Hozier and OVO Arena Wembley Apologize for Free Palestine Scarf Incident

The venue and artist clarified that the removal of a fan's scarf was not in line with their policies, issuing apologies and making a donation to UNICEF's Gaza appeal.

• In December, a fan attending Hozier's concert at OVO Arena Wembley was told to remove her Free Palestine scarf, leading to public outcry.
• The venue initially claimed the action was at the request of Hozier's team, but both have since clarified that this was a misunderstanding.
• Hozier expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing his policy of allowing signs of any kind at his shows.
• OVO Arena Wembley issued an apology, stating the incident was not in accordance with venue policy and announced a donation to UNICEF's Children in Gaza Appeal.
• The incident sparked discussions on social media, with the fan detailing her experience and receiving support from Hozier and the public.

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