Musicians to perform at london artists for gaza fundraiser

A lineup of veteran British musicians is set to take the stage at London's Scala on May 17 for an Artists for Gaza fundraiser. The event will raise money for medical aid in Gaza through Health Workers 4 Palestine.

Paul Weller, Madness, Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie, Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock and others will perform live or provide DJ sets at the Scala venue. Proceeds will support the Gaza Medics Solidarity Fund, which rebuilds maternity wards and funds mobile clinics in the region. This marks the third such event, following two prior shows that collected more than £55,000 for UNICEF's Gaza appeal.

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Zack Polanski speaks at Wembley Arena's Trans Mission event, rallying crowd with trans pride flags and solidarity signs.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski spoke at the Trans Mission event at Wembley Arena on March 11, 2026, emphasizing solidarity with the trans community and criticizing divisive media narratives. The gig featured numerous artists and raised funds for trans-rights charities. Polanski highlighted the need for education, safe spaces, and allyship in supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

The musicians who backed David Bowie during his legendary 2000 Glastonbury performance will reunite for a charity event in Scotland. The shows mark the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s death and benefit Save The Children. Performances are set for November 7 and 8 at Cameron House on Loch Lomond.

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More than 1,000 artists including Brian Eno, Massive Attack and Sigur Rós have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. They criticize the European Broadcasting Union for allowing Israel to compete for the third year amid its actions in Gaza. The letter demands that broadcasters, performers and fans refuse participation until Israel's broadcaster KAN is banned.

The third annual Music Sustainability Summit, set for April 14 in Los Angeles, has revealed a roster of more than three dozen speakers from the music industry. Announced on March 5, the event will feature discussions on key environmental issues like merchandise, fan travel and venue sustainability. Organized by the Music Sustainability Alliance, the summit aims to develop practical solutions for the sector's ecological challenges.

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Heart, George Clinton, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8. The event at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles honors 14 recordings spanning nearly a century and Warner Records. Norah Jones joins the lineup and will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award.

Texas alt-rock band Sparta has announced a UK and European tour this October to mark the release of its sixth album, 'Cut A Silhouette'. The record is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Equal Vision/Rude Records.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticized Wireless Festival's booking of Ye for its 2026 edition at Finsbury Park, following initial condemnations from Jewish groups over the rapper's antisemitic history. Khan's spokesperson stated the artist's past comments are 'offensive and wrong' and not reflective of the city's values.

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