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Massive Attack and Peers Form Alliance to Defend Gaza-Supporting Artists

Formed in response to industry intimidation, a coalition of UK and Irish musicians demands a Gaza ceasefire, unfettered humanitarian aid access, an end to UK arms sales to Israel

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Revellers gather as Kneecap performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap announced the alliance through coordinated Instagram posts on July 17 and 18.
  • The musicians said they intend to shield peers, especially those early in their careers, from threats of visa revocations, festival cancellations and legal action by organisations such as UK Lawyers for Israel.
  • Their statement outlines demands for a permanent Gaza ceasefire, unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza and a suspension of UK arms sales and licences to Israel.
  • A new Led by Donkeys documentary exposing UK Lawyers for Israel’s campaigns against pro-Palestinian artists provided impetus for the coalition’s launch.
  • The group is calling on artists facing censorship or legal reprisals to join its ranks as police and counterterrorism inquiries into past pro-Palestinian performances continue.