Boy George Announces Sole Concert in Israel This November

British singer Boy George will perform a single concert in Israel on November 4th at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv. The announcement was made by the organizers, Live Nation Israel, who revealed the stage will be set up in the center of the arena for a 360-degree performance. This event comes at a time when concerts by international artists in Israel have become infrequent.

Boy George has publicly expressed support for Israel and Jewish people on multiple occasions. In a video message for his Israeli fans, he stated, "It is a great honor for me to come to Israel, and I hope you will all be there to spend an evening of love, positivity, and good vibes together." He also shared the concert poster on his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, "See you there."

Following his announcement, Boy George faced backlash from pro-Palestinian activists who posted anti-Israel and antisemitic comments on his social media. In July, he released the song "We Will Dance Again," dedicated to the victims of the October 7th Hamas attacks and the Nova music festival massacre. The song voiced support for Israel and criticized artists and activists accusing Israel of genocide. Boy George has consistently opposed boycotts against Israel.

His last performance in Tel Aviv was with his band Culture Club in November 2017.