Tag: Gaza

On the Ground, Literally, With the Celebrities Who Were Arrested Protesting Netanyahu
Posted in: Culture Features
By Jack Crosbie
Celebrities including Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, and Cynthia Nixon protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's United Nations speech
AOC Says Robert Kraft Lined Up Stadiums to Censor Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Comments
Posted in: Music News
By Charisma Madarang
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at billionaire Robert Kraft after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following his 'Free Palestine' speech
Genesis Owusu, Julia Jacklin, Angie McMahon and More to Perform at Gaza Fundraiser
Posted in: Music News
By Conor Lochrie
A collection of musicians, DJs, speakers, advocates and community activists will unite for A Gathering for Gaza this month
Bobby Vylan Addresses Glastonbury Chant Controversy in New Interview: ‘I’m Not Regretful of It’
Posted in: Music News
By Charisma Madarang
Bobby Vylan joined 'The Louis Theroux Podcast' to discuss what happened during Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury festival appearance
Avenged Sevenfold Singer Defends Message to Israeli Hostages: ‘It’s Not Political — It’s Human’
Posted in: Music News
By Shirley Halperin
Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows opens up about his message to freed Israeli hostages, the online backlash that followed, and empathy before politics
Australians in Gaza Aid Flotilla Detained by Israel, Supporters Call on Government for Help
Posted in: Culture News
By Conor Lochrie
A press statement shared with Rolling Stone AU/NZ says the activists "were abducted from their vessels" just 70kms from the Gaza coastline
‘People Are Still Trying to Hide the Truth’: Why The Mary Wallopers Spoke Out for Palestine
Posted in: Music Features
By Andrew Mast
Rolling Stone AU/NZ caught up with Andrew Hendy from The Mary Wallopers ahead of their Australian tour to chat recent controversies and more
Gaza Is Experiencing Famine. This Is How We Got Here
Posted in: Culture Features
By Elizabeth Yuko
Alex de Waal, author of 'Mass Starvation: The History and Future of Famine' on what's going on in the region, and what can still be done to save lives
Last Dinner Party Boycott Victorious After Fest Cuts Mary Wallopers Set Following ‘Free Palestine’ Support
Posted in: Music News
By Althea Legaspi
The Last Dinner Party pulled out of Victorious over the fest cutting the Mary Wallopers set following the band's onstage 'Free Palestine' support
Chlöe Swarbrick Stood Up for Palestine. Will New Zealand MPs Follow Suit?
Posted in: Culture Features
By Conor Lochrie
The Green Party's co-leader was ejected from New Zealand Parliament last week after giving a speech about Palestine. The incident exposed her government's moral failing over the war in Gaza.