"We deeply regret that these highly offensive images were presented on our stage and unequivocally apologise to anyone who attended the gig, and to the wider Jewish community, the spokesperson said. The content, which was used entirely without our knowledge, stands against all of our values. The spokesperson added that Roundhouse absolutely condemns antisemitism in every form. They continued: Acts of hatred, discrimination or prejudice of any kind are entirely unacceptable and have no place in our community or spaces."
"As the band performed the song, pictures of political figures, including the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the US president, Donald Trump, appeared behind them with an animation of the swastika combined with the Star of David replacing their eyes. Images of the destruction in Gaza were also shown on screen. The video concluded with the words: Our government is complicit in genocide."
Antisemitic imagery combining the Star of David and a swastika was shown behind Primal Scream during a performance of 'Swastika Eyes' at the Roundhouse in Camden. Pictures of political figures, including Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US president Donald Trump, were displayed with the animation replacing their eyes. Images of destruction in Gaza were also screened and the video concluded with the words: Our government is complicit in genocide. The Roundhouse apologised, said the content was used without their knowledge, condemned antisemitism and offered apologies to attendees and the wider Jewish community. The Community Security Trust, which offers security, advice and training to protect British Jews, released a statement saying it had reported.
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