Mark Ronson in Israel despite threats
British musician, DJ and producer arrives in Holy Land to take part in XL Israel Nightlife party, says had no hesitations about visit. 'I perform everywhere'
Speaking in a press conference Tuesday, Ronson said he had no hesitations about arriving in Israel, despite emails gently threatening to boycott him if he did so.
"I perform everywhere – in Christian and Muslim countries, and definitely in Israel too. I have family here and I like this country."
The Tel Aviv hotel area is filled with quite a lot of star dust these days, as Ronson is staying in the same hotel as Canadian pop teen sensation Justin Bieber.
"A woman in the hotel stopped me and asked if I was Bieber. I'm going to make it a rule to stay in the same hotel as he does everywhere I go."
Asked about his Jewish faith, Ronson said that despite keeping kosher, he does not use separate sets of dishes. After spending the Passover Seder in Eilat last year, this year he'll spend it in London.
The XL Nightlife Prizes are a new initiative aimed at saluting the local nightlife culture. The wide audience is invited to choose its nightlife heroes, create a community and receive feedback.
And what does Ronson think about the Israeli nightlife? "Last time I was taken out at night and it must have been good because I can't remember anything."
And to those disappointed by the fact that Ronson arrived without the band which accompanied him last time, the musician said, "I know it's just me, but I have yet to hear anyone complain about it."
- Follow Ynetnews on Facebook
