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Boy George Adds Second Israel Show Dedicated to Nova Community
British singer Boy George has announced a second concert in Israel, dedicating the performance to the victims of the Nova music festival massacre and their families. The announcement follows the rapid sell-out of his first scheduled show on November 4 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv.
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- 01Boy George announced a second concert in Israel dedicated to the victims of the Nova festival massacre and their families.
- 02The second show was added after tickets for his first concert on November 4 in Tel Aviv sold out completely.
- 03The new concert is titled "We Will Dance Again," sharing the name of a tribute song the singer released in July.
- 04Ynet reports the second concert will take place on November 7, while Israel Hayom reports it is scheduled for November 5.
- 05According to Israel Hayom, the singer faced professional setbacks for his support, including withdrawing from a London musical.
- 06Boy George has a history of supporting Israel and previously performed in the country in 1985 and 2017.
- 07Ticket prices for the performances range from 280 to 799 shekels, with discounts offered to Bank Leumi customers.
The second concert will carry the title "We Will Dance Again," which is the slogan of Nova survivors and the title of a tribute song Boy George released in July. The song's music video features footage of young people killed at the festival on October 7. While Ynet reports the second show will take place on November 7, Israel Hayom states it is scheduled for November 5.
Boy George, who previously performed in Israel in 1985 and 2017, has consistently rejected BDS calls. His support for Israel has reportedly come at a professional cost. According to Israel Hayom, days after releasing his tribute song, he withdrew from a London production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and separated from his record label manager.
Tickets for the concerts range from 280 to 799 shekels, with discounts available for Bank Leumi credit card customers. Tickets are being sold through the Ticketmaster website.
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