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Portishead and Benedict Cumberbatch Among New Names Added to Together for Palestine Relief Gig Line-Up
Portishead's rare recording of "Roads" supports a star-studded benefit concert aiming to raise millions for Gaza families through Choose Love charity.
- On September 17, Brian Eno is staging Together For Palestine at OVO Arena Wembley in London, executive-producing alongside Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla and Tracey Seaward with acts including Damon Albarn and Jamie xx.
- Organisers say the concert aims to raise millions for Gaza and channel 100% of ticket income through Choose Love, supporting Palestinian-led groups including Taawon and Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
- Unable to attend in person, Portishead recorded a special one-off version of their 1994 song `Roads` with a string quartet for the event, marking their rare reunion performance in three years.
- The show has sold out and organisers now encourage fans and ticket-buyers to support the cause via merchandise sales and direct donations, with proceeds aiding named partner organisations through the Together For Palestine Fund.
- The event sits alongside other benefit shows such as Gig For Gaza at Troxy, October 17, featuring Paul Weller and others, with Elyanna, Saint Levant and Celeste joining; Geoff Barrow called it an 'Ongoing Genocide', Agnès Callamard cited violations under the Genocide Convention.
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The band will not be able to attend the event in person, but they will contribute to the concert with a special, pre-recorded performance of their 1994 song "Roads."
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