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Neil Young is scheduled to perform in Tel Aviv July 17th - this summer. Israeli people are really looking forward to this performance. I was trying to find out if tickets were sold out yet. The concert should be amazing.
http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/neil-young-to-perform-in-israel/2014/01/15/friendCanadian singer Neil Young, of the former Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young rock group of the late 60s, will perform with his Crazy Horse band in Tel Aviv this July, his first performance in Israel since 1995.
The announcement by an Israeli producer comes a week after a report, quoting Israeli producers, that the Rolling Stones are planning a gig in Israel this year.
Young is an environmental activist but has not used his stardom to promote political platforms, which is bad news for the Boycott Israel movement that lately has failed to stop entertainers from performing in Israel.
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Young's principle not to promote political platforms was virtually ignored when he and his band were they were later pressured to cancel their tour. This is the response from that latest news:
http://www.creativecommunityforpeace.com/
NEIL YOUNG FACING MOUNTING PRESSURE TO CANCEL CONCERT IN ISRAEL
Don’t let them stop Neil Young from “Rockin’ In The Free World”
Please sign petition.
Even though Neil Young's July 16 performance in Israel is months away, the Canadians For Justice and Peace in the Middle East (“CJPME”
has launched a boycott petition to pressure the artist into canceling his performance.
They are planning to present it to Neil's management by March 15!
Unless we counter their effort, the publicity will further erode the perception of Israel across the globe. It will also give organizations behind the cultural boycott greater leverage to influence other performers, like Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga, who are also scheduled to perform in Israel this summer.
Boycott proponents often exploit causes close to an artist’s heart, thus politicizing art for their own purposes. In Neil’s case, the CJPME are using his admirable advocacy for Native Canadians and misleading him with false comparisons to the Palestinians.
Promoting peace through art, Creative Community For Peace (“CCFP) arms musicians with the truth about Israel. Contrary to CJPME’s claim, and unlike Native Canadians, Palestinians were not the victims of genocide. In fact, they have grown and thrived alongside Israelis, who are descended from the original inhabitants of the ancient land of Israel. Read more: Facts Before Slogans from CCFP.
Let Neil Young and all artists know that the boycott campaign does not represent the majority view. Please sign our petition and join our growing movement.
Many of you have already signed our Anti-Boycott Petition, which has over 20,000 signatories from across the globe, so we are asking for your help in circulating the petition among your family, friends and anyone you know who believes in promoting the ideals of liberal democracy.
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Which brings me to the point of my thread. Music should not be politicized. Musicians should not be put in this position by any group. It's wrong.
http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/neil-young-to-perform-in-israel/2014/01/15/friendCanadian singer Neil Young, of the former Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young rock group of the late 60s, will perform with his Crazy Horse band in Tel Aviv this July, his first performance in Israel since 1995.
The announcement by an Israeli producer comes a week after a report, quoting Israeli producers, that the Rolling Stones are planning a gig in Israel this year.
Young is an environmental activist but has not used his stardom to promote political platforms, which is bad news for the Boycott Israel movement that lately has failed to stop entertainers from performing in Israel.
______________
Young's principle not to promote political platforms was virtually ignored when he and his band were they were later pressured to cancel their tour. This is the response from that latest news:
http://www.creativecommunityforpeace.com/
NEIL YOUNG FACING MOUNTING PRESSURE TO CANCEL CONCERT IN ISRAEL
Don’t let them stop Neil Young from “Rockin’ In The Free World”
Please sign petition.
Even though Neil Young's July 16 performance in Israel is months away, the Canadians For Justice and Peace in the Middle East (“CJPME”
has launched a boycott petition to pressure the artist into canceling his performance.They are planning to present it to Neil's management by March 15!
Unless we counter their effort, the publicity will further erode the perception of Israel across the globe. It will also give organizations behind the cultural boycott greater leverage to influence other performers, like Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga, who are also scheduled to perform in Israel this summer.
Boycott proponents often exploit causes close to an artist’s heart, thus politicizing art for their own purposes. In Neil’s case, the CJPME are using his admirable advocacy for Native Canadians and misleading him with false comparisons to the Palestinians.
Promoting peace through art, Creative Community For Peace (“CCFP) arms musicians with the truth about Israel. Contrary to CJPME’s claim, and unlike Native Canadians, Palestinians were not the victims of genocide. In fact, they have grown and thrived alongside Israelis, who are descended from the original inhabitants of the ancient land of Israel. Read more: Facts Before Slogans from CCFP.
Let Neil Young and all artists know that the boycott campaign does not represent the majority view. Please sign our petition and join our growing movement.
Many of you have already signed our Anti-Boycott Petition, which has over 20,000 signatories from across the globe, so we are asking for your help in circulating the petition among your family, friends and anyone you know who believes in promoting the ideals of liberal democracy.
_________________________
Which brings me to the point of my thread. Music should not be politicized. Musicians should not be put in this position by any group. It's wrong.
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