Pixies, Gorillaz, Elvis Costello, Klaxons Cancel Israel Shows as Political Protest
Pixies photo by Shannon McLean
On May 30, Israeli military raided a flotilla carrying activists and humanitarian aid to the blockaded Gaza region, killing nine foreign activists. The Associated Press reports that several bands have canceled scheduled concerts in Israel in the wake of international outcry against the country.
Pixies, Gorillaz, and Klaxons were among the bands scheduled to play Tel Aviv's Pic.Nic festival this week, but all three groups have pulled out. According to festival...
The Mirror — The US rock band Pixies has cancelled a concert in Tel Aviv this week in the wake of Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. more info
Topix — The U.S. rock band Pixies has canceled a concert in Tel Aviv this week in the wake of Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. more info
USA Today Music — The U.S. rock band Pixies has canceled a concert in Tel Aviv this week in the wake of Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
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Brooklyn Vegan — ...and those new dates are now on presale "JERUSALEM (JTA) -- In more apparent fallout from Israel's interception of a Gaza-bond flotilla, the American alternative rock b... more info
ContactMusic — The PIXIES have cancelled a concert in Tel Aviv following an Israeli military raid on a flotilla of ships attempting to carry aid supplies to Palestine.The Gigantic... more info
Pitchfork — Pixies photo by Shannon McLean
On May 30, Israeli military raided a flotilla carrying activists and humanitarian aid to the blockaded Gaza region, killing nine foreign... more info
Stereogum — Bands are canceling gigs in Israel following last week’s raid on a group of aid ships heading to Gaza. Elvis Costello posted a carefully-worded letter on his website ou... more info