Boy George threatens to sack musicians if they refuse to play pro-Israel song

WorldMusic
10 Aug 2026 • 10:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Boy George threatens to sack musicians if they refuse to play pro-Israel song

  • Boy George has warned he will fire any band members who refuse to perform his pro-Israel track “We Will Dance Again”.
  • The Culture Club frontman self-released the song to express support for victims of the 7 October attacks.
  • The track faced criticism over its controversial lyrics, which feature the line: "You say genocide, I say war."
  • Addressing his lineup on Instagram, the musician acknowledged that certain band members were uncomfortable playing the song live.
  • He said that defending people he loves does not mean he lacks compassion for Palestinians or agrees with Israel's actions.

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