Arts Film and TV News Over 80 names to sign open letter condemning Berlin Film Festival’s silence on Palestine by Parker Constantine Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem are among the celebs taking a stand. The Berlin Film Festival seems to be dogged by scandal this year, from Wim Wenders’ stray comments, prompting…
Music News Inside Cameron Winter’s secret charity set as ‘Chet Chomsky’ by Alex Cooper Breaking news: Cameron Winter spotted wearing Groucho Marx glasses behind the piano. Cameron Winter of the ascendant rock band Geese traded his name for an alias. Headlining a charity show…
News Bohs & Kneecap launch kit for Palestine by Alex Cooper Profits go towards infrastructure in the West Bank. Bohemian FC has unveiled a striking 2026 away kit designed in collaboration with incendiary Irish rap trio Kneecap. The design interweaves the…
Music News A Gathering For Gaza brings Julia Jacklin, Genesis Owusu and friends to PICA by Tammy Moir Catch Julia Jacklin, Angie McMahon, Genesis Owusu and more at A Gathering For Gaza on 21 December at PICA, Port Melbourne. Port Melbourne’s PICA is set to host A Gathering…
News Thom Yorke says he would ‘Absolutely Not’ perform in Israel amid Radiohead backlash by Tammy Moir Radiohead are no strangers to controversy, but their latest reflections on Israel and Gaza show just how divided the band’s members are on the issue. Over the past year, the…
News The Politics of Sound: Sabreen on ‘The End’ and musical activism by Tammy Moir Emerging from Aotearoa with roots in Bangladesh, Sabreen has quietly been crafting a sound that is as thoughtful as it is cinematic. Her music blends folk, indie, and Desi influences,…
News Björk calls for Icelandic authorities to demand release of activist Magga Stína by Tammy Moir Björk urges Iceland to demand release of activist Magga Stína from Israeli detention Björk has issued a public statement urging Icelandic authorities to fight for the release of her childhood…
News Björk Joins Global Streaming Boycott in Solidarity With Palestine by Tammy Moir Björk joins more than 400 artists and labels in the No Music for Genocide campaign, blocking streams in Israel. Icelandic legend Björk has joined over 400 artists and labels in…
News Dutch Independent Radio Stations Unite for 15-Hour Broadcast in Solidarity with Palestine by Georgie Tancred A Marathon of Music, Solidarity and Community Action in Amsterdam This weekend, the Netherlands’ thriving independent radio community is banding together for a marathon broadcast in support of Palestine. Ten…
News Greta Thunberg’s Flotilla ‘Psychologically’ attacked by ABBA’s music by Max Mandile The Swedish Pop group’s music was probably chosen as a means of getting into Thunberg’s head Unidentified drones have interrupted Greta Thunberg’s Freedom Flotilla, jamming the ship’s radios by blasting…
Music News New acts announced ‘Together For Palestine’ concert by Max Mandile Huge new acts announced for Brian Eno’s charity concert English electronic group, Portishead, and American actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, are among the many names added to the legendary composer, Brian Eno’s,…
News Madonna’s emotional appeal to Pope Leo to save Gaza’s Children by Alex Cooper “You’re the only one who can’t be turned away.” Madonna has issued a heartfelt plea to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to intervene in Gaza and protect its children “before…
News Music meets activism as Greta Thunberg joins Fender’s Copenhagen headline by Loc Ziesing Greta Thunberg joins Sam Fender at Syd For Solen, uniting music and activism in a call to “Free Palestine.” Sam Fender closed his headline set at Copenhagen’s Syd For Solen…
