Songs How Beneficent Pro-Palestina brings together Damon Albarn, James Blake and More

Wembley Arena in London will receive an unprecedented charity on September 17: Together for Palestine. Organized by Brian Eno, Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla and Tracey Seawardthe event promises to be a remarkable meeting between artists, activists and public, united by a common purpose: raising resources and expanding their voice in defense of the Palestinian people.

The first wave of confirmed attractions brings heavy names, such as Damon Albran, Bastille, James Blake, Jamie XX, Cat Burns, Hot Chip, King Krule, Mabel, Obongjayar, Paloma Faith, Rachel Chinouriri, Sampha and GIENTEA PENG. Palestinian artists will also be highlighted, including Adnan Joubran, Faraj Suleiman and NAI BARGHOUTI. Unpublished collaborations and music performances created especially for the occasion promise to make the night unique.

Brian Eno He pointed out that “silence is complicity” in the face of what happens in the region, reinforcing the historical role of music as an agent of social transformation. According to him, the idea of the show is not just to raise funds, but conveying a clear message that the Palestinian cause was not forgotten. All resources obtained will be destined to the NGO LOVE CHOOSEwhich supports local humanitarian initiatives.

In addition to confirmed musicians, other names will be announced in the coming weeks. The event is expected to bring together thousands of people, repeating the engagement of previous initiatives of Eno and partners, who have already participated in campaigns and shows in support of humanitarian causes.

To Enosilence before the images from Gaza and from SCISJORDANIA became unsustainable. “Pacifism is action. Living in peace requires vision and commitment,” he said. Other organizers, as Khaled Ziadastressed that the event is an act of resistance against the omission of governments and part of the media.

This is not the first time that Eno uses its influence to support Palestine. This year, he asked Microsoft to cut ties with Israel and announced the donation of its rate by the creation of the sound of the Windows 95 to assist the cause. Previously, he signed a letter asking for the festival FIELD DAY departed from the investment giant Kkrwhich operates in enterprises in occupied Palestinian territories.

In 2024, the musician also appealed to the International Criminal Court to prosecute war crimes, participated in a charity show at Union Chapel and collaborated with names as members of Fontaines DC, REM and Bastille in Palestinian letters readings in the initiative Voices for gaza. Earlier this month, he supported an alliance of musicians created by the Massive Attack against intimidation in the industry directed to those who are publicly positioned in defense of the Palestine.

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