## Several hundred international artists including Massive Attack, Fontaines DC, Kneecap… have joined the NO Music for Genocide collective, and call for cultural boycott of the Hebrew State.
By Thomas Richet
Posted on September 19, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.
Artists Boycott Israeli Streaming Platforms in Protest of Gaza Conflict
More than 400 artists and labels have pledged to block the broadcasting of their music in Israel on streaming platforms, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and broader concerns about israeli policies. The movement, spearheaded by the collective NO Music for Genocide, aims to pressure Israel through a cultural boycott.
The NO Music for Genocide collective states its action is “In response to the genocide in Gaza, the ethnic cleansing of the occupied West Bank, apartheid in Israel and the political repression of pro-Palestinian efforts wherever we live.” They are actively encouraging musicians and organizations of all sizes to join their cause,believing collective action can establish a “new normality” where support for palestine is widely accepted.
The movement draws a parallel to the prosperous cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa in the 1980s and aligns with similar actions in the film industry. Over 8,000 cinema professionals have pledged support through Film Workers for Palestine.
This boycott follows a charity concert, “Together for palestine,” organized by Brian Eno on September 17th at Wembley Arena in London. The event drew over 12,000 attendees and featured performances by Damon Albarn, James Blake, and video appearances from Billie Eilish, Peter Gabriel, cillian Murphy, and Joaquin phoenix.
The collective also points to the swift action taken by major record labels following the invasion of Ukraine – withdrawing music distribution and closing offices in Russia – as a contrast to the lack of similar collective action regarding Palestine.
Recent developments include a growing number of film industry professionals joining a boycott of Israeli institutions, with over 2,500 signatories including Javier Bardem, Emma Stone, and Camélia Jordana.
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