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Boy George says threats will not stop his planned Israel shows
Boy George, a British singer, says he has received threats and faced professional backlash because of his support for Israel.
He says he will go ahead with planned shows in Israel next month, despite the backlash.
He has also had difficulty finding musicians willing to join him, and says he is looking for a band.
George says supporting Israel does not mean he is indifferent to Palestinians; he says his concern is that Jewish people should feel safe.
He wrote “We Will Dance Again” after seeing an exhibition in London about the Nova music festival, where people were killed and kidnapped in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack.
He describes the song as an emotional response rather than a political statement.
He says younger musicians and promoters may stay silent about political views because they fear consequences for their careers.
Boy George says he will perform in Israel next month despite threats and backlash over his support for the country.
He told Channel 12 that he has faced professional isolation and accusations of fascism.
George said he is struggling to find musicians willing to join him for the shows.
He said his support for Israel does not mean he is indifferent toward Palestinians.
He described his song “We Will Dance Again” as an emotional rather than political statement.
- Who
- British singer Boy George.
- What
- He says he will perform in Israel despite threats and backlash.
- When
- The shows are scheduled for next month; the article says his November 4 concert is in Israel.
- Where
- Israel.
- Why
- He says he supports Israel and wants Jewish people to feel safe, while saying this does not mean he does not care about Palestine.
Boy George
Critics of his support for Israel
Support for Israel
Boy George
George says he supports Israel and wants Jewish people to live safely.
Critics of his support for Israel
Critics have attacked him over his support for Israel.
Performing in Israel
Boy George
George says he will perform as scheduled despite the backlash.
Critics of his support for Israel
Not stated.
I’ve had threats, and I’ve had people defacing my pictures and concert posters
I never, ever said I didn’t care about Palestine
I’m trying to find people who are brave enough to come
an emotional statement rather than a political one
Hamas-led attackers targeted the Nova music festival, where hundreds were murdered and dozens kidnapped.
Boy George posted about his song “We Will Dance Again.
Boy George spoke at the Sholom Temple in Vancouver, according to the article’s caption.
Channel 12 aired an interview in which George said he would perform in Israel next month despite the backlash.
The article identifies a Boy George concert scheduled for this date.
- Artist
- Boy George
- Interview outlet
- Channel 12
- Planned concert date
- November 4
- Song
- We Will Dance Again
- Attack referenced
- Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack on the Nova music festival
Sources
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