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Greenwood and Tassa Cancel UK Concerts Amid Threats

5/7/2025

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Greenwood Cancels Concerts

Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa have made the difficult decision to cancel their UK concerts after receiving credible threats tied to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. They passionately denounced the censorship of their music, highlighting the dangers posed to venues and standing in solidarity with fellow artists battling similar challenges.

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Kneecap Defends Expression

Kneecap, the Irish-language hip-hop group, sparked controversy at Coachella by condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, facing accusations of anti-Semitism and terrorism support, resulting in canceled shows. Yet, nearly 40 artists, including Massive Attack and Pulp, rallied to defend their right to free expression, emphasizing the crucial role of artistic freedom in turbulent times.

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Greenwood Cancels Concerts

Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa have made the difficult decision to cancel their UK concerts after receiving credible threats tied to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. They passionately denounced the censorship of their music, highlighting the dangers posed to venues and standing in solidarity with fellow artists battling similar challenges.

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