Event highlights from 'Together For Palestine': Participation of Damon Albarn, Brian Eno, Richard Gere, Florence Pugh, and others
In a powerful display of solidarity and support, Brian Eno's 'Together For Palestine' benefit concert, held at London's Wembley Arena on September 17, raised an impressive £1.5 million for the 'Together For Palestine Fund'. The event, hosted by Guz Khan and Riz Ahmed, featured over 150 artists and cultural figures, including Damon Albarn, Paul Weller, Celeste, Greentea Peng, Neneh Cherry, and PinkPantheress. The performances were backed by artworks from Palestinian talent, creating a truly immersive experience.
Jamie xx and Palestinian DJ Sama' Abdulhadi kicked off the night with a riveting live act. Damon Albarn later returned to the stage for an impassioned medley of Palestinian traditional songs and a collaboration with Yasiin Bey and Omar Souleyman.
Broadcaster Mehdi Hasan and Palestinian war reporter Yara Eid shed light on the 270 journalists who have been killed in Gaza, highlighting the importance of freedom of the press in the region. Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos and photographer Misan Harriman shared their experiences and commitment to the Palestinian cause.
Florence Pugh gave a stirring speech about the importance of not being complicit in the suffering of Palestinians, while Richard Gere celebrated the doctors working in Gaza. Eric Cantona called for action from the sporting world regarding Israel's participation in sports events.
Jameela Jamil, Louis Theroux, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Rina Sawayama, Laura Whitmore, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock encouraged donations for Palestine during the event. Nicola Coughlan encouraged other artists to speak up about Palestine, and PinkPantheress emphasized the responsibility of artists to use their platforms for Palestine.
The funds raised will be distributed to Palestinian-led organizations such as Taawon, Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and Palestine Medical Relief Service. The donation funds from the 'Together For Palestine' concert go to organizations supported by the 'Together for Palestine' initiative, but specific recipient organizations are not explicitly named in the available search results.
Another charity event for Palestine, 'Gig For Gaza', is set to take place next month, featuring Primal Scream, Inhaler, Maverick Sabre, and Paul Weller. Billie Eilish, Joaquin Phoenix, Cillian Murphy, Steve Coogan, and more have already pledged their support for the event, curated by Paul Weller.
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, gave an impassioned speech about the plight of Palestinians. The 'Together For Palestine' event was also available as a livestream, allowing a global audience to join in the show of support.
In a segment titled 'The Fathers', Riz Ahmed, Guy Pearce, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel, and Inua Ellams recounted the stories of Palestinian men, reinforcing the human element behind the cause. The event was described by Ahmed and Khan as a display of 'local voices, but global solidarity'.
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