The outdoor trance scene has played an incredibly important role in many of our lives, offering a refuge from the unrelenting pressures and fragmentations imposed by both local and global systems. For many, doofs, music, and the community associated with these gatherings have stepped in as surrogate families and broader support networks when mainstream supports fell short. However, the creeping co-optation by Israeli psy trance influences and mega music corporations has created a contradiction we can no longer ignore. It's time to reclaim our parties from the grip of mega profits and ethno-supremacist settler colonies.

As we look forward to the Rainbow Spirit Festival in 2026, we urge its organisers—thank you for your ongoing dedication to creating transformative, inclusive, and conscious festival experiences—to make a firm commitment towards ethical artist bookings. This is essential to honouring Rainbow Spirit’s foundational pillars: sustainability, community, cultural respect, and social responsibility.

The national Boycott Infected Mushroom campaign has already demonstrated the tangible consequences for artists whose practices contradict these values. People from all walks of life have increasingly felt disillusioned by the proliferation of artists and entities whose actions directly conflict with the principles of respect and inclusivity that the festival originally stood for.

We implore Rainbow Spirit Festival to take a pioneering stand. By steering away from booking artists linked with unethical practices or ethnocentric ideologies, the festival can solidify its position as a beacon of progressive values in the music world. This not only encourages an inclusive community but sends a resounding message that the festival prioritises transformative experiences over potential profits derived from controversial figures.

Therefore, we ask Rainbow Spirit Festival to adopt rigorous criteria for artist bookings that ensure alignment with its core values. This initiative can include consulting with reputable cultural advisors, prioritising local artists, and instituting transparent decision-making processes.

Let's keep the spirit of our parties intact. Please support this movement for change by signing this petition to urge the Rainbow Spirit Festival organisers to choose ethically aligned artists for their future lineups.