Alleged antisemite Roger Waters will perform in a Church of England building this evening along with anti-Zionist rapper Lowkey. Notorious for his use of Nazi-era symbols, the Pink Floyd frontman has become known for his anti-Israel rants and offensive costumes. After they received numerous complaints, on Friday afternoon St Pancras Church said it would not cancel the concert featuring Waters, despite recognising “that the programme has greatly offended friends in the Jewish community.
” This church said it did not intend to cause any offence but that the concert would go ahead as planned. The Gaza fundraising event, “Rock for Palestine,” is an external booking by alternative media outlet Double Down News, and will be streamed on YouTube on Friday evening. Protests erupted outside the church on Euston Road on Friday afternoon to demonstrate against Water’s “virulent antisemitism” being allowed in the church.
Jewish protest organisers said that hosting Waters “is utterly unacceptable, and we must show London that we will not tolerate a church in our city giving stage to such disgusting collection of known Jew haters.” Campaign group Christian Action Against Antisemitism told the church leader: “Platforming a renowned Jew hater is not only offensive but it is also entirely unacceptable.” In May last year, German police launched a criminal investigation into Water’s SS-style uniform.
Performing in Berlin, he wore a black overcoat with a red armband and aim.
