Tag: Palestine

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
Clairo, Lucy Dacus, Nao, More Join No Music for Genocide Boycott
Posted in: Music News
By Mankaprr Conteh
Lorde, Paramore, Björk, Clairo, Lucy Dacus, Nao, Idles, Muna are among over 1,000 artists blocking streaming from Israel with No Music for Genocide
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
New Zealand Still Hasn’t Formally Recognised State of Palestine
Posted in: Culture News
By Conor Lochrie
Britain, Canada, and Australia announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine this weekend, but New Zealand hasn't followed suit
‘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
Last Dinner Party Boycott Victorious After Fest Cuts Mary Wallopers Set Following ‘Free Palestine’ Support
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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.
Madonna Urges Pope Leo to Visit Gaza: ‘There Is No More Time’
Posted in: Music News
By Tomás Mier
Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza, pleading for humanitarian aid to save children amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas
Kneecap Banned From Hungary for Posing ‘National Security Threat’
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By Emily Zemler
Kneecap has been banned from Hungary for three years for posing a 'national security threat'
Police End Investigation Into Kneecap’s Glastonbury Performance
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By Mankaprr Conteh
Kneecap is no longer under investigation after the Irish rap trio defended Palestine and condemned British prime minister Keir Starmer at Glastonbury