Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBoy George has warned he will fire any band members who refuse to perform his pro-Israel track “We Will Dance Again”. The Culture Club frontman self-released the song to express support for victims of the 7 October attacks. The track faced criticism over its controversial lyrics, which feature the line: "You say genocide, I say war." Addressing his lineup on Instagram, the musician acknowledged that certain band members were uncomfortable playing the song live. He said that defending people he loves does not mean he lacks compassion for Palestinians or agrees with Israel's actions. In fullBoy George issues warning to band members who refuse to perform pro-Israel songMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Many praised Boy George, the flamboyant icon of the 1980s, for standing up for what he believed in despite knowing he would face criticism. Others mocked him.

The musician, best known as Culture Club's lead singer, hit out at his bandmates for 'questioning' whether they would play 'We Will Dance Again' alongside him.