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On September 17, 2025, London’s OVO Arena Wembley became the site of a historic cultural and humanitarian event: Together for Palestine, a fundraising concert bringing together over 150 artists, activists, and public figures in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Organized by musician and producer Brian Eno, alongside Palestinian artist Malak Mattar, the concert featured performances from a mix of international and Palestinian talent, including Damon Albarn, Bastille, Paloma Faith, James Blake, Jamie xx, and Palestinian artists such as Adnan Joubran, Elyanna, Saint Levant, and Nai Barghouti. The evening also included poetry readings, immersive virtual reality experiences, and stage art highlighting Palestinian voices, designed by Mattar to honor artists who have lost their lives in the conflict.
One of the most notable moments came from internationally renowned artist PinkPantheress, who rose to global fame with viral hits such as Boy’s a Liar and Illegal. She delivered a message about the role of artists and the importance of raising awareness of the situation in Palestine, described as genocide by the UN.
“I think a lot about what I can do, not only as an individual, but also as an artist. We have the responsibility to use our platforms: neutrality or silence should not be an option; give your voice to Palestine,” the performer declared.
“Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip,” stated the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory on September 16, urging Israel to comply with its legal obligations under international law.
@pigsandplans PinkPantheress (@😘🙈☺️ ) spoke directly about artists’ responsibility to take a stand for Palestine during tonight’s ‘Together for Palestine’ event at OVO Arena Wembley: “I think a lot about what I can do, not only as an individual, but as an artist. We have a responsibility to use our platforms. Neutrality or silence shouldn’t be an option. Give Palestine your voice. And when your voice goes hoarse, hang your flags. Wear your keffiyeh. Show them we are here.” You can donate to the Together for Palestine fund, purchase merch (all profits to Palestinian humanitarian orgs), and stream the event live at the link in @t4plive bio via IG. __ 📹via @T4PL #pigeonsandplanes #artistsforpalestine #togetherforpalestine #pinkpantheress #brianeno ♬ original sound – Pigeons & Planes
A Star-Studded Lineup and Powerful Messages
The event was hosted by actor Riz Ahmed and comedian Guz Khan, with speakers including Benedict Cumberbatch, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Florence Pugh, Nicola Coughlan, and Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine. Key messages emphasized the moral imperative to speak out against injustice, with Florence Pugh remarking, “Silence in the face of such suffering is not neutrality. It is complicity.”
The concert also highlighted collaborations between Western and Palestinian artists, such as Eno performing with oud player Adnan Joubran and Damon Albarn joining the London Arab Orchestra, blending musical traditions to create a unified statement of solidarity.
Fundraising Impact
The event attracted 12,500 attendees and was livestreamed globally. By 10 p.m., presenter Jameela Jamil announced that the concert had raised £1.5 million (around $2 million) through ticket sales, donations, and merchandise. Funds are directed through the UK charity Choose Love to organizations including the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Palestinian Medical Relief Society, and Taawon, which supports orphan care and health initiatives in Gaza.
Brian Eno framed the concert as a cultural turning point, drawing parallels to the 1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Concert at Wembley, which played a crucial role in rallying global support against apartheid. In an article for The Guardian, Eno explained that, like the Mandela concert, Together for Palestine aimed to empower audiences to speak out and use art as a vehicle for social change.
Eno described the challenges faced in organizing the event, noting that “the mere mention of the word ‘Palestine’ was a near-certain precursor to refusal.” Despite these obstacles, he celebrated the willingness of artists to take a stand, saying, “The greater risk to some artists’ reputations may now come from not speaking out on Palestine.”
The concert comes amid escalating conflict in Gaza and international scrutiny over alleged human rights violations. Beyond fundraising, the event served as a powerful act of storytelling and cultural advocacy, reminding the world that music, art, and performance have the power to amplify silenced voices and shift public consciousness.
Lebanese singer Sura Abdo, one of the performers, reflected, “It’s a moment to make louder the voices that have been silenced, and to tell the children of Palestine that we’re thinking about them and that we have not forgotten them.”
Together for Palestine is another step forward in raising visibility and awareness within the entertainment industry, as well as a starting point for opening debate on the responsibility of artists in relation to conflicts taking place around the world.
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