London music festival cancels Israeli DJ following outcry from Ravers for Palestine group - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Origins festival canceled Israeli DJ Roi Perez's set after pro-Palestinian group raised concerns about his activities, sparking debate over cultural representation and activism in electronic music.
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London music festival cancels Israeli DJ following outcry from Ravers for Palestine group
DJ Roi Perez, who has a history of fundraising for peace efforts, was accused of “making apartheid look like a party” by anti-Israel activists.
London music festival cancels Israeli DJ following outcry from Ravers for Palestine group - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
An electronic music festival in London has cancelled a set by an Israeli DJ, citing a blog post by a pro-Palestinian group that criticized the artist for serving as a “linchpin” of Israeli nightlife. In a Substack post, Ravers for Palestine urged the Origins music festival to cancel Israeli DJ Roi Perez’s set, accusing him of “making apartheid look like a party,” despite his record of advocating for Israeli-Palestinian peace and LGBTQ+ rights. “…
The pro-Palestinian activist:innen group Ravens for Palestine accuses Roi Perez, among other things, of "normalizing Israel." The post Roi Perez: London Festival says Israeli DJ's appearance appeared first on Groove.
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