Solid attack unites musicians in alliance against censorship after criticisms of war

Fontaines DC, Brian Eno, Garbage and Kneecap support the movement that challenges the intimidation suffered by artists who position themselves on the conflict in Gaza

THE Solid attack has announced the formation of an alliance of musicians committed to fighting the censorship imposed on those who publicly manifest themselves in war Gaza. The initiative comes in response to what the group describes as “intimidation within the industry” and legal attacks organized by groups such as United Kingdom lawyers for Israel.

“What is happening in Gaza overcomes any description. We use our platforms to denounce this genocide and the role of the British government in it, “the band wrote on social networks”. That’s why we undergone legal reprisals and pressure within the music market. “

The alliance, which has the support of names such as DC Fontaines, Patellar, Grubby, Brian Eno And other artists aim to protect colleagues at the beginning of their career or with little visibility, which face threats of cancellation and exclusion of festivals. “We will not allow artists to be silent for fear of legal or professional retaliation,” says the declaration.

Among the statements of the group there are unlimited access of humanitarian agencies GazaThe end of the attack on healthcare professionals, the suspension of sales of British weapons to Israel, a ceased and lasting fire and the recognition of a free Palestinian state.

The movement occurs in parallel to the launch of a collective documentary Led by donkeyswho denounces the backstage of Uklfi and your attempt to silence artists such as the Bob Vylan After a show a Glastonbury 2025. The entity is also accused of interfering with the presentations of the Irish band Patellar and be behind the judicial process that the rapper took Moon To be accused of a crime linked to terrorism – he returns to court in August.

THE Solid attackThat the boys of Boyfields in Israel since 1999 are vocal to the humanitarian crisis Gaza. In May, Brian Eno, Dua lipa, Primordial Scream AND Benedict Cumberbatch In an open letter to the British Prime Minister, asking for the end of the complicity of the United Kingdom in the conflict.

In addition, the band has already collaborated DC Fontaines AND Young fathers In a trace of charity for the organization Doctors without bordersSupport emergency operations in Gaza and West Bank.

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Source: Terra

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