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Massive Attack have cancelled one of their upcoming shows in Georgia, in a protest of the “government’s attack on basic human rights”.The gig was set to take place at the Black Sea Arena in Georgia, and to be held on July 28 as part of the Starring Georgia project. It was announced back in April, and promoted by the venue as an “audio-visual theatrical show” that would aim to “present [the band’s] activities linked with the details of everyday life.”Now, 3D (Robert Del Naja) and co.

Banksy’s team in the process of creating an artwork has been captured.The moment was caught on camera by a local resident following the 2023 installation of ‘Valentines Day Mascara’ in Margate.

Primal Scream, Paul Weller and Kneecap are among the acts set to perform at a ‘Gig For Gaza’ charity show in London next month. Find all the details below.Hosted by Crosstown Concerts, the special fundraiser is due to take place at the O2 Academy Brixton on Friday December 13 for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Former Jam frontman and soloist Weller curated the line-up – which boasts Primal Scream, Kneecap and Nottingham singer-songwriter Liam Bailey (who recently supported Weller on his 2024 UK tour).Per a press release, more artists are to be announced in the coming weeks.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 15) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten has opened up about the bands support of Palestine, explaining why they want to use their platform to speak out.The topic arose during a new interview with NME, as the band are gearing up to release their long-awaited new album ‘Romance’ tomorrow (August 23).Alongside talking about the inspirations for the LP, plans for their upcoming slot at Reading & Leeds 2024 this weekend, and aspirations for the future, the frontman discussed the band’s overt support for Palestine in recent months.It comes as the Irish band teamed up with Massive Attack and Young Fathers for a limited edition 12” single to support the charity Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF).The release included material by Fontaines and a collaboration between Young Fathers and Massive Attack, alongside a sleeve and print designed by Robert Del Naja. 100 per cent of the profits from the single were donated to the charity to help their emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.In a statement, the artists have also called for an immediate ceasefire in the region, “in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military operation”.Discussing how the idea for the joint EP arose, Chatten told NME: “We just did remixes of each other’s tunes.

Massive Attack have taken to the stage to play their first live show in five years, and brought out Elizabeth Fraser for ‘Song To The Siren’. Find footage of the show below.The gig took place last night (June 5) at the Gothenburg Film Studios in Sweden, when the band played their first live show since they had a two-night stand at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall back in 2019.It also marked their first return to the stage since the death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini to cancer last year.During the set, the band surprised fans by bringing out numerous surprise guests.

Fontaines D.C., Massive Attack and Young Fathers have teamed up for a limited edition 12” single to support the charity Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF).The release, which is available to pre-order now, will feature material by Fontaines and a collaboration between Young Fathers and Massive Attack, alongside a sleeve and print designed by Robert Del Naja.100 per cent of the profits from the single will be donated to the charity to help their emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. In a statement, the artists have also called for an immediate ceasefire in the region, “in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military operation”The reverse of the sleeve includes a quote from a hospital whiteboard in Gaza written by MSF medic Dr.

pic.twitter.com/hKCiGL2i6G— m (@finest_lucifer) November 26, 2023these mf cut her mic when she showed the palestinian flag ?????? this is crazy pic.twitter.com/mzbx7mjqmV— ANTO (@929SELFISH) November 26, 2023Martinez is just one of many famous faces to speak out against the conflict in recent weeks.

The long-running quest to find the real identity of Banksy has been the subject of a slew of investigations and documentaries over the past few decades. But it turns out he already confirmed his name back in 2003.

Steve Coogan has defended his decision to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the current Israel-Hamas conflict, while also condemning the “horrific” Hamas attacks.Coogan was among over 2,000 names from the arts world who signed the letter. Tilda Swinton, Massive Attack‘s Robert Del Naja and Miriam Margoyles are also among the signees.The letter condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.However, some have criticised the letter for not openly condemning the actions of Hamas, who reignited tensions between Israel and Palestine when it launched its biggest ever attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1,000 people.In response, Israel imposed a “total siege” on Gaza, threatening to cut off electricity, fuel and supplies of food and water.

Caroline Polachek has released a line of limited-edition merch to raise money for Palestinian refugees.The merchandise is available for a week and is inspired by her new single ‘Dang’, which was released earlier this week.Polachek performed the track for the first time on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in the style of a surreal Ted Talk, using a bewildering PowerPoint performance to set the tone.

Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan and Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja are some of the 2,000 people from across the arts and entertainment world who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Miriam Margoyles, Maxine Peake, Frankie Boyle and Charles Dance are also among the signatories of the letter, which condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.“We are witnessing a crime and a catastrophe. Israel has reduced much of Gaza to rubble, and cut off the supply of water, power, food and medicine to 2.3million Palestinians.

Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja has made a short film for the Legacy Of War Foundation’s new No More Wars campaign, which aims to highlight the costs of the 20 years of war that followed the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001.The first in a series of collaborations with photographer and Legacy Of War founder Giles Duley, Del Naja’s film – for which he has also composed new music – focusses on the stories of civilian casualties in Afghanistan and the work of the Italian NGO Emergency at their Surgical Centre For Victims Of War in Kabul.“Now is the moment to reflect on 20 years of failed western intervention and say – no more war”, says Duley. “Rather, let’s look to a more nurturing foreign policy that increases foreign aid.

Massive Attack will join the list of artists who’ve collaborated with streetwear brand Supreme this week, with a new line of apparel featuring the band’s ‘Mezzanine’ artwork set to arrive.The brand’s next drop is set to launch tomorrow (June 17), and will feature football jerseys, button-downs and shorts. Each is available in a trio of colours, with designs drawn from the 1998 album’s iconic beetle artwork – on which the band’s Robert Del Naja served as creative director.See the football jerseys below:In lending their iconography to the brand, Massive Attack join a slew of artists who’ve worked with Supreme in recent years.