The Fall’s show at London’s Electric Ballroom last night was hit by protestors, furious that the band have not cancelled a concert in Tel Aviv in January 20 next year.
The band are scheduled to play a show in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 20, 2011 and according to NME, the show was littered with protestors out the front holding banners and handing out leaflets.
Singer Mark E. Smith didn’t mention the protesters during the gig, which went off without a hitch.
Other artists that have cancelled shows in Israel include Elvis Costello, Klaxons, The Pixies and many more in protest of the Israeli government’s treatment of the Palestinians.
The band head to Australia in a couple of weeks. Check them out at:
DECEMBER
7 - The Metro, Sydney, NSW
9 - The HiFi, Brisbane, QLD
10 - Billboard, Melbourne, VIC
11 - Meredith Music Festival, Meredith, VIC
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