Azealia Banks Postpones Tel Aviv Concert Due to Proximity to October 7
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
American rapper Azealia Banks has postponed her October 8th Tel Aviv concert to October 30th due to its proximity to the October 7th attacks. Banks, who is currently in Israel working on her new album, received fan requests that influenced the decision. This marks her fourth performance in Israel, with a history of complex relations including past solidarity visits and recent criticism of the country. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for the new date.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Azealia Banks postponed her October 8 Tel Aviv concert to October 30.
- The postponement was due to the concert's proximity to the October 7 attacks.
- Banks is currently in Israel working on her new album with producer Yinon Yahel.
- This will be the rapper's fourth performance in Israel.
- The concert will now be a special Halloween party.
- All previously purchased tickets are valid for the new date.
American rapper Azealia Banks has postponed her upcoming concert in Tel Aviv, originally scheduled for Thursday, October 8. The decision was made due to the proximity to the October 7th events and in response to messages received from fans, according to the production team. The performance has been rescheduled to Friday, October 30, and will be a special Halloween party. The concert was announced in early September. Producers stated that Banks is currently in Israel working on her new album with Israeli producer Yinon Yahel. This would be her fourth performance in the country. Last year, Banks visited Israel for a solidarity trip around the second anniversary of the massacre, visiting the site of the Nova festival, Yad Vashem, and the Dead Sea. During that visit, she held two concerts in Tel Aviv, one of which saw her appear on stage wrapped in an Israeli flag. Banks' relationship with Israel has been complex. Her first performance in Israel in 2018 at the Barby club ended with accusations of racism and hostile treatment, and a declaration she would never return. Ahead of her 2025 visit, she spoke out against the cultural boycott and called herself a Zionist. However, in March of this year, she reversed her stance again, harshly criticizing Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Banks first gained recognition in 2011 with her hit "212," with other well-known songs including "Liquorice," "Anna Wintour," and "The Big Big Beat." The rescheduled concert will take place on Friday, October 30, in the afternoon, at the Amphi Tel Aviv in Ganei Yehoshua. All previously purchased tickets remain valid. Ticket prices were 229 shekels.
