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Multiple big names – including Florence Pugh, Paul Weller and Eric Cantona – will appear at the OVO Wembley Arena this Wednesday (September 17), with comedian Guz Khan being announced as the host.

In a newly released statement, Khan said: “When you see kids in Gaza facing bombs instead of books, you realise this can’t be normalised. That silence isn’t an option. That’s why this concert matters. ‘Together For Palestine’ is about solidarity, love – and saying we see you, we stand with you. 

“When I got the call asking me to host, it was a no-brainer. This is about using my platform to back justice, and reminding people that standing up for humanity is everyone’s job.”

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Although tickets for the massive event are sold out, people will still be able to watch the UK’s largest fundraising concert for Gaza. Beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, the whole show will be livestreamed on YouTube. Merchandise is also available to buy from the ‘Together For Palestine’ online shop.

100% of the money raised from the gig will be distributed to Palestine-led organisations such as Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Taawon and Palestine Medical Relief Service.

Brian Eno announced the first wave of artists last month – with Damon Albarn, Bastille and Greentea Peng among those to be confirmed. Eno said in a statement at the time: “In the face of the horrors of Gaza, silence becomes complicity. Artists have always helped societies to point out injustice and imagine better futures. That’s why this concert matters. It’s time for us to come together – not just to raise our voices, but to reaffirm our shared humanity.”

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Another new name announced includes singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry, as she opened up about the importance of such an event, saying: “As an artist and a mother, right now I feel helpless, guilty, angry, ashamed, and a million feelings beside. How can this be happening in 2025?”

She continued: “This is not a natural disaster – it is a man-made blight on humanity. All of us across the world have a collective responsibility to do what we can to stop the bombs and bullets. As artists, I believe our music can cut through the silence of complicity. ‘Together For Palestine’ is about turning sound into solidarity – our way of saying compassion matters, and every child deserves to grow up in peace and possibility.”

‘Together For Palestine’ takes place this Wednesday (September 17) from OVO Wembley Arena and will be streamed live on YouTube. Head here to purchase merchandise from the official store to support the cause.

The Wembley Arena show has been curated by Brian Eno, Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla and Tracey Seaward where they have aimed to enlist performances from “artists, musicians and people whom silence feels impossible”.

Due to take place on September 17, the first wave of artists was announced earlier this month with the likes of Damon Albarn, Bastille, Greentea Peng, King Krule and many more signing up to appear and perform at the benefit concert.

There was also a wave of Palestinian artists announced to be performing at the show, including Adnan Joubran, Faraj Suleiman and Nai Barghouti. 

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Legendary producer and organiser of the event, Brian Eno, said that “every penny donated” will go to supporting Palestinian partners through Choose Love, which is a UK charity aimed at “supporting local humanitarians in conflict zones”. However, Eno did also state that it is not only about the financial support, as it is all about “sending a message of love and solidarity to the people of Palestine – they haven’t been forgotten.”

Even more names have now been announced, ranging from a-list actors to trip-hop icons. The likes of Louis Theroux, Benedict Cumberbatch and Guy Pearce will appear at the event, with it currently unclear what performance they will be putting on. 

These massive celebrities may be outshone though by the appearance of Holocaust survivor, Stephen Kapos, who is sure to send a powerful message on September 17.

Perhaps the most exciting piece of music news coming from the event is the surprise inclusion of British electronic band Portishead. Although the trip-hop pioneers will not be appearing in person, they have recorded a special one-off performance of their 1994 single ‘Roads’ with a string quarter, which will be aired during the gig.

Many of the newly announced acts have released statements, sharing similar sentiments of horror and condemnation at what is happening in Palestine.

Portishead shared in a press release that they were “incredibly honoured” to stand with Palestine, whilst The Brutalist actor Guy Pearce stated: “I am utterly heartbroken every day witnessing the atrocities inflicted upon the innocent people of Palestine.

“It’s hard not to feel helpless. Being part of this concert will enable me to share my heart with others who also see the injustice in these horrific crimes. More importantly it enables me to show my support for and to the people of Gaza, and all those subjected to this brutal genocide. Hopefully this concert encourages more people to stand up and speak.”

You can find any remaining tickets for the gig on September 17 at OVO Wembley Arena here, with 100% of ticket sales going to the UK charity Choose Love.

‘Together For Palestine’ will take place at Wembley Arena on September 17 with Albarn and Bastille being joined by Greentea Peng, Hot Chip, James Blake, Jamie xx, King Krule, Paloma Faith and many more.

They will also be joined by Palestinian artists Adnan Joubran, Faraj Suleiman and Nai Barghouti, with more names due to be announced at a later date.

Legendary producer Brian Eno has organised the benefit gig, with “every penny donated” going to Palestinian partners through UK charity Choose Love.

Speaking during the announcement of the event in July, Eno said: “I’ve had the good fortune to work with some of the world’s most remarkable artists for over 50 years. But one of my biggest regrets is 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. 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.”

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Former Blur frontman Damon Albarn recently spoke with Channel 4 News ahead of the show in support of the Palestinian people. This comes after Albarn was called out by Bob Vylan as an “out of touch 90s musician” after the ‘Parklife’ singer criticised the punk duo’s controversial Glastonbury set.

Albarn said in the interview: “I, like everyone with a heart, have felt despair and helplessness at the reports coming out of Gaza and the West Bank over these last days, months, years.

“A genocide unfolding in real time on our screens. I come from a family of pacifists. I have been taught, and I believe, that pacifism is an action. Peace is an action. To live peacefully requires vision and commitment. To act with humanity towards one another, that too is a decision. Music has taken me around the world, it is the sum of everything I know and trust and believe in – respect, collaboration, shared experience.”

 

 

 

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As mentioned earlier, Eno has confirmed that “every penny donated” will go to Palestinian partners through Choose Love, which is a UK charity focused on supporting local humanitarians in conflict zones. However, the gig is about far more than just financial support, according to Eno, as it is all about “sending a message of love and solidarity to the people of Palestine – that they haven’t been forgotten.”

Tickets for the gig at Wembley Arena on September 17 are available now from here for £59.75. As mentioned earlier, 100% of sales will be used to support Palestinian humanitarian organisations.