Bob Dylan to Skip Nobel Ceremony, Accused of Arrogance
Bob Dylan will not attend the Nobel Prize in Literature ceremony on December 10, 2016, citing pre-existing commitments. The Swedish Academy learned of his absence only days before the event, prompting member Per Wästberg to accuse Dylan of being 'rude and arrogant' and calling the situation 'unprecedented.' Dylan, who was announced as the laureate on October 13, 2016, had initially reacted with unexpected coldness, not mentioning the award during a concert in Las Vegas. The Academy now expects him to send a speech to be read aloud. The announcement coincided with the death of Dario Fo, a previous Nobel laureate, on the same day.
Key facts
- Bob Dylan will not attend the Nobel Prize ceremony on December 10, 2016.
- He cited pre-existing commitments as the reason.
- The Swedish Academy learned of his absence only days before.
- Per Wästberg, a member of the Academy, called Dylan 'rude and arrogant.'
- Dylan was announced as the 2016 Nobel laureate in literature on October 13, 2016.
- He initially reacted with coldness, not mentioning the award during a Las Vegas concert.
- Dylan will send a speech to be read at the ceremony.
- The announcement coincided with the death of Dario Fo, a previous Nobel winner.
Entities
Artists
- Bob Dylan
- Dario Fo
Institutions
- Swedish Academy
- Artribune
Locations
- Las Vegas
- Sweden