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Hundreds of Musicians Urge Live Nation to Drop Israel Subsidiary

The open letter marks a new push by Musicians For Palestine for targeted cultural boycotts.

Overview

  • More than 600 artists signed the letter, with Massive Attack, Brian Eno and Caribou among the prominent names.
  • The signatories call on Live Nation Entertainment to discontinue its Live Nation Israel operations and to adopt policies that prevent complicity in oppression.
  • The letter accuses Live Nation Israel of glorifying the Israeli military and of facilitating artwashing, citing a death toll of more than 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
  • The appeal comes from Musicians For Palestine, a network active since 2021, and aligns with PACBI and the broader BDS movement’s strategy of targeted boycotts.
  • Many signers have previously worked with Live Nation, and outlets reporting on the letter said the company had been asked for comment but no response was published.