Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers say they were muted at a music festival in Portsmouth, England on Friday for displaying a Palestinian flag during their set, something denied by organizers.

Yesterday, Irish folk group the Mary Wallopers had their set at UK’s Victorious Festival cut short after expressing support for Palestine with a “Free Palestine” chant and a Palestinian flag. Now, the Last Dinner Party have withdrawn in protest.

Several bands pulled out of a UK music festival this weekend after one Irish folk group was removed mid-set for unfurling a Palestinian flag and leading a pro-Palestine chant. The Mary Wallopers were just 20 minutes into their Friday performance at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth when microphones were cut and the band was Fans quickly voiced anger on social media.