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Artists and DJs worldwide are signing the Artists Against Apartheid campaign, spotlighting the ongoing struggles in Palestine.

Whilst many club nights and dances carry on far from conflict, the history of club and dance culture is closely tied to it. From the Stonewall Riots of the late-60s in New York, to Acid House soundtracked summers of the 80s in the UK, club culture has shown its ability to act as a form of resistance.

Underground artists, independent media outlets, major DJs and venues are signing AAA, with the campaign being a good example of leveraging the influence that art and culture has. As the statement which many have signed reads:

'As artists and cultural producers, we join hands with the people of the world and with the heroic people of Palestine, to stop this genocidal war and put an end to 75 years of occupation. We understand the power that our work has in shaping public opinion in our time. As artists, we have a unique responsibility to use our voice and artistic practices to protest apartheid and amplify the just cause of the Palestinian people and their resistance against occupation and oppression.'

You can read and sign the statement on the Artists Against Apartheid website.