Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC, and Kneecap have announced the formation of a syndicate to support artists speaking out against Israel's military assault on Gaza. They aim to protect artists from "aggressive, vexatious campaigns" by pro-Israel advocates like UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which they claim threaten artists with censorship and career cancellation. The alliance encourages collective action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unfettered aid access to Gaza, and an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC, and Kneecap have announced the formation of a syndicate to support artists speaking out against Israel's military assault on Gaza. They aim to protect artists from "aggressive, vexatious campaigns" by pro-Israel advocates like UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which they claim threaten artists with censorship and career cancellation. The alliance encourages collective action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unfettered aid access to Gaza, and an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
Trending- 1 Last month (June 2025): Massive Attack show prompts complaints from UKLFI
- 2 July 17, 2025: Massive Attack and others announce alliance on Instagram
- 3 July 17, 2025: Led by Donkeys projects new documentary film about UKLFI
- Formation of a new artist alliance
- Increased solidarity and protection for artists speaking on Gaza
- Public pressure on UK government regarding Gaza policy
- Ongoing legal and public disputes between artists/advocates and groups like UKLFI
What: Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC, and Kneecap have formed an alliance to support artists speaking out about Gaza, particularly those facing 'aggressive, vexatious campaigns' from groups like UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI).
When: Announced on Instagram; Thursday night (July 17, 2025) (documentary projection); last month (Massive Attack show).
Where: UK (referencing UKLFI, Glastonbury, and UK government role), Gaza, Israel.
Why: To protect artists from censorship and career cancellation for expressing views on the Gaza conflict, and to collectively advocate for an immediate ceasefire, aid access, and an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
How: By forming a syndicate, posting on Instagram, and encouraging other artists to join a collective stand.