BOY GEORGE RELEASES NEW SINGLE
‘WE WILL DANCE AGAIN’
Global icon Boy George releases his new single ‘We Will Dance Again’, a tribute to the victims of the attack at Israel’s Nova Music Festival, via Warner Music Group/ADA.
Written after Boy George visited the Nova Exhibition in London, the powerful track serves as a song of remembrance for the innocent lives lost in the October 7, 2023 attack.
A trailblazer who has proudly celebrated diverse cultures and backgrounds throughout his career spanning more than four decades, Boy George hopes the single will serve as a message of peace, compassion and unity, as well as a poignant reminder of the devastating loss of lives.
Boy George says: “Sometimes, I realise that I expect the world to understand me without having to explain myself. I am devastated for the loss of the innocent lives on both sides of this war and I call for peace.
“The Nova Festival is a mirror of my world as a DJ and I have played many festivals, so it resonated with me when I went to the London exhibition and I felt compelled to write something. I could have been there, and we know that there were people from more than 40 countries who were. I felt these deep emotions and wrote this song for them, innocent women, kids, babies, sons and fathers who were at a festival celebrating life.
“I respect that everyone has their own opinions and believe we should all be allowed to have that right. If you disagree with me, that’s OK. I still love you and we can disagree. I pray for the end of suffering of innocent people.
“I understand that it’s uncomfortable to defend your friends when a war like this is raging, but the woman who sells me bagels is not to blame, and neither is my doctor, publicist, manager, ex-boyfriend, nor any of my Jewish friends. This song is for them, and my heart goes out to innocent people everywhere facing discrimination because people disagree with the actions of a government. I am not Jewish myself, but I’m devastated by the antisemitism being displayed at the moment. I am a trans-hugging queer hippy and I come from a place of peace.”
After enjoying a string of UK Top 10 singles with Culture Club – including the #1 hits ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’ and ‘Karma Chameleon’ – Boy George launched a successful solo career and established himself as an internationally renowned DJ, performing around the world.
This November, he will return to the country to perform two shows at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena, with tickets selling out almost immediately.
The concerts will be a special occasion for Boy George’s many Israeli fans, whether they agree with the government or not. His decision to perform in Israel is an opportunity to connect with audiences through music, regardless of agreements or disagreements with their country’s political leadership.
Following his shows in Israel, Boy George will embark on a UK arena tour with Culture Club ahead of next year’s 45th anniversary of their iconic debut album ‘Kissing to Be Clever’.
Transcending generations with more than four decades of global success, Boy George has cemented his status as one of British music’s most distinctive and influential icons. Selling an estimated 150 million records worldwide, winning a Grammy Award and becoming a trailblazer for individuality and self-expression, his extraordinary career has seen him conquer the worlds of pop, fashion and club culture.
In May, he received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards, which celebrates and champions the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.
Warner Music Group said in a statement that it provides a platform for artists and songwriters across the world of all backgrounds, beliefs and political views and supports their creative freedom.
With his unmistakable voice, fearless creativity and larger-than-life personality, Boy George remains one of Britain’s most celebrated and instantly recognisable stars, with ‘We Will Dance Again’ only continuing to prove that his remarkable legacy is still being written.
BOY GEORGE
‘WE WILL DANCE AGAIN’
BOY GEORGE REMAINING 2026 TOUR DATES
NOVEMBER 4 – SOLD OUT
MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA, TEL AVIV
NOVEMBER 7 – SOLD OUT
MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA, TEL AVIV
WITH CULTURE CLUB:
DECEMBER 7 – SOLD OUT
BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
DECEMBER 8
CARDIFF UTILITA ARENA
DECEMBER 10
MANCHESTER AO ARENA
DECEMBER 11
LIVERPOOL M&S BANK ARENA
DECEMBER 12
LEEDS FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA
DECEMBER 13
NEWCASTLE UTILITA ARENA
DECEMBER 15
GLASGOW OVO HYDRO
DECEMBER 17
SHEFFIELD UTILITA ARENA
DECEMBER 18
BIRMINGHAM UTILITA ARENA
DECEMBER 19
LONDON THE O2
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