Music will take center stage in London this September as a powerful act of solidarity and humanitarian support. Damon Albarn, PinkPantheress, and Others to Perform at Brian Eno’s Together for Palestinian Relief Concert, joining an extraordinary lineup of artists at the OVO Arena Wembley on September 17.
The event, spearheaded by legendary British musician and composer Brian Eno, aims to raise funds for the charity Choose Love, with proceeds going to Palestinian-led organizations delivering vital humanitarian aid. Tickets are currently on sale via My Ticket.
A Star-Studded Lineup for a Cause
Alongside Damon Albarn, PinkPantheress, and Jamie xx, the night will feature performances from Bastille, Cat Burns, Greentea Peng, Hot Chip, James Blake, King Krule, Mabel, Obongjayar, Paloma Faith, Rachel Chinouriri, and Sampha. Palestinian artists including Adnan Joubran, Faraj Suleiman, and Nai Barghouti will also take the stage. Rina Sawayama and Riz Ahmed are set to make appearances, with more names to be announced soon.
Eno’s Vision and Message
Serving as executive producer, Eno will work with production managers Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla, and Tracey Seaward. In a statement, Eno stressed the urgency of speaking out:
“In the face of the horrors of Gaza, silence becomes complicity. Artists have always helped societies point out injustice and imagine better futures. That’s why this concert matters. It’s time for us to come together – not just to raise our voices, but to reaffirm our shared humanity.”
Ziada echoed the sentiment, describing the event as “a chorus of resistance” in a world where “governments and mainstream media have fallen silent in the face of genocide.”
Why Together for Palestine Matters
Announcing the concert on July 31, Eno shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, making clear that this was not an ambiguous issue:
“When dozens of non-partisan organisations like Amnesty International and Doctors Without Borders describe it as genocide, the moral line is clear. We can’t remain silent. This night is about music, reflection, and hope.”
He emphasized that the evening would be an opportunity for artists to “speak the truth in their hearts,” whether live on stage or via video from around the world.
The Larger Context
The ongoing conflict was triggered by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that killed more than 1,200 Israeli civilians and saw over 250 hostages taken. In response, Israel’s military campaign has, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, resulted in the deaths of over 60,000 Palestinians. The World Health Organization recently warned of alarming malnutrition rates among children and civilians in Gaza.
In July, Eno and fellow musicians—including Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, and Massive Attack—formed a syndicate to protect artists speaking out against Israel’s military actions. They aim to shield especially emerging artists from being “threatened into silence” or facing career repercussions from advocacy groups such as UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI).
This concert at Wembley promises to be more than just a musical event—it is a statement of compassion, unity, and resilience in the face of injustice.
