Elton John to headline ‘Life Festival’ in Auschwitz

Elton John will headline the next Life Festival Oswiecim.

He will perform in the city of former Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, at the festival in June, the festival announces on Thursday.

“Like everyone, I am shocked by the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and elsewhere. In June, in Oswiecim, we’ll be celebrating life, peace and music,” says John in a statement published on the festival’s website.

In May, John reportedly will perform in Tel Aviv. It will be his fourth visit to Israel.

— JTA

British singer and musician Sir Elton John performs near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on June 17, 2010 (Flash90)
British singer and musician Sir Elton John performs near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on June 17, 2010 (Flash90)

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