Palestine Forever and DJs Against Apartheid present: Thawra ثورة

Palestine Forever and DJs Against Apartheid present: Thawra ثورة

Thawra comes from the Arabic “to rise up and be stirred into action.” Throughout the 20th century (especially during 1950s and 1960s anti-colonial and liberation movements), thawra shifted from meaning general excitement or agitation to signifying deep, structural socio-political transformation and popular resistance against oppression.

On December 10 at Nowadays, we’re bringing together members of Haza, Body Hack, Dweller, and Dripping alongside Palestine Forever and DAA for a night of solidarity and mutual aid. Statements of solidarity alone are not enough: as the genocide against Palestinians continues, we must demand meaningful action and accountability from the institutions shaping this landscape — including clubs, promoters, and nightlife organizations across New York City and beyond.

This event is first and foremost a fundraiser for Palestinian families in Gaza. It aims to mobilize the venues, resources, and networks of our scene toward material change within and beyond the dance floor. Though we bring distinct politics, perspectives, and strategies to this work, we share a commitment to the Palestinian cause as all human causes can find a through-line within it. Join us in building a sustained cultural front for Palestinian liberation — one that honors the radical political roots of electronic dance music while refusing to let its influence normalize or sanitize Israel’s regime and war crimes.

Come