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Next month, dozens of musicians and artists will join forces in London to send ‘a message of love and solidarity to the people of Palestine’. Led by Brian Eno, the Together for Palestine concert at OVO Wembley Arena aims to raise millions of pounds to help charity Choose Love and its partner organisations in Gaza to provide desperately needed food, medical supplies and other support.
There’ll be a host of performances from the likes of Jamie xx, James Blake and Eno himself, as well as visual segments (directed by Palestinian theatre-maker Amir Nizar Zuabi) dedicated to doctors, teachers, journalists and aid workers on the frontlines. Those visuals will also mourn the lives that have been lost.
Announcing the benefit gig, Brian Eno said: ‘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.’
Josie Fernandez-Marelli, CEO of Choose Love, added: ‘In the last 20 months, Palestinian organisations partners supported people with food, water, urgent medical support and more - often without having slept, eaten or having the right equipment. With this event, we aim to raise millions more for these heroes, to help them continue their life-saving work, and send with those funds a message of solidarity, hope and gratitude.’
Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
When is Together for Palestine at Wembley Arena?
The fundraising concert is happening on Wednesday, September 17.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are available to buy right now at this link.
How much do tickets cost?
Each ticket costs £70.75 and 100 percent of the price, excluding additional fees, will go to Choose Love and Palestinian-led organisations providing humanitarian relief.
Who’s on the lineup?
Dozens of artists have joined the lineup for the one-night event. They include Bastille, Brian Eno, Cat Burns, Damon Albarn, Greentea Peng, Hot Chip, James Blake, Jamie xx, King Krule, Mabel, Obongjayar, Paloma Faith, Rachel Chinouriri and Sampha. There will also be several Palestinian artists taking to the stage, including Adnan Joubran, Faraj Suleiman and Nai Barghouti.
On top of all that, there will be contributions from the likes of Rina Sawayama, PinkPantheress and Riz Ahmed. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Damon Albarn said: ‘I, like everyone with a heart, have felt despair and helplessness at the reports coming out of Gaza and the West Bank over these last days, months and years.
‘Music has taken me around the world, it is the sum of everything I know and trust and believe in – respect, collaboration, shared experience. 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.’
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