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“We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, siege and brutal military occupation against Palestinians”: Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack and others call for Israel to be kicked out of Eurovision

The event goes ahead in Vienna on May 16

MusicRadar

Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

Euronews

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest

The Independent UK

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Tom Waits releases first original music in 15 years with Massive Attack

The 76-year-old features on the song Boots On The Ground.

Evening Standard

'Boots On The Ground': Massive Attack and Tom Waits team up for powerful ICE protest song

"Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics." Massive Attack have teamed up with Tom Waits for a haunting and incredibly powerful protest song, titled 'Boots On The Ground'.

Euronews

"This track is arriving in an atmosphere of chaos." Tom Waits and Massive Attack collaborate on haunting, politically-charged new single Boots On The Ground referencing "the militarisation of police forces fusing with neo-fascist politics"

Waits’ first new material since 2011 is a dark collaboration with Massive Attack

Louder

Massive Attack: Boots on the Ground (ft Tom Waits) review – first single in a decade is a dark hymn for our times

Unsettling breathing, arrhythmic clatter, gloomy piano and military snares underpin a Beefheartian portrayal of a boorish warmonger on the band’s ominous return

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Massive Attack and Tom Waits just released the most powerful protest song in years

IN FOCUS: The first new music in over a decade from both the Bristol trip-hop group and the US singer-songwriter is a potent anti-war statement, accompanied by visuals documenting the ongoing chaos, division and injustice in Trump’s America. Music editor Roisin O’Connor reports

The Independent UK

Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest in London

Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London this weekend. The celebrated trip-hop musician said he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have on his career and touring.

Euronews

Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja among 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest

Musician says he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have on his music career

The Guardian - AU

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

The Metropolitan Police said more than 500 people aged 18 to 87 were arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation

Evening Standard

Mass arrests at London protest: Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja among 200 held over Palestine Action rally

More than 200 people, including musician Robert Del Naja of the band Massive Attack, were arrested during a large-scale protest in central London against the ban on activist group Palestine Action.

The Times of India

More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The age ranges of those arrested were from 18 to 87

The Independent UK

Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest

The Metropolitan Police have so far arrested 212 people at the Trafalgar Square demonstration.

The Independent UK

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Banksy has been unmasked (again). But does this major Reuters investigation actually tell us something new?

British street artist’s ‘real’ name reported after an investigation stretching from Ukraine to New York and London. Kelly Burke explains all to Nick Miller

International Business Times UK

What Is Banksy's Real Identity? Here Are The People Thought To Be The Elusive Urban Artist Through The Years

The anonymous British street artist built a global reputation while staying completely out of sight, and that mystery has only fuelled endless theories.

Euronews

Nuits de Fourvière turns 80: The must-see 2026 shows of one of Europe's best festivals

One of Europe's best pluridisciplinary festivals has just announced the roster for its 80th edition. Here are our recommendations for this year's stellar line-up.

Louder

"Under any authoritarian government, bad laws are there to be broken." Massive Attack react to High Court ruling that the UK government acted unlawfully when classifying Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation

Keir Starmer's government acted unlawfully in proscribing Palestine Action, British High Court rules

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“Festivals generate 25,800 tonnes of waste, 22,876 tonnes of CO2 and use 185 million litres of water annually”: How Massive Attack set a new benchmark for the future of sustainable live music events

We discover how Massive Attack's climate activism has seemingly set a new green blueprint for the live industry…

Euronews

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed global artist

Spotify Wrapped has launched for 2025, showing music fans their most listened to artists, songs, albums and more. It also provides global trends for music listening and has revealed that Bad Bunny has broken Taylor Swift's two-year winning streak.

The Guardian - UK

Bristol to launch world-first ‘clean power hub’ for festivals and film crews

City council and regional authority collaborate to guarantee renewable mobile energy for next summer’s festival season

Euronews

Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign

The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza.

Euronews

Daniel Ek steps down as Spotify CEO: Are artist protests responsible for the leadership shake-up?

Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO of the company he founded comes during much backlash aimed at Spotify, ranging from issues regarding artist payment and Ek’s investments in weapons.

Euronews

Björk becomes latest artist to join ‘No Music For Genocide’ Israel boycott

Björk is the latest artist to join the ‘No Music For Genocide’ Israel boycott, making her catalog of music unavailable on Israeli streaming services. The singer now stands alongside Massive Attack, Paramore and Fontaines D.C. and hundreds more artists who are geo-blocking their music in Israel.

Louder

Paramore and Hayley Williams join No Music For Genocide initiative, removing their music from streaming services in Israel

The likes of Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. have already signed up for the campaign, protesting Israel’s military actions in Palestinian territories

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