This year’s event will raise urgent funds for the Health Workers 4 Palestine Gaza Medics Solidarity Fund, which supports the rebuilding of maternity wards in Gaza
Massive London fundraiser announced in aid of Health Workers 4 Palestine
Paul Weller, Madness, Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Jerry Dammers (The Specials), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Kevin Rowland (Dexys Midnight Runners), Gilles Peterson and more are coming together for a special live event in support of Health Workers 4 Palestine.
Artists for Gaza takes place on 17 May 2026 at Scala, King’s Cross, London, running from 4PM until midnight.
Event Details
Artists for Gaza
Date: 17 May 2026
Time: 16:00 – 00:00
Venue: Scala, King’s Cross, London
Address: 275 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NL
Tickets are available now via the official Artists for Gaza website.
This year’s event will raise urgent funds for the Health Workers 4 Palestine Gaza Medics Solidarity Fund, which supports the rebuilding of maternity wards in Gaza, mobile medical clinics, and stipends for medics working under extreme conditions.
Health Workers 4 Palestine is a global network of doctors and healthcare professionals from more than 70 cities advocating for Palestinian healthcare workers and the protection of medical infrastructure in Gaza.
The first two Artists for Gaza events raised more than £55,000 for UNICEF’s Gaza appeal, helping provide food, medical care and shelter for families affected by the humanitarian crisis.
Huge Line-Up Announced
Live performances on the night will include:
- Paul Weller
- Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)
- Members of Madness: Suggs, Barso, Bedders and Lee Thompson
- Andy Mackay (Roxy Music)
- Kevin Rowland (Dexys Midnight Runners)
- Clive Langer
DJ sets and appearances come from:
- Jerry Dammers (The Specials)
- Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream)
- Gilles Peterson
- Simon Bartholomew (Brand New Heavies)
- Aitch B (Soul II Soul)
- DJ Prime Cuts
- David Holmes
- Jeremy Healey
- Lascelles Gordon
- The Beirut Collective
Further live performances will come from:
- Galliano
- Natty Bo & The Top Cats
- Errol Linton Band
- The Black Kat Boppers
A dedicated vintage vinyl room will feature sets from:
- Eddie “Acid Jazz” Pillar
- Bob Jones
- Snowboy
- Dean Thatcher
- Paul “Smiler” Anderson
- Amanda and Val
- Ady Croasdell
- Heart of Soul Squad
A reggae room will also host veteran selectors including:
- MC Kinky
- Oxman
- Dub Vendor
- Howie B
- Gaz “Rockin Blues” Mayall
- Keith Lawrence (Mi-Soul)
- Darren Bennet
- Father Festus Coxsone
Bobby Gillespie Speaks Out
“Chris Sullivan is an old friend who I respect very much and when he told me what he was planning to do with the people being massacred in Gaza by the Israeli Occupation Forces I said I would love to be involved. I believe it’s the human rights issue of our time.”
“I want to play Artists for Gaza because it’s my duty as a human being to do whatever I possibly can. Innocent people are being slaughtered and our government don’t care.”
About Artists for Gaza
Artists for Gaza was created by visual artist, writer, DJ and legendary club promoter Chris Sullivan, alongside his son Finbar Sullivan and healthcare professional Maria Larrain.
Chris Sullivan is best known for founding the band Blue Rondo a la Turk and creating London’s iconic Wag Club, a major centre of 1980s creative culture frequented by names including David Bowie, Leigh Bowery, Neneh Cherry and John Galliano.
The Wag Club also helped introduce live hip-hop to UK audiences, hosting performances from De La Soul, Eric B & Rakim, Queen Latifah and Grandmaster Flash.
In Memory of Finbar Sullivan
This year’s Artists for Gaza event will be held in memory of Finbar Sullivan, son of Chris Sullivan and Leah Seresin, who tragically died in London on 7 April 2026.
Finbar was deeply affected by the suffering of children in Gaza and played a major role in helping establish Artists for Gaza from the very beginning.
Artists for Gaza 2026 Full Line-Up
Paul Weller · Madness · Jerry Dammers (The Specials) · Kevin Rowland (Dexys Midnight Runners) · Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream) · Gilles Peterson · Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) · DJ Prime Cuts · Simon Bartholomew (Brand New Heavies) · Andy Mackay (Roxy Music) · Howie B · David Holmes · Craig Richards · Clive Langer · Aitch B (Soul II Soul) · Galliano · Keith Lawrence (Mi-Soul) · The Beirut Collective · Jeremy Healey · Lascelles Gordon · Natty Bo & The Top Cats · Errol Linton Band · The Black Kat Boppers · Darren Bennet · MC Kinky · Oxman · Dub Vendor · Father Festus Coxsone · Eddie “Acid Jazz” Pillar · Snowboy · Bob Jones · Amanda and Val · Ady Croasdell · Heart of Soul · Dean Thatcher
Published on 08 May 2026 by UKFG
