Boy George Adds Second Israel Concert After Nova Festival Victims Tribute
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
British singer Boy George has added a second concert in Tel Aviv on November 7 due to high demand, following his initial show on November 4. Both concerts, titled "We Will Dance Again," are a tribute to the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack at the Nova festival. The singer has faced professional backlash for his public support of Israel and criticism of the boycott movement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Boy George will perform a second concert in Tel Aviv on November 7, with tickets selling out quickly.
- The concerts are titled "We Will Dance Again" and honor victims of the October 7 Nova festival attack.
- The singer has faced professional consequences for his public support of Israel.
- Boy George previously performed in Israel in 2017.
- The shows will feature a 360-degree stage setup at the Menora Mivtachim Arena.
British singer Boy George has announced a second concert in Israel, scheduled for November 7, just three days after his initial performance in Tel Aviv. The additional show, titled "We Will Dance Again," was added due to the rapid sell-out of tickets for the November 4 concert. Both performances will take place at the Menora Mivtachim Arena as part of the artist's international tour, featuring a 360-degree stage setup in the center of the venue. This visit comes at a time when international artists have performed less frequently in Israel since the start of the war. In recent months, Boy George has publicly expressed strong support for Israel and the Jewish community. He notably declined to join calls for boycotting the Eurovision 2026 contest due to Israel's participation, stating he would not turn his back on his Jewish friends. The "We Will Dance Again" concert series is named after a song he released in July, dedicated to the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack at the Nova music festival. The song's music video honored the young people killed in the attack by showcasing images of their lives. In the song, Boy George voiced his support for Israel, rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza, and criticized artists who opposed the Israeli state. This stance reportedly led to professional repercussions, including his withdrawal from a West End production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and a separation from his record label executive, who allegedly refused to release the song. Boy George, known for his 1980s hits with Culture Club like "Karma Chameleon," previously performed in Israel in 2017.
