At Massive Attack’s concert at the Downs in Bristol, UK, the legendary band invited Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza to speak on stage in support of Gaza and the Palestinian people. With Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall on stage behind him, Azaiza was welcomed with Palestinian flags waved throughout the crowd, cheering and fans shouting, “Free Palestine!” in solidarity.
The heroic journalist has been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize “for giving the world an insight into the atrocities in Gaza.”
During their performance, Del Naja’s 3D artwork was projected, revealing scenes of war and peace. Along with it was a lengthy dollar counter with a caption that read: “TOTAL MONEY AIDED TO ISRAEL FROM US BETWEEN 1946 AND 2023 IN DOLLARS.”
The concert marked 25 years of climate action by Massive Attack. It featured numerous guests, including longtime Massive Attack collaborator Horace Andy, Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, Killer Mike, Young Fathers, and more.
Massive Attack is on tour and will arrive in the U.S. on Oct. 17 in Atlanta.
Watch the video of Motaz’s entire speech.
“Thanks for @massiveattackofficial to give me a space on the stage to speak about the ongoing genocide and the struggle of my people.”
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