Elvis Costello cancels concerts in Israel in protest at treatment of Palestinians
Singer says he acted on 'conscience', as he joins a list of performers who have boycotted Israel for political reasonsElvis Costello has cancelled two concerts he was scheduled to play in Israel in protest at its treatment of Palestinians.Costello, one of the most gifted British songwriters of his generation, was due to play on 30 June and 1 July but says his "conscience" dictated that he pull out of the performances.He joins a list of performers who have decided not to play in Israel, including...
ContactMusic — ELVIS COSTELLO has pulled out of two planned concerts in Israel this summer (10) in protest at the government's alleged treatment of Palestinians.The rocker was slated... more info
Starpulse — Elvis Costello has pulled out of two planned concerts in Israel this summer in protest at the government's alleged treatment of Palestinians. The rocker was slated to p... more info
Guardian Music — Singer says he acted on 'conscience', as he joins a list of performers who have boycotted Israel for political reasonsElvis Costello has cancelled two concerts he was sch... more info
The Independent — Elvis Costello has become one of the biggest names in music to join a cultural boycott of Israel by cancelling two planned concerts there at the end of next month. more info
Detroit Free Press — British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello is canceling two summer concerts in Israel because of its treatment of the Palestinians, disappointing fans in a country enjoying... more info