In a symbolic protest against the alleged humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a group of prominent artists, including Damon Albarn, Jamie xx, Hot Chip, King Krule, PinkPantheress and James Blake, will perform at a fundraising concert organized by musician Brian Eno at London’s Wembley Arena on September 17.
The event aims to raise funds for the “Together For Palestine” fund, with all ticket proceeds benefiting Choose Love, a charity supporting Palestinian organizations providing humanitarian aid. Additional artists are expected to join, and tickets are already on sale.
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Jamie xx, Brian Eno, Damon Albarn
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“Facing the horrors in Gaza, silence becomes complicity,” Eno said, a known supporter of the BDS movement. “Artists have always helped societies to point out injustice and imagine better futures. That’s why this concert matters. It’s time for us to come together – not just to raise our voices, but to reaffirm our shared humanity.”
Jossy Fernandez-Marly, CEO and co-founder of Choose Love, highlighted the efforts of Palestinian aid groups. “Over the past 20 months, our partners have delivered food, water, and urgent medical aid, often without sleep, food, or proper equipment,” she said.
“This event aims to raise millions for these heroes to continue their life-saving work, sending a message of solidarity, hope, and gratitude.” A second concert, Gig For Gaza, is slated for October 17 at London’s Troxy, featuring Paul Weller, Inhaler and Primal Scream, with proceeds supporting Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and Gaza Forever.
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“A genocide unfolding in real time on our screens. I come from a family of pacifists. I have been taught, and I believe, that pacifism is an action. Peace is an action. To live peacefully requires vision and commitment. To act with humanity towards one another, that too is a decision.
“Music has taken me around the world, it is the sum of everything I know and trust and believe in - respect, collaboration, shared experience. I am grateful for this opportunity to act in solidarity with the Palestinian people and also celebrate the music and culture from the region.”