A duet denounces an LGTBI-phobic aggression during the Santa Maria del Camí vigil
The artists assure that they received insults, spitting, and blows that forced the performance to be suspended and they demand a response from the authorities
Saint Mary of the RoadThe duo PD Lluca i Santa Servera Màrtir has reported being the victim of an LGTBI-phobic aggression during the celebration held early Saturday morning at the Santa Maria del Camí festivities. In a statement disseminated on social media, the artists assure that a group of young people interrupted the performance with insults and violent attitudes to the point of causing its suspension.
According to their account, the incidents began shortly after the concert started, when a group of people positioned themselves in front of the stage and began to verbally harass them. The artists state they do not know if the origin of the hostility was related to the flags they had placed on the table, among which were a Palestinian flag, an SOS Residents flag, and an Antihomophobe Action flag.
The two artists assure that the tension increased during the performance. They explain that some attendees displayed a Spanish flag, threw objects and spat towards the stage, and uttered insults such as "faggots" and other expressions they describe as LGTBI-phobic. They also maintain that several members of the audience who tried to defend them ended up being physically and verbally assaulted.
In the statement, they report that the events caused several injuries and the need for medical assistance for some people, which is why they decided to suspend the performance before finishing it. The artists also express criticism of the police action. They consider that the officers limited themselves to separating the two groups without distinguishing, as they claim, between the aggressors and the victims. Furthermore, they demand a clear stance from the authorities and measures to prevent such events from happening again in festive spaces.
The duo assures that they do not intend to criminalize the young people involved, but rather to publicly denounce what they consider an episode of hate against the LGTBI community. They also link the events to the rise of far-right discourse and assert the right of any person to perform and express themselves "with complete freedom and without harming anyone".
The Socialist group of Santa Maria rejects the attack: "We must be an open, diverse, and respectful town"
The Socialist Group of Santa Maria del Camí has condemned the aggressions, insults, and discriminatory attitudes that occurred during the eve of the Santa Maria festivities and has expressed its support for the victims. In a statement, it claims a municipality that is "open, diverse, and respectful," where LGTBI-phobia, sexism, racism, or any other form of hate have no place.
At the same time, the socialists have reiterated their support for mobilizations in defense of the territory and have argued that concern about tourist overcrowding, access to housing, and pressure on natural resources is "legitimate." They also consider the police response following the arrest of two activists "disproportionate" and warn against the "criminalization" of protest.
Finally, the group calls for the public debate to focus on Mallorca's tourism and territorial model and advocates for dialogue and policies that prioritize residents and sustainability.