Massive Attack, Brian Eno Among UK and Irish Musicians Banding Together to Speak Out on Israel’s War in Gaza
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 18 – The alliance formed by Massive Attack, Brian Eno, and others aims to shield musicians from legal actions and censorship for supporting Palestine amid ongoing conflicts, citing multiple targeted cases.
- On July 17, Massive Attack announced an alliance via social media, aimed at protecting artists facing industry intimidation over Palestine support.
- In recent months, UK Lawyers for Israel reported Bob Vylan to police after their Glastonbury chant, and Mo Chara was charged with a terrorism offence for displaying a Hezbollah flag, exemplifying industry censorship cases.
- The alliance includes Irish bands Fontaines DC and Kneecap, aims to protect artists from threats, while calling to `end threats and censorship against artists who speak out against the genocide in Palestine`,
- Following the announcement, Bob Vylan and Kneecap have faced cancellations, and Led By Donkeys screened a documentary exposing UKLFI’s tactics.
- The alliance demands unfettered humanitarian corridors into Gaza and a ceasefire, inviting artists facing industry intimidation to join, as calls for urgent action grow.
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British Band Forms Alliance for Musicians Facing ‘Intimidations’ for Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
Massive Attack. Photo: BANG Showbiz The British band Massive Attack announced on Thursday an alliance for musicians who are facing alleged “intimidations from within” the music industry and legal profession as well as “organized censorship” for accusing Israel of committing genocide during its war against the Hamas terror group in Gaza. “We write as artists who’ve chosen to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring [in…
British and Irish musicians have announced a network for Israeli-critical artists to support against alleged intimidation campaigns.
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