Fresh from a career-defining, show-stopping performance on Glastonbury's Woodsies stage, breakout indie act The Last Dinner Party have found themselves at the centre of an unexpected online firestorm.
The band, celebrated for their theatrical flair and anthemic singles like 'Nothing Matters', is now facing calls for a boycott from a vocal segment of social media users. The controversy hinges not on their music, but solely on the political connotations some are attributing to their name.
The Source of the Backlash
Critics on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) have drawn a direct link between the band's name, 'The Last Dinner Party', and the infamous 'Last Supper' photograph of Boris Johnson and his aides during the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Downing Street. The event became a national scandal, symbolising a breach of public trust for many.
This connection, whether intentional by the band or not, has sparked outrage. One user decried the name as "the most offensive band name I’ve ever heard", while others declared they would never listen to their music as a form of protest against the perceived glorification of the event.
A Wave of Defence and Confusion
However, the backlash has been met with an equally passionate defence from fans and confused onlookers. Many were quick to point out a significant flaw in the critics' argument: the band formed and chose their name long before the 'Partygate' scandal ever came to light.
This timeline disconnect suggests the association is entirely coincidental. Supporters of the band have rushed to their defence, labelling the boycott calls as misguided and a case of severe misinformation. The conversation has quickly evolved into a debate about online outrage culture and the speed at which accusations spread without context.
Despite the online furore, the controversy seems to have done little to dampen the band's soaring momentum. Their triumphant Glastonbury set continues to be the talk of the festival, cementing their status as one of the UK's most exciting new musical exports.
