12,500 people have met this Wednesday, September 17 at the Ovo Arena Wembley in London to attend the Together For Palestine beneficial concert, which has had numerous musical artists, actors, podcasters or youtubers of a different nature. There were the same Gorillaz acting, that Benedict Cumberbatch reciting a poem. The donation link is here.
Brian Eno, organizer of the event, has ceded the artistic direction to the exiled Palestinian artist Malak Mattar, and the event has had other Palestinian voices such as singer Elyanna, the composer Faraj Suleiman or the producer of Tecno Sama ‘Abdulhadi, who has punctured with Jamie XX.
A total of 150 names have participated in Together For Palestine, counting musicians, actors, speakers, activists, poets or graphic artists, in a gala that has spread until four hours. They have acted Portishead, for the first time in three years; Paloma Faith, James Blake, Hot Chip, Bastille or Leigh-Anne de Little Mix, among others, and intervened to publicly speak figures such as actors Florence Pugh and Ramy Youssef or the YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg. Other artists, such as Billie Eilish, have appeared on video supporting the cause.
Pinkpantheress has starred in one of the most viral speeches when talking about the responsibility of artists to pronounce themselves politically. “We are going to get on stage not only to present and sing, but to raise the voice by the many stolen futures of tens of thousands of Palestinians and for the permanent damage inflicted to Gaza,” he said. Pinkpantheress, who has spoken of genocide, has asked the public to “lift the voice by Palestine and, when you stay hoarse, hang your flags, wear your handkerchief, teachiers that we are here.”
The Together For Palestine initiative, which according to The Guardian has managed to raise 500,000 pounds, took place in the heat of the recent pronouncement of the UN Independent International Research Commission on the occupied Palestinian territories, which for the first time has used the term “genocide” to describe the massacre in Gaza.
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@radionicafm After years of silence, the mythical British trio Portishead met again to participate in the Together For Palestine charity, organized by Brian Eno. 🎶🕊️ ✊🏾🇵🇸 Although they are not physically in London, the band recorded a special version of “Roads”, classic of their album Dummy (1994). With more than three decades marking the pulse of Trip Hop and alternative music, Portishead returns not only with its art, but with a deep message: music can be refuge, resistance and hope when the world falls apart. 💔 Your participation reminds us that, even from distance, voices can join to shout for life, childhood and for the dignity of the Palestinian people. ✊🏽tor
@alarabiya_eng British actor Benedict Cumberbatch recites Palestinian Poet Mahmoud Darwish’s “On This Land there are reasons to live” During the Together for Palestine Gathering at London’s Ovo Arena in Wembley.
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@t4plive Paloma Faith – Together for Palestine Streaming Live Now – Link in Bio @T4plive
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@t4plive James Blake – Together for Palestine Streaming Live Now – Link in Bio @T4Plive
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@radionicafm Dan Smith, vocalist of @bastille, originally from southern London and recognized worldwide for its indie pop sound, participated in the beneficial concert Together for Palestine, organized by Brian Eno. 🇵🇸✨ ✊🏾 🎶 During their presentation, they interpreted “Pompeii”, one of the most emblematic hymns of his career, an issue that catapulted them to international success and became a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. His presence on stage not only contributed music, but also a message of solidarity, hope and resistance, remembering that thousands of Palestinians, including thousands of children as3s1n@two in Gaza, need the world not to forget them. Q
@sneakatessen during the Together For Palestine concert, @gorillaz surprised the public with a shocking visual projection that reinforced the band’s message. Damon Albarn and his group shared the stage with Syrian singer Omar Souleyman, creating one of the most moving moments of the night. The event was intended to raise funds for organizations such as Taowon, the Palestine Children’s Help Fund and the Medical Society of Palestine, in support of victims of violence in Gaza. This solidarity show was promoted by Brian Eno, recognized music producer, and also had the participation of artists such as Bastille, Anne Lennox, James Blake, Jamie XX, among others. 14
@Scoopempire Billie Eilish, Fifnes, Cillian Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix, Annie Mac, Peter Gabriel, and More Join Forces in A Moving Tribute to Palestine. The Release Comes Ahead of Today’s Together for Palestine Benefit Concert, Aiming to Raise Awareness and Support.
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