“Moments when culture makes politics possible”

Sammy Andrews | T4P

SAMMY ANDREWS_ HEAD SHOT_ PHOTO CREDIT _ MISAN HARRIMAN

Sammy Andrews, organiser of Together For Palestine, on the importance of benefit concerts in a politically polarised era

Comment 24 October 2025

Outside of running an agency, much of my time is spent fundraising and campaigning. The most ambitious event I’ve been involved with was Together for Palestine (T4P) at OVO Arena Wembley on 17 September this year.

Anyone who has worked arenas knows when a show carries its own weight. T4P did. Founded by Brian Eno, Own The Space, and produced by Kim Chappell (Chappell Productions), with hundreds working behind the scenes, the concept was clear: in the midst of…

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