Rhythm and Vines

2022 - 12 - 26

Post cover — Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Vodafone to pull stage branding during Dizzee Rascal's R&V ... (New Zealand Herald)

Telco giant Vodafone is pulling its sponsorship material from the stage when headline act Dizzee Rascal, who was convicted of assaulting a former partner ...

Mills was said to be frustrated over child custody arrangements. Women’s Refuge chief executive Dr Ang Jury this month also took aim at the decision, publishing on the Beneath the Glass Ceiling Instagram account: “This is one of the problems we’ve got in New Zealand, we claim to care about things like this [domestic violence] but when it comes to our own particular interest - like going to a festival and having a good time - then maybe it’s not quite so important”. Despite removing its branding during the British rapper’s performance, Vodafone said it was still “supportive of Rhythm and Vines and will continue our sponsorship of the many great musicians and acts that are appearing”.

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Vodafone to pull sponsorship from Rhythm & Vines stage when ... (Newshub)

Vodafone said it "abhors domestic violence" and is extremely disappointed with the decision to select Dizzee Rascal, whose real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills, as ...

Rhythm and Vines: Vodafone to remove branding during Dizzee ... (RNZ)

Vodafone will remove its stage branding from Dizzee Rascal's Rhythm and Vines performance amid controversy over the rapper's domestic violence conviction.

We have enough of our own." "It's dangerous, and it's a slap in the face to women like his [ex-fiancée]." In a statement sent to media following the interview, Rhythm and Vines "We feel this is the bare minimum and an attempt to distance your brand without being a true ally." "While we are grateful you have taken this on board, we're disappointed that you've taken this long to address the issue," a spokesperson wrote. "We are extremely disappointed with the decision to select Dizzee Rascal to headline the [festival]."

Rhythm and Vines: Vodafone removes branding during Dizzee ... (The Bharat Express News)

British rapper Dizzee Rascal addresses the media as he leaves Croydon Magistrates' Court in London on April 8, 2022 following his trial conviction for.

We have enough of our own.’ In a statement sent to the media after the interview, Rhythm and Vines apologized for the co-founder’s speech. Last month, co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham said in an interview for Stuff, Rhythm and Vines that the artist had “done the crime, done the time and now it’s time to do the grime,” referring to the genre of music the British artist performing. “It’s dangerous, and it’s a slap in the face to women like his [ex-fiancée].” “While we are grateful that you have taken this to heart, we are disappointed that it has taken you so long to address the matter,” a spokesperson wrote. “We continue to support Rhythm & Vines and will continue our sponsorship of the many great musicians and acts performing,” said Roberts.

Vodafone pulls sponsorship signage from Dizzee Rascal's ... (Newstalk ZB)

Telco company Vodafone has put its money where its mouth is by pulling sponsorship signage during a performance of a convicted abuser. Vodafone will remove.