Boy George Adds Second Israel Show, Dedicates It to Nova Victims
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Singer Boy George has added a second concert in Israel on November 5th after his November 4th show sold out. He is dedicating the new performance to the victims of the Nova music festival massacre and their families, using the slogan "We Will Dance Again" from his song supporting Israel. The song's release reportedly led to professional repercussions for the artist, including his withdrawal from a London musical. Boy George has a prior history of performing in Israel, including a 2017 concert where he wore a Star of David-adorned outfit.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Boy George announced a second Israel concert on November 5th after his first show sold out.
- The second concert is dedicated to the victims of the Nova music festival massacre.
- The dedication uses the slogan "We Will Dance Again" from Boy George's song supporting Israel.
- Boy George's song about the Nova attack reportedly caused him professional setbacks.
- The singer previously performed in Israel in 1985 and 2017.
- Tickets for the concerts range from 280 to 799 shekels.
Following the sell-out of all tickets for his November 4th performance, British singer Boy George has announced a second concert in Israel. This additional show will be dedicated to the victims of the Nova music festival massacre and their families, under the slogan "We Will Dance Again." This slogan is taken from one of his songs, released a few months prior, which expresses support for Israel. The reggae-style song was published directly on his X account, not streaming services, accompanied by the Hebrew word "Shalom." The song's title is inspired by a phrase adopted by survivors of the Nova festival attack, and it is also the title of a 2024 documentary about the event. The song's music video features footage of young people killed at the festival, and the official Nova festival account responded to its release by quoting the song's title.
The song's release reportedly came at a professional cost for the artist. Days after its publication, Boy George withdrew from the production of the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" in London, where he was slated to play King Herod. He later announced his separation from his record label manager, Tony Pontius, who allegedly refused to participate in the song's distribution.
Boy George's connection to Israel predates the current conflict. His band Culture Club performed in Israel in 1985, and he returned for a solo concert in Tel Aviv in 2017, despite pressure from boycott supporters. During that 2017 show, he wore an outfit adorned with Star of David symbols and hosted Israeli singer Dana International. In May, he represented San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest.
The initial concert, produced by Live Nation Israel, Guy Bassar, and Shay Mor Yosef, is scheduled for November 4th at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv as part of an international tour. It will feature a 360-degree format with a central stage. Ticket prices range from 280 to 799 shekels, with a 80 shekel discount for Bank Leumi credit card holders across all price tiers. Tickets are available on the Ticketmaster website.
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