The Roundhouse music venue has issued an apology after alleged antisemitic imagery was displayed during a Primal Scream concert in London. The imagery, showing a Star of David entwined with a swastika, appeared on stage Monday while the Scottish rock band performed. The Community Security Trust (CST), which provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK, has reported the incident to police and called for an urgent investigation.
The imagery appeared on screen behind the band during their performance of the song "Swastika Eyes." Pictures of political figures, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were displayed with the alleged antisemitic symbols shown in their eyes. The gig was part of a 25-year anniversary celebration for Primal Scream's album XTRMNTR.
Venue Response
The Roundhouse stated it was «appalled that antisemitic imagery was displayed» at the Monday concert. A spokesperson said the venue «deeply regret that these highly offensive images were presented on our stage and unequivocally apologise to anyone who attended the gig, and to the wider Jewish community.»
The venue emphasized that «the content, which was used entirely without our knowledge, stands against all of our values.» The Roundhouse said it «absolutely condemns antisemitism in every form» and stressed that «acts of hatred, discrimination or prejudice of any kind are entirely unacceptable and have no place in our community or spaces.»
The spokesperson added: «We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and remain committed to ensuring that our spaces are places where everyone feels secure, respected and valued.»
Police Report Filed
The CST reported Primal Scream to police following the incident. A spokesperson for the organization stated: «Entwining a Star of David with a swastika implies that Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred of Jews.»
The CST demanded action, saying: «There needs to be an urgent investigation by the venue and the promoter about how this happened, and we have reported this to the police.»
Primal Scream, founded by frontman Bobby Gillespie in 1982, has been approached for comment. The Metropolitan Police have also been contacted regarding the incident.
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