MAJOR LABELS CONDEMN HAMAS ATTACKS
The three major music groups and the Recording Academy have issued statements denouncing Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel.
“There are no words strong enough to adequately condemn the barbaric acts committed by Hamas terrorists in Israel last weekend,” reads a declaration by Universal Music Group. “We are music people. Through the music we help bring to the world, we enable people of every background to grasp their shared humanity. We must therefore promote and encourage tolerance, empathy and understanding, an effort that begins at home and in the workplace.”
Sony Music Group held sessions with anti-hate and counseling organizations. The company stated that it deplores “the violence against civilians," and said, "We always hope for peaceful resolution of all conflict. We will continue to campaign for these causes.”
Warner Music Group decried the “terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas” and asked people to support the humanitarian organizations providing aid and relief: Save the Children, Magen David Adom, UJA Federation of New York and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The Recording Academy also wrote about being “shocked and heartbroken," saying, "We are praying for peace and protection for all who are suffering during this terrifying time.”
— Warner Music Group (@warnermusic) October 12, 2023
— Sony Music (@sonymusic) October 12, 2023
A statement from Universal Music Group: pic.twitter.com/fzbEzMRiBK
— Universal Music Group (@UMG) October 12, 2023
As an organization that promotes the unifying and healing power of music, we are shocked and heartbroken by the terrorist attacks in Israel, including the massacre that took place at a music festival where innocent civilians had gathered together for a joyful night of music. pic.twitter.com/eQi309aKKU
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) October 12, 2023
