Brian Eno is uniting the UK’s greater arts community for a cause close to his heart. In a few weeks, the English musician, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, and activist will bring his fellow country folk as part of the Together For Palestine benefit show.
Several independent recording artists, including Damon Albarn, Jamie xx, King Krule, Leigh-Anne, Obongjayar, Rina Sawayama, and Sampha, have signed on to perform at the event.
Adnan Joubran, El Far3i, Faraj Suleiman, Greentea Peng, Guy Pearce, Hot Chip, Nadine Shah, Nai Barghouti, and Riz Ahmed are also listed among the additional independent musical acts slated to take the stage.
Other entertainers set to appear include actors Amer Hlehel, Bilal Hasna, Charithra Chandran, and Motaz Malhees, as well as human rights activist Stephen Kapos.
In a statement retrieved by ENVERT, Brian Ono opened up about organizing the benefit event.
“I’ve had the good fortune to work with some of the world’s most remarkable artists for over 50 years,” said Eno. “But I regret that during that time so many of us have remained silent about Palestine. Often that silence has come from fear – real fear – that speaking out could provoke a backlash, close doors, or end a career.”
He continued: “But that’s now changing – partly because some artists and activists have lit the path, but mostly because the truth of what’s going on has become impossible to ignore. What we are witnessing in Gaza isn’t a mystery, and neither is it a blur of competing narratives making it ‘hard to understand’. When dozens of non-partisan organizations like Amnesty International and Doctors Without Borders describe it as genocide, the moral line is clear. We can’t remain silent.”
Eno then went on to outline his hopes for the show.
“My sincere belief is that this evening can become a moment of courage where artists come together to speak the truth in their hearts – which is what we trust artists to do,” Eno chimed. “Whether on stage or by video from around the world, this is a chance for us to stand together and say: this can’t continue.”
“Together, we can raise millions in urgently needed aid for families in Gaza,” added Eno. “[…] But this is about more than just money. It’s about sending a message of love and solidarity to the people of Palestine — that they haven’t been forgotten. We see them, we hear them, and though we may be far away, we’re deeply connected — as we are to all humanity.”
Together For Palestine is scheduled to take place on September 17, 2025, at OVO Arena Wembley. To learn more information and to purchase a ticket, click here. According to the event details outlined on OVO Arena Wembley’s website, 100% of the ticket price (excluding all additional fees) will be paid to Choose Love, with the vow that every penny will be donated to Palestinian-led organizations providing humanitarian relief.
