Newest addition to the ceasefire collective: Pulp and Lucy Dacus.
Pulp and Lucy Dacus have joined the Musicians for Palestine collective. As part of this association, over 4,000 artists have signed an open letter calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the siege.
“The implementation of our vision of a just and peaceful future for all is considered the most urgent task, and all who share this vision are called upon to support,” it says.
“Freedom for the Palestinian people”
The letter, which emphasizes solidarity with the Palestinian quest for freedom, justice and equal rights, continues: “We speak together in line with the Palestinian people’s struggle for freedom, justice and equal rights.”
The freedom of grassroots activists and artists worldwide to advocate for accountability, fight against injustice and freedom to pursue a just peace and dignity is also supported.
The supporters: Brian Eno, Nicolás Jaar, Bikini Kill and many more
Among the artists who signed the open letter are Bikini Kill, Kid Cudi, Kali Uchis, Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Brian Eno, Arooj Aftab, Blonde Redhead, Kehlani, Denzel Curry, Pink Siifu, Mica Levi , L’Rain, Laurel Halo, Deerhoof, Beth Ditto, Olof Dreijer von The Knife, Mykki Blanco, The Blessed Madonna, Youth Lagoon, Fucked Up, Mogwai, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Kode9, Vijay Iyer, A Place To Bury Strangers , Nicolás Jaar, Helado Negro, Raffi, KeiyaA, Mandy Indiana and many more.
Other projects calling for a ceasefire: “Peace and Justice Project”
The “Peace and Justice Project”, founded by former Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, started at the beginning of November. Sam Fender, The Libertines and Fontaines DC were the latest musicians to sign the open letter last week.
Furthermore, the open letter “#MusicForACeasefire”, which was also signed by artists such as Enter Shikari, The Last Dinner Party, Architects, English Teacher, The Blessed Madonna and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza End the bombing of Palestine.
Elsewhere, Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Mark Hamill and Jamie Lee Curtis were among a list of Hollywood celebrities who signed an open letter expressing their support for Israel, while Selena Gomez’s makeup company Rare Beauty announced that it would donate funds to relief efforts in Gaza.
Over 2,000 art world figures – including Tilda Swinton, Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja and Miriam Margoyles – signed another open letter calling for a ceasefire.