"Dozens of celebrities came together across the pond to raise money for Palestine during a sold-out charity concert at London's OVO Arena Wembley on September 18. The star-studded Together for Palestine event included appearances from Florence Pugh, Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed, Guy Pearce, Richard Gere, Bridgerton stars Nicola Coughlan and Charithra Chandran, and many more. Paloma Faith performed in a dress made from a keffiyeh, and other musicians in attendance included PinkPantheress, Bastille's Dan Smith, Gorillaz, James Blake, Rachel Chinouriri, Neneh Cherry, and Cat Burns."
"Tonight reminded me of the power of music and unity ✊🏽, I was so overwhelmed with emotion, lost for words most of the evening. For too long the world has watched as Palestine has suffered ... but tonight felt like hope. Hope in seeing artists and communities come together, standing side by side for humanity. None of us are free until Palestine is free ❤️💚."
A sold-out charity concert at London's OVO Arena Wembley on September 18 brought dozens of celebrities together to raise money for Palestine. The event featured performers and attendees including Florence Pugh, Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed, Paloma Faith, PinkPantheress, Gorillaz, James Blake, and others. Organizers included Brian Eno, Tracey Seaward, Khalid Abdalla, and Khaled Ziada. The program spotlighted Palestinian artists and journalists and directed all donations to Palestinian-led organizations operating in Gaza, including the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, and Taawon. Ticket sales reportedly raised about £500,000, and organizers estimated around £1.5 million had been raised by 10 p.m.
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