Youth’s tweet on the issue.
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