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together for Palestine: Brian Eno, Damon Albarn Announce Concert Lineup to Benefit Gaza Aid
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A star-studded lineup of musicians, including james Blake, Hot Chip, and Damon Albarn, are uniting for “Together for Palestine,” a benefit concert dedicated to raising funds for Palestinian aid groups.Organized by Brian Eno, alongside Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla, and Tracey Seaward, the event will take place in London and promises a powerful evening of music and solidarity. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Choose love, a UK charity providing vital support to local humanitarians in conflict zones.
A Musical Gathering for a Critical Cause
The concert, born from a desire to respond to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, features a diverse array of artists. The initial wave of performers includes:
James Blake: The critically acclaimed electronic musician known for his emotionally resonant soundscapes.
Hot Chip: The beloved British electronic band celebrated for their infectious grooves and intelligent songwriting.
Obongjayar: The Nigerian-British singer-songwriter whose music blends choice R&B, soul, and Afrobeats.
Greentea Peng: The rising star known for her soulful vocals and genre-bending sound.
Mabel: The award-winning british singer-songwriter with a string of chart-topping hits.
Bastille: The indie-pop band renowned for their anthemic songs and captivating live performances.
Abnan Joubran: A Palestinian oud virtuoso, bringing conventional sounds to the forefront.
Paloma faith: The British singer-songwriter celebrated for her distinctive voice and theatrical performances.
Furaj Suleiman: A Palestinian musician and composer known for his innovative blend of traditional and contemporary sounds.
Nai Barghouti: A Palestinian singer-songwriter whose music explores themes of identity, displacement, and hope.
* Rachel Chinouriri: The British singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and soulful vocals.
Beyond thes confirmed artists, the concert will also feature “appearances” – one-off contributions - from PinkPantheress, Rina Sawayama, Riz Ahmed, and further names yet to be announced, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event. Organizers have emphasized that the concert will not just be a series of performances, but will include collaborations and the debut of new material specifically created for ”Together for Palestine.”
Artistic Vision and a Call to Action
The production design for the concert is being led by es Devlin, who is collaborating with Palestinian visual artists, including malak mattar, to create a stage that reflects the richness and beauty of Palestinian culture. “Palestinian painters are producing some of the most powerful,lovely and resonant works I have witnessed,” Devlin stated. “I feel honoured to collaborate…on a stage that will express the rich beauty of Palestinian culture.”
The impetus behind the concert is a direct response to the escalating humanitarian crisis. Brian Eno powerfully articulated the urgency of the situation, stating, “In the face of the horrors of Gaza silence becomes complicity. 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.”
Damon Albarn, known for his work with Blur and Gorillaz, echoed this sentiment, expressing his deep concern over the unfolding events. “I,like everyone with a heart,have felt despair and helplessness…A genocide unfolding in real time on our screens,” he said. Albarn, raised in a pacifist family, emphasized that pacifism is not passive, but requires active commitment to peace and humanity. He added, “Music has taken me around the world…I am grateful for this opportunity to act in solidarity with the Palestinian people and also celebrate the music and culture from the region.I hope everyone will join us.”
Supporting Choose Love and Taking Action
tickets for “Together for Palestine” are on sale now via MyTicket. Every penny raised will be donated to Choose Love, a charity that provides crucial aid to refugees and displaced people in conflict zones, including Palestine.
The concert represents a powerful moment of artistic solidarity and a call for collective action, offering a platform to